The Benefits of Tutoring (and How SignUp Helps)
Get Your Tutor On Early and Often
Every parent wants their children to succeed in school, and succeeding with less stress and more confidence is best! From basic subjects like reading, math, and science to higher-level skills such as essay writing, test taking, and critical thinking, tutoring can be greatly beneficial for students of any age. And tutoring isn’t just for those finding school to be a monstrous challenge – ALL students (as well as the instructor) can benefit and grow from one-on-one or small group learning sessions!
Pro Tip: With simple setup, no registration required by participants, automated reminders, and e-calendar syncing, SignUp makes tutor appointment management “elementary”!
The earlier your young student starts working with a tutor, the better. Not only will it make their current school days and coursework less stressful, it can begin to instill good study habits and thought processes that will follow them into their teenage years and adulthood. By the time they hit high school, teens that have been regularly tutored over the years are generally better prepared for required college admissions tests (SAT, ACT), college workloads, and better equipped to make key decisions about their future.
Types of Tutoring
There are all kinds of tutoring relationships – there is no one size fits all. The type of tutor that would be most beneficial for a student depends on his or her needs, personality, and learning style. Would they listen and respond better to an adult tutor or someone closer to their own age? Does tutoring at school make the most sense or is the student more comfortable seeing a tutor off campus or online? There are a variety of types of tutors, including:
peer tutors
high school students tutoring students in lower grades
teachers tutoring students after school – both for remediation and for ongoing support and progress
subject matter experts providing 1:1 private tutoring
tutoring online or in person from services
open office hours for tutoring before exams
special tutoring sessions (often paid for by the district) to bring kids up to grade level and/or prepare them for standardized testing.
Benefits of Tutoring to Students
While in-class instruction, books, and online learning resources may seem sufficient for some, a tutor can help even the most successful students hone the skills that are crucial for thriving at school, in the workplace, and even in their personal lives. Through the individualized learning experience, tutoring has been proven to:
help develop good study (and work) habits
improve academic performance / earn higher grades
aid with personal growth
encourage higher-level critical thinking
boost self esteem
improve one’s attitude toward school and learning
motivate students to stay in school longer
enhance self-directed and self-paced learning skills
hone superior time management skills
support in-class learning
increase a sense of community
build the confidence to ask questions
help overcome learning obstacles
improve social skills by becoming a better communicator and collaborator
form better relationships
challenge students who are bored or understimulated
assist with identifying passions
prepare students for college
help determine career aspirations
Skills Gained as a Tutor
Tutoring not only benefits students – instructors also pick up new skills and hone existing ones through the tutoring process, including competency in:
communication
empathy
collaboration
patience
adaptability
work assessment
curriculum planning
explaining concepts
keeping others engaged
being a good role model
Free Online Appointment Manager for Tutors
Free online SignUp sheets allow tutors to easily manage scheduling of appointments and track attendance to help determine progress of students, and provide families with a simple and non-intimidating process for booking time to get help. And automated reminders and e-calendar syncing keep everyone on track, meaning fewer missed appointments!
