Some questions you should ask yourself in advance include: Where do you prefer that the tutoring to take place? How much of a budget do you have for math tutoring throughout the year? And what does your child and your child's school consider to be the attainable goals for using a tutor.

How To Interview a Tutor

Always ask to meet the tutor in person. This way, you can address all your questions and get your answers right away. You will also be able to get a sense of what the chemistry might be between tutor and student. Here are some questions to consider asking when interviewing a prospective tutor:

* What is your experience in math tutoring?
* What are your qualifications?
* How would you describe your teaching style?
* How do you handle difficult situations especially if the student doesn't pay attention?
* How long is a regular tutoring session?
* Can you extend regular tutoring hours if the need arises?
* What are your preferences as to where the tutoring sessions should be held?
* Do you have experience working with my child's age group?
* Are you open to consulting with my child's classroom teacher?

Getting Results

Once you have secured the services of a tutor, you should describe as clearly as you can, what you see as the goals for the student. A good tutor will ask to see some of the student's math work. Looking at their class work and test results will assist the math tutor in developing a good approach for the learning process. If the process and the chemistry are right, the student will start to find the homework getting easier and school in general less frustrating. When you see the student beginning to take pride in what he or she has learned, you will know that your decision to hire a math tutor was the right one.

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