Many schools provide after-school tutoring programs. The student's own teacher or other teachers employed by the school offer individual tutoring at a frequency determined by the teacher's availability and the parents' wishes. A few schools provide this tutoring as a free service, but some charge set rates per hour. School tutoring programs can greatly benefit students who have difficulties in specific subjects and want help from teachers who know the school's curriculum. If the school has a strong special education program, the school's tutoring services can also support students with learning disabilities, providing them with professional follow-up through regular sessions with an special education tutor.
Hiring a private tutor enables your child to receive additional help on a regular basis outside of the school setting. Private tutors are usually more expensive than school programs or online options, but rates vary. Private tutoring responds to the individualized needs of the student by developing an after-school program for him or her. Private tutors are most beneficial for students who need help in many subjects because of poor learning strategies, lack of foundational knowledge, or learning disabilities. Private tutors help students based on the frequency established with the parents and are able to personalize each session to meet the student's most immediate needs while also integrate long-term learning strategies.
Online tutors are a cheaper alternative to private tutors. You can find online tutors through freelance tutoring sites. Like private tutors, online tutors commit to providing tutoring sessions at the frequency established by the parents and can address both broad and specific needs of the student. Online tutoring may be less effective than private tutoring, since video conferencing or emailing from a remote location limits the instructional methods the tutor can use. f your child is a visual or auditory learner, online sessions may be effective. If your child learns best through movement and touch, online tutoring is not the best option.
Online homework help sites offer advice and help for specific assignments or projects. The student posts the subject involved and an explanation of the content, the assignment and any difficulties. A freelance tutor will respond to that particular assignment for a set fee, providing step-by-step explanations, strategies and instructions for a flat fee. These tutoring services greatly benefit families that cannot afford regular tutoring sessions and is most effective for students who do not have significant academic weaknesses, but need occasional help with more complex ideas or projects.