Meet with the math teacher who teaches the student's sixth-grade math course. Ask specifically what areas the student needs additional assistance in, such as introductory geometry, multiplication tables or even just basic fundamentals, so the tutor can be informed. The teacher may recommend a tutor or know a tutoring service the school's mathematics department used before.
Check online at any of specialized search websites that list tutors or tutoring services by location and subject. This is ideal if the school does not have any tutor recommendations or if the child is home-schooled. Websites, such as LA Tutors 1-2-3 (latutors123.com) or Tutorsly (tutorsly.com), list the profiles of registered math tutors in the North Hollywood area and include details such as hourly rates, skills and grade-level specialization.
Place an advertisement in a local classified news section that you are seeking a math tutor for a sixth-grade student. State your hourly pay rate within the advertisement, if desired, and include your contact information. You may want to post an ad on a free online classified site, such as The Flyer (theflyer.com). Advertising in college newspapers or posting printed ads on area campus bulletin boards, such as Kaplan College (north-hollywood.kaplancollege.com) are also great places to find qualified tutors looking for some extra income.
Once a tutor has been selected, ensure that all transportation needs, tutoring hours and rates are agreed upon and in written form, with a copy for both you and the tutor. Keep contact information updated. Call the tutor at least once a month to check on the student's progress or needs, in addition to speaking with the student yourself.