Decide on a budget for your TOEFL tutoring and the amount of time that you wish to spend on your tutoring. These decisions will influence whether you choose an individual tutor, a tutoring center or self-instruction with guides and test prep materials.
Ask friends, instructors or coworkers for recommendations if they have taken the test and used a tutor. Getting recommendations will give you more information about a potential tutor than you can gain through an ad.
Look in the local phone book for TOEFL tutors near you. Tutors may work independently or as part of a tutoring company such as the Princeton Review. Each situation has its own benefits and will offer varying situations in terms of where the tutoring takes place, the price and training that the tutor may have.
Search online for tutors or instructional materials. You will find sites that offer online instruction and guidance to prepare for the TOEFL. For individuals who are do-it-yourselfers, look for test preparation materials such as books and guides. There are even mp3 downloads available that focus on getting ready for the TOEFL.
Make a list of potential tutors. Ask about references, their experience in tutoring for the TOEFL and tutoring methods.
Choose a tutor from your list and begin preparing for the TOEFL.