As a parent of school age children, there will come a time when we question whether or not our children need more support than what is being provided at their school. We might second guess, or wonder if something is missing. We will observe and make a mental note to speak with the classroom teacher about what we are seeing at home.. There will be a time when we ask, “Does my child need additional support?” Usually when we get to this point, it is time to enlist the help of a tutor.
Why Does My Child Need Tutoring? There are many reasons in which your child may need a tutor.Here are 5 reasons why your child would benefit from working with a tutor:
- Lack of Confidence: Does your child have low confidence in a subject area? Oftentimes when your child is showing signs of low confidence, it’s a great time to work with a tutor. Tutors can boost your child’s confidence and motivation. Having a 1-on-1 tutor can increase your child’s confidence and build their academic skills.
- Time Management: Does your child have poor time management skills? Students with weak time management skills often submit work late, struggle with test taking, and have a hard time getting started with homework. Tutors can assist in improving your child’s time management skills, which will directly benefit them in the classroom and beyond.
- Higher Levels of Anxiety: Is your child showing signs of anxiety surrounding test taking? Tests can create a lot of stress and anxiety for students. However, some students “get stuck” and find it difficult to move through the stress and often perform poorly on these tests. Working with a tutor can minimize the stress associated with test taking. Tutors can empower students to manage their stress level and start feeling confident on test day.
- Failing Tests: Is your child producing low or failing grades? Tutors can identify the root cause of the issues. Whether it’s a lack of understanding or missing core concepts resulting in poor grades, a tutor can identify, treat and help a student master concepts that will increase their grades & confidence.
- Homework Avoidance: Does your child push off doing homework? Oftentimes, when students avoid homework they are avoiding it because something is difficult or they are struggling with something but can’t verbalize it. Tutors can identify weak skills and help a student strengthen their academic skills so that homework can be more manageable.
Knowing the right time to enlist the help of a tutor can be a difficult task for parents. It’s important to keep the lines of communication open with your child and their classroom teacher. It’s okay to ask for more help, to find the right support for your child. Working with a tutor is such a positive and powerful academic solution. Students working with tutors have increased motivation, confidence, improved time management skills and overall have less stress. Do not delay, enlist the help of a tutor and watch your child flourish academically!
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