Posts Tagged: tutoring best practices

10 Tips for Tutors to Communicate Effectively with Parents

Posted by eden & filed under For Tutors, Totally Tutors Blog.

A square graphic with a textured teal and olive-green background. On the left, a partial view of a white and black megaphone points toward the right, with olive-green beams radiating from its mouth. Large, bold white text in the center reads: "10 Tips for Tutors to Communicate Effectively with Parents." Below this is a subtitle in white cursive script that reads: "A Tutor’s Guide."

Strong communication between tutors and parents is one of the most important factors in a student’s success. While tutors work directly with students, parents often provide the structure, encouragement, and support that reinforce learning outside of sessions. When tutors and parents communicate clearly and consistently, students benefit from a unified approach. Here are ten practical… Read more »

10 Simple Ways Tutors Can Check for Understanding

Posted by eden & filed under For Tutors, Totally Tutors Blog.

10 Simple Ways Tutors Can Check for Understanding - A Tutor's Guide.

Use these ten simple, high-impact tutoring strategies in any session to assess comprehension quickly and accurately, and to make your tutoring sessions more effective. Tip for tutors: Start with, “Imagine your friend missed the lesson, explain the key idea in three sentences.” If they can teach it clearly, they understand it. If they can’t, reteaching… Read more »