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Page 1: What makes a good tutor?
Page 2: What makes a good tutor?

Characteristics of A Good Tutor

There are many characteristics that make a good tutor, such as the ability to impart exam techniques, knowing how exam questions are set (ie, spotting) and providing additional study materials or resources to adequately prepare students for exams.

However, the five underlying core characteristics have been found to be:

1) Passion for teaching

2) Empathetic towards the needs of students

3) Reliable in the discharge of duty

4) Knowledgeable of school curriculum and syllabus

5) Keeping things simple to aid understanding.

Page 3: What makes a good tutor?

Passion For Teaching

Passion can be contagious. If the tutor is

passionate about his/her subject matter,

it is likely that the students will pick up

on it. This in turn sparks curiosity and

with curiosity, the learning will continue

even after the tutoring session.

Page 4: What makes a good tutor?

Empathetic Towards The Needs

of Students This means being able to relate to the needs of

students and adapt lessons to fit different learning styles or pace. The tutor needs to show that he/she has been through the same process trying to ace examinations. In other words, the tutor must show that he/she has been in the students’ shoes before.

The relationship between a student and a tutor is one of trust and mentoring. The tutor must be able to create a comfortable atmosphere where students feel at ease asking for clarification, making mistakes and offering feedback.

Page 5: What makes a good tutor?

Reliable In The Discharge of Duty

The tutor must show that he/she is reliable, to both the parents and his students. A private tutor must value his students and take pride in his/her work, and not just doing it as a business per se. This includes showing up or running the tuition class on time, giving sufficient notice of any cancellation and make-up lessons. If the tutor is reliable, this will increase his/her credibility.

Page 6: What makes a good tutor?

Knowledgeable of School

Curriculum And Syllabus

The tutor should be knowledgeable, well-

versed in the subject matter, and

conversant with the national education

system.

He/she must feel confident explaining the

subject matter to students, imparting

techniques to help students cope with their

studies, and answering their questions.

Page 7: What makes a good tutor?

Keeping Things Simple to Aid

Understanding

The tutor must be able to take abstract concepts and make them concrete and using simple terms to explain a complex theory. A good tutor knows that simplicity is essential in imparting knowledge when students are learning a new topic for the first time. However, this does not mean dumbing down the subject matter, but rather using terminology that is familiar to the students. By taking the core of the lecture and communicate it in simple terms, the tutor will be able to make his lessons effective and memorable.

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