{"id":4350,"date":"2023-02-02T05:22:06","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T05:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boardingschools.com.au\/?p=4350"},"modified":"2023-02-02T05:22:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T05:22:39","slug":"how-to-find-a-private-tutor-in-brisbane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boardingschools.com.au\/how-to-find-a-private-tutor-in-brisbane\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find a Private Tutor in Brisbane"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are no two ways about it: school is tough. On one hand, you have to worry about keeping up in class and passing exams. On the other, you fret about social competition and finding your place. You\u2019re somehow managing all of this while still trying to figure out who you are and what life is all about. And we haven\u2019t said anything about parental expectations. They weigh on you too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So it comes as no surprise that, sometimes, a student needs a helping hand. Someone they can talk to; someone who can help them figure things out. Whether those things are academic \u2013 maybe you\u2019re having trouble in a particular subject, or you just have trouble getting and staying organised, a tutor can help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Type of Tutor Do You Need?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unsurprisingly, tutors are not all cut from the same cloth. Of course, you\u2019ve probably figured there would be a difference between Maths tutors and English tutors. But tutors specialising in specific subjects aren\u2019t the only distinction we can make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say you\u2019re getting ready to sit school leaving exams. You have several subjects to prepare for but should you hire a tutor for everyone? Or maybe some sort of general-purpose tutor who knows about all the subjects you\u2019re to test in? No, you need a test prep tutor. One who can teach you all the best test-taking strategies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you\u2019re having trouble staying focused while doing homework? Again, you might engage a tutor specialising in the subject you\u2019re having the most trouble with. But wouldn\u2019t it make more sense to work with a homework-help tutor? Such a one could teach you how to stay on task and introduce you to techniques so you\u2019ll be more productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What if you\u2019re just having a rough patch? You can\u2019t seem to get things together, you\u2019re disorganised and always late to class. You keep skipping assignments, you can\u2019t find your book bag \u2013 or, for that matter, your books. This situation calls for an academic coach who specialises in getting to the bottom of your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might have underlying issues that make it difficult to keep track of school matters. Academic coaches have the knowledge and experience to tease out why you\u2019re having such a hard time. They will ask you what\u2019s going on and help you find your way back to the academic success you know you\u2019re capable of.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Choose the Right Tutor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thinking about the type of tutor you need is just the first step in your tutor searches. Now you need to consider more general points such as where you would like the tutoring to take place. Some students don\u2019t mind going to a tutoring centre once or twice a week; others would rather the tutor come to theirs for lessons. You might prefer to have lessons online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting your tutor online or in a tutoring centre could mean a lower per-lesson price. That\u2019s because your tutor doesn\u2019t have to travel to meet you. Tutoring can be pretty pricey; if you can shave a bit off of those fees, all the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That doesn\u2019t mean you should automatically look for the least expensive tutor; only the least expensive one for your needs. You don\u2019t have to look for the most qualified tutor, either. Two levels higher than you is the general rule of thumb. So if you\u2019re just starting high school, someone two grade levels higher than you might do you just fine. Provided they\u2019re the right fit in all the other ways, of course.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, any prospective tutor should have some training and\/or tutoring experience. An inexperienced tutor might not spot whether you\u2019re having difficulties understanding the concepts they present. They might not have the communication skills needed to explain things clearly. And they might not have developed the patience needed to work with struggling pupils.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Find a Tutor in Brisbane<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you know: you have to look for the right tutor for your needs. One who is trained or has some experience tutoring, who will deliver lessons in the environment you prefer at a price you can afford. And, of course, who is knowledgeable in your study subjects. It sounds like a lot of boxes to check, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, finding tutoring in Brisbane<\/a> needn\u2019t be hard at all. You could ask your teachers, friends and family if they could recommend someone. A tutor others recommend must be valuable, indeed! Those recommendations mean that the tutor in question has the needed experience. More than that, it signals that they\u2019ve done so well that they\u2019ve earned those glowing reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might spot a flier on your supermarket bulletin board or at the library that advertises private tutoring services. Or maybe you\u2019ve seen tutoring adverts on Gumtree. Don\u2019t discount them straight away. Any tutor going through that much effort to advertise their business might be just who you\u2019re looking for. It may be worth your while to get in touch, just to see what they have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you take that route, be sure to have a list of questions ready. You\u2019ll want to ask about their tutoring experience and why they became a tutor. You\u2019ll also need to know about their education levels and whether they\u2019ll deliver lessons online or in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides contracting with a tutoring agency, searching through tutor profiles online is the easiest way to find a tutor. You might head directly to the Australian Tutoring Association page. You only need to enter the subject you need tutoring in and your location to get a list of tutoring companies and independent tutors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might also search for commercial tutoring platforms. The best sites allow tutors to create a profile that lists their educational background, tutoring experience and preferred lesson delivery methods. You\u2019ll see how much they charge per hour and whether they give any discounts. Best of all, you\u2019ll be able to read testimonials from the students they\u2019ve taught.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are no two ways about it: school is tough. On one hand, you have to worry about keeping up in class and passing exams. On the other, you fret about social competition and finding your place. You\u2019re somehow managing all of this while still trying to figure out who you are and what life …<\/p>\n

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