My Opera5.5 Characteristics of a Good Tutor
Friday, August 24, 2012 4:57:57 AM
There is no perfect tutor but there can be a good one.
So, what makes a good tutor?
1. A good tutor is a master of the subject.
The first trait that a tutor must possess is his knowledge and mastery of the subject. Without it, he will not be able to teach a student. A tutor is hired based on his skills and knowledge. His knowledge and mastery will be his foundation for helping his tutee better understand the lessons in school.
2. A good tutor is reliable.
Basically, a person is said to be reliable if he is responsible, knows how to manage his time, and recognizes his limitations. A good tutor is reliable not just by being punctual or following schedules, but by getting the work done, doing his fair share to work hard, and achieve the goals.
3. A good tutor is patient.
Teaching requires patience. Levels of comprehension among students vary and there are students who can understand lessons easily but there are also some who need time to fully comprehend the subject. That’s why, it is important that a tutor stays patient and understanding.
4. A good tutor is friendly and has a sense of humor.
Tutoring online or traditional should not be boring and must not be like that of a classroom setting. A good tutor has to turn the learning environment into a friendly and lighter one. Such environment will make it more comfortable for the student to study.
5. A good tutor is a positive thinker.
A good tutor can radiate positivism. If his tutee acquires such trait, he will learn to look positively and no matter how bad or good his academic performance, the student will just keep on studying and stay positive.
Here are the basic characteristics of a good tutor. If you have a tutor who possesses all these characteristics, then you are in good hands.
But wait, there’s more!
A tutor is also a good one if he or she is good-looking, clean, and neat. Isn’t it enough for you to get motivated and inspired?
So, what makes a good tutor?
1. A good tutor is a master of the subject.
The first trait that a tutor must possess is his knowledge and mastery of the subject. Without it, he will not be able to teach a student. A tutor is hired based on his skills and knowledge. His knowledge and mastery will be his foundation for helping his tutee better understand the lessons in school.
2. A good tutor is reliable.
Basically, a person is said to be reliable if he is responsible, knows how to manage his time, and recognizes his limitations. A good tutor is reliable not just by being punctual or following schedules, but by getting the work done, doing his fair share to work hard, and achieve the goals.
3. A good tutor is patient.
Teaching requires patience. Levels of comprehension among students vary and there are students who can understand lessons easily but there are also some who need time to fully comprehend the subject. That’s why, it is important that a tutor stays patient and understanding.
4. A good tutor is friendly and has a sense of humor.
Tutoring online or traditional should not be boring and must not be like that of a classroom setting. A good tutor has to turn the learning environment into a friendly and lighter one. Such environment will make it more comfortable for the student to study.
5. A good tutor is a positive thinker.
A good tutor can radiate positivism. If his tutee acquires such trait, he will learn to look positively and no matter how bad or good his academic performance, the student will just keep on studying and stay positive.
Here are the basic characteristics of a good tutor. If you have a tutor who possesses all these characteristics, then you are in good hands.
But wait, there’s more!
A tutor is also a good one if he or she is good-looking, clean, and neat. Isn’t it enough for you to get motivated and inspired?
