The need for home studies to complement what is taught in school has always been felt by both students and teachers, and that’s the reason private home tutors remain in demand. A good home tutor can always put students in good stead. But it’s important for parents to be careful while selecting a home tutor.

Ali AsgarKagzi, co-founder, Genext Students, lists 7 things to keep in mind while looking for a home tutor:

Communication skills: Lots of parents nowadays are concerned about the English proficiency and communication skills of the tutor. Make sure the tutor you are considering to hire has good communication skills.

Tech savvy: If you want that your child is fully connected to the tutors then he/she have to be the savvy and tutor will look beyond textbooks, tablet and more. Children prefers visuals often than normal textual studies, a tutor with knowledge to navigate YouTube kids, or other apps to increase the child’s interest is an additional points.

Attitude: Any tutor you choose for your child should have an encouraging attitude. A tutor should be able to keep a child motivated, explain difficult subject matter in an uncomplicated way and build a positive relationship with your child.

Feedback: A tutor should always offer feedback to ensure that the parent knows what they are paying for. Feedback can come in a number of ways; a small note at the end of the lesson, an informal chat before or after a lesson, a quick call or a weekly / monthly report.

Teaching style: A tutor should always know how to teach the student in a very comfortable environment where the student can grasp every topic easily. Gone are the days when the teacher always focuses on studies, now a day’s innovative style teaching is what expected from them. Like, teaching through helps of blocks, colors, fun activities for young kids, and for a slightly older kids, examples, stories , discussion on multiple topics can also make a child enthusiastic .

Child’s requirement: The teacher must know your child’s requirements: The best home tutor is one who understands the needs of the child and systematically plans and designs a teaching method that will meet her requirements. If a child is weak in a certain subject, the teachers need to make it easier through continuous exercise and multiple revision. The teacher needs to take the fear away from the kids.

Track record: It’s equally important to also check references and track record. The background of the tutor. Education qualification these days are not only the important factor, a teacher needs to be have a good heart, affectionate and patience. A teacher’s primary job is to make the child feel comfortable and safe and make learning fun.