The preparation for the ACT exam can be daunting and stressful—and even more if you have to do it by yourself. Hiring a tutor, on the other hand, can also pose different issues such as their varying degrees of know-how and their student’s unique needs. Hence, it is very important that if you choose to hire a tutor, pick someone who can address your weaknesses and best help you prepare and gain confidence on exam day.

At awesomescores.com, we employ specific strategies when teaching our students. Some of these could be key points that could help you find the right tutor:

Knowledge of the Subject                                     

It is crucial to ensure that your tutor is knowledgeable in the subject he or she is about to teach. Beware, however, that credentials alone do not tell the whole story. Call all references for the tutors.  This includes checking a tutor’s personal and work references.

Experience with Students in Similar Situations 

When you search for a tutor, keep in mind that the experience is important. The ideal would be a tutor who has successfully worked with students of the same age, in the same subject.

Ability to Build Rapport 

Before hiring a tutor, consider the qualities that he or she should possess in order to create an effective partnership. After meeting the tutor for the first time, ask yourself if you respond well to the tutor’s personality or not.

Versatility

A tutor must be able to teach a concept in different ways. The beauty of the one-on-one tutoring situation is that lessons can be tailored to an individual students learning style; if a given concept is not getting through, the tutor should be able to change the lesson plan midstream to tap into the way that the student learns best.

Ability to Motivate

Different tutors have different strengths in this arena, whether it means creating a strong mentoring bond, developing techniques to keep you on task, or simply facilitating your independent drive.

Promptness

You want a tutor who is generous with their time but not overly so. If you are paying for an hour of tutoring you should expect your tutor to be ready to work at the start of the hour. You should not expect them to stay beyond the allotted time, since if they are good at what they do; they are likely to have another session following yours.

Good Communication 

Are they easily reachable? Do they respond to e-mails/phone calls promptly? When responding, are they thorough? Do you sense that they will speak candidly about your progress rather than telling you what you want to hear?