1.
While it's OK for younger kids, reading on a student's profile that they only want to be tutored at home sends the message that the student is too lazy to travel to a tutor, and wants everything handed to them on a plate. Don't put down Home Only! You might be creating a bad impression with a good tutor who is just a few minutes walk from you.
2.
When you make an enquiry do not simply say I'm looking for a maths tutor, what's your availability. Being as terse as this is just plain rude, and indicates that your enquiry isn't that serious. Good tutors can pick and choose who they accept, and will want to know something about you: Y12 or Y13, school attended, and what other A-levels you are taking. Also, tell them, in order of preference, when you are available for tutoring. A busy tutor doesn't want to waste time listing all the slots he has left, especially as the enquiry may well be bogus: another (mediocre) tutor checking out how the competition is doing.
3.
And, most importantly, read the tutor's profile carefully. Getting a tutor is not like buying a pint of milk in the supermarket. Some tutors are far better than any of your school teachers, while others are complete cowboys. On this point, don't be too taken in by references, a lot have been written by friends and relatives, or the student has been offered a free lesson to write a glowing one.
4.
In a way this ties in with the last point. Unless the tutor's profile says they do, don't ask if they offer a free introductory lesson. This is offensive, because it indicates you have doubts about the tutor's ability. Also, if a tutor indicates that students must come to him do not ask if they will tutor you at home. They will not make an exception for you, and all you will do is annoy them, for having wasted their time.
1.
While it's OK for younger kids, reading on a student's profile that they only want to be tutored at home sends the message that the student is too lazy to travel to a tutor, and wants everything handed to them on a plate. Don't put down Home Only! You might be creating a bad impression with a good tutor who is just a few minutes walk from you.
2.
When you make an enquiry do not simply say I'm looking for a maths tutor, what's your availability. Being as terse as this is just plain rude, and indicates that your enquiry isn't that serious. Good tutors can pick and choose who they accept, and will want to know something about you: Y12 or Y13, school attended, and what other A-levels you are taking. Also, tell them, in order of preference, when you are available for tutoring. A busy tutor doesn't want to waste time listing all the slots he has left, especially as the enquiry may well be bogus: another (mediocre) tutor checking out how the competition is doing.
3.
And, most importantly, read the tutor's profile carefully. Getting a tutor is not like buying a pint of milk in the supermarket. Some tutors are far better than any of your school teachers, while others are complete cowboys. On this point, don't be too taken in by references, a lot have been written by friends and relatives, or the student has been offered a free lesson to write a glowing one.
4.
In a way this ties in with the last point. Unless the tutor's profile says they do, don't ask if they offer a free introductory lesson. This is offensive, because it indicates you have doubts about the tutor's ability. Also, if a tutor indicates that students must come to him do not ask if they will tutor you at home. They will not make an exception for you, and all you will do is annoy them, for having wasted their time.
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