The Student Tutoring Network is a Toronto-based company that aims to tailor the help their students receive by providing them with someone that that is both suited to them and specializes in the field they need assistance.

1. How to Find the Right Tutor for
Your Child

2. Selecting the tutor that is right for your child is a
time-consuming and sometimes difficult task.
There are several factors you should consider
when selecting a tutor. Below are a few factors
you should consider when you begin your
search.

3. Your Child’s Needs
• What subjects are harder for your child?
Your child will probably benefit from hiring a tutor
that specializes in those specific subjects.
• Does your child have some special needs?
If you have a child with a disability, finding a tutor
who can tailor their teaching methods
appropriately to the child will bring about better
results.

4. Finding a Qualified Tutor
Build your own list of tutoring companies to research by
consulting:
•School Guidance Counselors
They usually have names of several tutoring companies in
your area and can help you find the right one.
•Other Parents
They might have experience with some tutoring companies
and can give you a good recommendation.
•Online Tutoring Directories

5. Evaluating the Tutors
• See if the tutoring company has a website online you can
look at and review.
• Look to see if the company has reviews left by others who
have used their services.
• Consider the education of the tutor, the past work
experience and their track record with any past students.
• Have your child meet the tutor and see what they think.
This will help you see how well they may respond to their
tutoring.

6. Goals and Measures
Establish a guideline for evaluating the performance of the tutor:
•Some companies have a system in place for evaluating performance
•Compile a list of goals and ways to measure the progress and
improvements with your child.
E.g. Goals might be something like trying to increase your child’s test
scores by a grade or advancing the child up a reading level.
When you establish these goals, check them regularly. Remember that
improvements are not instantaneous, but after a month or two you
should see some type of improvement.

7. Additional Information
Finding the right tutor is time-consuming and frustrating,
but if you follow some of the steps above, the odds are
that you will find a good one the first time around. For
more information, please visit:
The Student Tutoring Network
http://www.tstn.ca