So what does tutoring involve?
Students and their parents decide on a tutor for any number of reasons. Some teens might need extra help in one subject that they’ve fallen behind in, general help in all their classes, extra work on core skills (like reading and writing skills), or even just someone to help with homework. Sometimes teens even sign up for special courses for things like SAT preparation. A tutor might prepare “mini lessons” or just be available for questions while a student is doing homework.

Although the main purpose of tutoring is to help a student learn, there is an added bonus for the person doing the tutoring. Tutors need to be well-versed in what they’re teaching, and they actually reinforce their own skills when they teach others. For example, if you’re helping someone learn algebra, you’ll be practicing your own skills and “relearning” with your tutor. Sometimes seeing something through a student’s eyes can shed new light on a subject that you thought you knew inside and out!