How to Choose a Math Tutor for Your Child

If you’re reading this article, your son or daughter probably could use some help in math. You are not alone. Many students find it hard to do well in math. Sure, some also excel at mathematics, but everyone else who has a tough time with it struggles and may not even ask for help. You know they need help, but they may be too embarrassed to admit it.So, how do you find a math tutor who can not only help your child do better in math, but can also help them feel good about being tutored?A good tutor needs to be realistic, practical, and honest, while at the same time, they must exhibit optimism, hope, and strong support. A tutor that promises "A"s is misleading you. They should, however, commit to doing everything possible to help your student understand math concepts, current lessons, homework, and good study skills so their grades have a good chance of improving.Your child’s tutor should directly involve him or her in their current lessons with questions and help on specific examples they are having problems with. It won’t help your student reduce frustration with math, or improve their interest in lesson plans, if the tutor follows a “group instruction mode” similar to what a teacher may have to use. Talk to your child after sessions to make sure the tutor is consistently involved at a one-on-one level. After a few lessons, an experienced tutor will understand, and adapt to, your child's learning style and will customize lessons to fit. They will also talk with your child as needed to give them feedback on their progress.Your chosen tutor should encourage your child to be independent of them eventually. The tutor shouldn’t view themselves as a permanent fixture in your child’s life, but rather as the means to strengthen the student's confidence, self esteem, and knowledge so that they will learn to help themselves. The goal is to instill a love of learning that will stick with your child throughout their whole life.The tutor and student must be compatible. Their relationship has to be one of mutual respect. After a few lessons, your child can determine if he or she and the tutor are “on the same “page”. However, if your child doesn’t want to be tutored, you may have to make a wise decision on your own. Ask them whether they want a different tutor, or if they just don’t want to be tutored at all. It could be that no tutor will ever be OK with them, and you will have to either force the issue or give up (I don’t recommend giving up).In the end, you need to trust your gut, both before and after you choose a tutor. If you feel a tutor is not going to be the right one for your child, or if you feel it just isn't working out after several lessons, then that particular tutor may not be a good fit. Give your tutor a fair chance to make an impact, and then continue to evaluate the situation by talking to the tutor and your son or daughter over time.If you’re looking for Math Tutor in Naperville, Illinois, or the surrounding area, there are many good choices available. Refer to the advice in this article to help you choose a quality tutor for your child. For more information please visit "http://www.naperville-tutoring.com"

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Joan Geyer Kaliher is a Certified Illinois Teacher -- K - 9 with Middle School Endorsements in Math, General Science, Social Studies, Technology and Art. Since 1989, she has worked as a substitute teacher in accelerated and standard Math classes in Naperville Indian Prarie School District 204, as well as in Lisle District 202. She is a Naperville Tutor in Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, General Science, Biology, English, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, U.S. History and Study Skills. helping students primarily from Districts 203 and 204. She has a Bachelors of Science; Math and Science Major, Art Minor; 30 Graduate credits beyond Bachelors and a partial MBA. In addition to her 23 years of private tutoring and classroom experience, Joan developed IBM Sales training programs, which were adopted nationally in IBM. Her business experience was in Sales, Marketing, Education and Channel Operations. She volunteered and taught in the Chicago Literacy Reading Program and has a sense of Caring, Enthusiasm, Humor and Desire to provide high quality education She helps students develop love for learning, giving consideration to student's learning style and preferred learning modality in customized approach. Teaching, Education and Curriculum Development Middle School Teacher, Supervisory Teacher • Substitute Teacher Lisle District 202 and permanent Math Substitute in Naperville District 204. • Fountain Valley School District, Fountain Valley, California – Supervisory Teacher for 2 student teachers • Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach, California • Utica Community Schools, Utica, Michigan Teaching and Education Development Work Experience in Business Environment IBM Corporation • Sales Training Instructor/Developer for (Sales Representatives and Managers) within IBM Corporation, NDD Education. (Taught five-day sales solutions skill certification course to 1,200+ dealer sales representatives annually.) Responsible for Atlanta headquarters NDD sales education and provided education to major cities across the U.S. • Managed education/development project. Designed, created and produced 7 Computer Based Training (CBT) sales course modules, 7 videotapes, diskettes, work books and interactive skills assessment module, including writing of scripts. • Implementied and created the division marketing programs and plans, including division announcements, marketing collateral, pricing. Set up a distribution center for the product called The EDGE -- (Education, Guidance and Evaluation). • Significantly enhanced training experience and performance of sales representatives. 98% dealer satisfaction compared to 65% ratings achieved by other non-trained channels from statistical survey. • Senior Program Instructor/Developer -- Technical Education/Product and Operating System Software • Technical Education/Developer Instructor in high volume student environment provided to System Engineers and Manager. Taught computer courses on PC products, Sales Skills, OS/2 2.0 Operating Systems marketing, installation and configuration services in 24 cities. Set up of LAN (Local Area Network) systems in every classroom environment. 23 years of tutoring serving students from Naperville schools at a reasonable cost.

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