Blog Posts under Tutor

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First Tutors feedback - a big thank you to parents and students

by Sara

We have been busy at First Tutors and as always, committed to helping parents and students find private tutors. Below are just a few recent feedback comments received from parents and students alike. Many thanks to all our users for your kind comments.

"Easy to use and kept in regular contact to ma...

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Teaching and tutoring - A look at the differences

by Sara

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between teaching and tutoring? You may have not given it much thought but there are fundamental distinctions between a teacher and a tutor.

Teachers providing services in schools must have specified professional qualifications, however, private tutors a...

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Alert for Tutors. SCAM WARNING! Check-Counterfeit Cashier's Check

by Sara

We would like to alert all our tutors to be on guard if they receive a request that seems either odd, far- fetched or too good to be true!

Today, many of our Music teachers were sent a request with the following message:

How are you today?I got your contact email while searching for music teacher...

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What makes a good tutor?

by Sara

One reason students and parents turn to one to one tuition is the lack of attention the average teacher is able to provide in a standard classroom setting.

A competent tutor has the acuity to communicate their passion for learning while being a patient, understanding and trustworthy person. It is n...

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Becoming a Maths tutor

by Emily

There is lots of work about for Maths tutors, especially now that children are tested at many points during their academic careers. Understandably, parents want their children to do well in Maths in their Key Stage tests as well as in their GCSEs and A-levels. Accordingly, many if them are in search...

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