One-on-one, personalized, in-home instruction is the most effective way for students to focus on academic improvement and build confidence.
Topic |
In-Home Tutoring |
Center Based Tutoring |
Place of Instruction |
In-home tutors work in the family’s own home overcoming any potential transportation issues the family may have. If necessary, the agency will find an alternate location such as school, a library, community center or relative’s home. |
Located only at the particular learning center of the company. Creates transportation issues for families that may have limited transportation. Inconvenient. |
Time of Tutoring |
Tutors schedule tutoring sessions with each family finding times that are conducive to the family’s schedule. |
Times are dictated by the tutoring company with little to no flexibility for the family. |
Tutoring Content |
Uses the student’s homework as the core curriculum for helping students succeed in their classrooms. Some supplemental aids may also be used, especially if a child is significantly behind in particular subject areas. The agency is also able to help children with standardized test taking. A tailored academic plan is designed for each student. |
Set curriculum that is in addition to the student’s homework at school. Little to no individualization of instruction is offered. Creates a further burden on a child that is already behind by adding to the work the child must comprehend and complete. |
Type of Instruction |
One-on-one instruction is the very best way to help children who are behind discover the learning styles and methods that can catch them up. |
Groups of students in a learning center with a set curriculum and little time for individualized instruction or help. |
Contact with Student's School |
Tutors are encouraged to contact the student’s teachers, to work hand-in-hand with them and create a program oriented toward the student’s needs. In-home tutoring agencies have successfully worked with school districts tutoring children under special arrangements and helping them pass classes or grades they otherwise would have failed. |
No contact with a student’s current teachers. |