- Relatability – Students often have a hard time studying under an instructor who does not share their perspective or interests. College tutors can relate to their students and help convey academic material to them in a way they understand because they were in the student’s shoes not long ago. Our tutors spend time getting to know their students in a one-on-one environment making it easy to personalize the content and make learning meaningful. For example, one of our students had a really hard time understanding how to apply concepts she learned in biology class like cellular organelles to the real world. Her tutor was able to explain each organelle to her as a real-life system that she has experience with. For example, the Golgi Apparatus processes, sorts, and modifies proteins and lipids before packaging them into vesicles for transport and is akin to shipping companies like Amazon and FedEx. The mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell and provide energy to cellular processes and are akin to energy companies like Shell or ExxonMobil.
2. Flexibility – Students now are not only juggling being full-time learners, but also many after-school activities like sports, music, student organizations, and more. College students have flexible schedules to be able to support your child and fit seamlessly into their daily schedule. Many of our clients have outside commitments like basketball, softball, and rock climbing, and they are still able to come to us and continue excelling in all aspects of their lives.
3. Fresh Knowledge – Our tutors are immersed in the fields that they have dreamed about since they were children. Their passion can inspire your child, create fun and engaging lessons, and allow them to share the latest discoveries and ideas in their space. Our tutors major in engineering, neuroscience, physics, Spanish, mathematics, business, and more!
4. Peer Support – Picture a high school student preparing for the SAT, feeling anxious about the upcoming exam. They enlist the help of one of our college tutors, a college sophomore who recently aced the SAT with flying colors. Our tutors can share their personal strategies for success, offer tips on time management, test-taking strategies, and content review. Together, they can tackle practice questions and simulate test-day scenarios, building your student’s confidence and boosting their performance. With our support, your child approaches the SAT with a sense of readiness and assurance, knowing that they have a knowledgeable peer by their side.
Submitted by Sniya, one of our awesome College Tutors