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title: Questions to ask when hiring a tutor
description: 'Kids with ADHD and learning disabilities may benefit from tutoring. But how do you choose a tutor? This list of questions to ask potential tutors can help. '
slug: questions-to-ask-when-hiring-a-tutor
author: Amanda Morin
reviewer: Brendan Hodnett, MA
published: '2019-08-05T15:54:29.359Z'
date_modified: '2024-05-31T00:00:00.000-07:00'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/questions-to-ask-when-hiring-a-tutor
lang: en
---

# Questions to ask when hiring a tutor

How do you choose a tutor for kids who learn and think differently? Whether you’re looking for a tutor to help your child with dyslexia, dyscalculia, or something else, it’s important to ask the right questions.

Here are questions to ask before you hire a tutor for your child.

## Basic qualifications

- How long have you been tutoring?
- What are your qualifications, certifications, or credentials?
- What’s your expertise in the content area my child is studying?
- Have you worked before with kids or adults who have trouble with the same skills as my child?
- Do you have references I can speak to?

## Tutoring strategies

- Can you tell me a little bit about your teaching philosophy?
- What strategies have you found help most when you start to work with a child?
- How will you get a sense of my child’s needs?
- How would you help my child with [specific challenge your child has had]?
- What kind of results can I expect to see? 
- What happens if my child doesn’t make progress?
- What might get in the way of achieving your tutoring goals?

## Collaboration and communication

- What can I do to support the process?
- How will you communicate with me, and how often?
- How will you work and communicate with my child’s teachers?
- How will you measure and share progress? 

## Availability, location, and costs

- What’s your availability?
- Where will the tutoring sessions take place?
- Do you offer online tutoring? If so, are there any specific technology tools we need at home?
- How long is each tutoring session?
- How much do you charge per session?
- Are there other fees (for materials or assessments, for example)?
- What’s your policy for cancellations and make-up sessions?

Some tutors specialize in supporting kids with specific challenges. Learn how to find a tutor to help with [dyslexia](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/dyslexia-tutoring) or [dyscalculia](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/dyscalculia-tutoring).

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