Teaching is an art. A teacher not only has to be
patient but also must be able to teach the right things to the students
in the right way. A teacher gains respect and trust when they act as a
parent or a guardian to their students and learns what is restraining
them. Especially a private tuition teacher should walk the extra mile to
understand where the student is lacking and coach him in the right
direction. That too, if they are coaching students on abstract subject
like mathematics they just cannot rely on their professional degree but
they should also prepare themselves mentally and emotionally to face
challenges day in and day out. But at the end when they see their
students performing really well during tests and exams, they feel a
sense of satisfaction as they have done their job as a teacher well.
There are three qualities that define a good maths tuition teacher which
include the following:
Subject matter expertise
Maths is not just any subject. It is a special and
very interesting subject that needs proper care and attention to get a
hold over it. If a student is scared of maths then he or she can find it
difficult to learn, but if a student loves it then he or she can easily
master it. An experienced maths tutor should be capable of enjoying the subject and should also make the students enjoy maths with her expertise.
Prior teaching experience
No one can become a teacher overnight. Initially
there could be some distractions if the teacher does not have prior
teaching experience. Hence those who have been teaching in public or
private schools can decide to call for private tuitions.
Knowledge of syllabi
Teaching maths for different age group is a
challenging task. Hence as a maths tutor, one must be well versed in all
kinds of syllabi like A level, further mathematics, key stage 3 level,
GCSE etc so that they can cater to any student request.
Also keeping the atmosphere relaxed, making the
students interact with the teacher, solving their doubts and questions
and acting like a friend makes the students invest faith in their
tuition teacher. A private tutor is hired mostly to improve the
student's skill set and caliber. So, to become a maths tutor, one has to
learn to appreciate the subject well!
