Perhaps one subject that is dreaded by maximum students
around the globe is maths. However, a good maths tutor can make all the difference
and actually cut away the difficulty and hatred associated with the subject.
Regardless of whether you are looking for a maths tutor for A
level or any of the higher levels, he/she should have some basic skills
and qualities that would ensure that all the students understand the subject
well and understand and enjoy it thoroughly. Some of those qualities are:-
Passion for the subject
and teaching
A tutor can only be good if he is actually passionate about
teaching as well as his subject. It is his passion that would propel him to
keep on updating knowledge about the subject as well as think of innovative
approaches to make his classes more understanding and fun filled. He cannot be
a good teacher if teaching is just a job for him to get a salary at the end of
the month.
Adaptive and innovative
teaching style
Owning to his passion and flair, a good maths tutor would
always be flexible and innovative enough to adopt approaches and come up with
ideas which will ensure that every student of his understands the concepts
clearly and easily. He would constantly be adapting his teaching style to suit
the batch of students he is teaching. It would just take him a couple of
classes to understand the child’s learning style, capacity and pattern and
adapt accordingly.
Makes maths learning
fun
A good maths tutor will always be able to transmit his love
and passion for the subject amongst his students. A charismatic tutor can
actually motivate all his students to love the subject and embed in them the
right approach and method to study the subject. He would always boost up their
enthusiasm and grow and nurture their interest in it using the right techniques
and communication.
Interactive and
effective communication
Effective communication skill is crucial for effective
interaction between students and the tutor. Accurate eloquence, pronunciation,
proper accent, simple language which can be easily assimilated by the students
etc. are some of the traits that would not only make the subject interesting
and understandable for students but also motivate them to participate in the
class as well. He would always encourage them to raise questions and queries
and participate in reaching to the solutions with the right application of
methods.
Ultimately, a maths tutor must always be realistic,
optimistic, trustworthy and supportive.
