An educator who provides one-on-one or small-group instruction in academic subjects or test preparation.
What tutors do
Tutors meet with students to reinforce classroom learning, fill gaps in foundational skills, prepare for standardized tests, and support independent study. They diagnose where a student is stuck, design custom exercises, and track progress over weeks or months.
Training path
Many US tutors hold a bachelor’s degree in their subject area; some are current students or retired teachers. Test-prep tutors often score in the top percentile of the tests they teach. Online platforms verify identity, credentials, and references.
Settings
Tutors work privately in homes and cafes, at tutoring chains such as Sylvan and Kumon, at university learning centers, at K-12 schools as paid or volunteer staff, and on online platforms connecting students worldwide.
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