The best tutors check these boxes by being seasoned educators focused on a student’s specific needs, allowing them to flourish. When searching for a tutor, however, it is important to work with those who are part of your community because of their connection to and understanding of local schools and the academic culture. 

We hire local tutors because they are best positioned to set your students up for success. In this blog post, we explain the benefits of staffing local talent.

When students work with educators who were raised in or are familiar with their area, they have the benefit of someone who understands the specific challenges of the community. Growing up or working in Northbrook and Glenview, tutors recognize the importance of education to parents and the unique pressures this can put on students. 

Many of our tutors spent their formative years in these school districts and faced similar challenges, making them more relatable to the students they tutor. 

Educators with ties to the community are often recent graduates who still have the curricula fresh in their minds. In fact, some local tutors even had the same teachers as their students, creating a more meaningful connection with their students. 

This is a major benefit as these tutors help their students understand what is expected of them to learn strategies and achieve better grades and test scores. They could be an alumnus of the same schools with a personal stake in seeing their efforts contribute to their student’s progress.

We understand that schedules are very fluid--with kids and parents being pulled in a million different directions, things just come up like doctor appointments, practices, a parent having to work late. Having tutors who live nearby allows flexibility to accommodate your schedules.

A common theme during our hiring process is the desire for tutoring candidates to give back to the community, and they see this as the perfect opportunity to fulfill that. It’s no surprise that many are practicing teachers or pursuing their education degrees. 

On the other hand, a great tutor doesn’t necessarily have to be a certified teacher. Tutors with degrees and experience in the subject matter areas in which they teach often provide a new perspective to learning. They help students develop new skills by practicing the work and presenting content in a more relatable manner. As a result, students are better able to understand the topic. This makes all the difference regarding a student’s ability to grasp concepts and apply their knowledge to their assignments and tests.

Training and experience are key to making the right hire, but what truly completes a tutor’s qualifications is their familiarity and connection to the community they are servicing. 

Club Z! Tutoring of Glenbrook specializes in providing individualized, in-home and virtual tutoring for students K - 12 in Northbrook and Glenview. If you want your child to work on developing skills that will translate to improved grades and self-esteem, contact us today at: bbalatsos@clubztutoring.com. You can also reach us at 847-440-3440 and by visiting clubztutoringglenbrook.com.