Tisha A.

I believe that the tutor must know the subject well. As important, if not more, the tutor must be able to teach the subject in a fashion that the student can understand and apply. What good is a tutor if they know all the right answers but can't teach the student how to do it. In addition, the tutor should be courteous and have a friendly personality so the student feels comfortable asking questions and does not feel bad if he or she does not get the material quickly.
I work on their patients and listening skills, assuming all the above are already being implemented. I am able to figure out why the student is having a hard time with a subject and address that issue exactly. The tutor must be a good listener because a lot of the time, the student will tell you exactly why they are having trouble. Sometimes, finding out where the disconnect is becomes the biggest challenge for the tutor.An I work on the same.