Top interview tips when hiring a Tutor
We understand that finding the perfect Tutor can be quite a gruelling process. You have to ensure that you can trust them, their expertise and trust that their direction follows yours.
We all learn in different ways, some may be fast paced learners, others may need repetition, some may also need visual representations to support them. Taking this into account, it is imperative that we find the PERFECT fit for you, and also the tutor-after all-you are both making a commitment to each other.
At Busy Kiddies, we vigorously screen all of our candidates and after contacting references, checking their documents, including DBS, OFSTED reports, childcare certificates etc. We then conduct interviews with each Tutor, to find out what teaching style they adapt, and what clients they feel comfortable supporting, this way we can ensure that the tutor is the best match for you. Finally, the first session will be on a trial basis, you decide if you are happy, and if so, we can begin to book in slots in the first steps towards your journey of success!
Although we do interviews prior to you meeting your Tutor, you may want to ask them some questions and find out a little bit about your Tutor on their first day, we always advise the tutor to meet before your first session (maybe come in 20-30 minutes earlier) or you could do this at the end of the first session, whatever is easier. When you first introduce yourselves, you could also ask them some interview questions of your own-this way you could get a better idea of the Tutor and elaborate on what it is that you would like to achieve at the end of your sessions.
Take a look at some interview questions below to give you some ideas as to what you may want to ask:
Introduction
Tell me about yourself?
Why did you choose to become a tutor?
What are your hobbies and interests?
What do you consider to be your greatest strengths?
What do you enjoy about being a tutor?
What are your qualifications/educational background?
Experience
How long have you been a tutor?
What was your greatest tutoring challenge and how did you handle it?
What specific strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a new client?
Qualities
What qualities do you have that make you a good tutor?
How would you describe your approach to teaching?
Can you tell me a little bit about your teaching philosophy?
Tell me a bit about the communication between you and your past clients.
Arrangement Details
What is your availability?
How long would you like each tutoring session to be be?
What is your policy for cancellations and make-up sessions? (Generally-You as the Employer would create a policy, so if you would want somebody to cover your Tutor, you can contact Busy Kiddies, or if you are happy with your Tutor and would prefer to reschedule, this can be discussed with each other)
Can you provide two current references with phone numbers? (Busy Kiddies already does this, so if you require these documents, you can get into contact with us)
What method of payment do you accept? (Busy Kiddies takes payment from Employers usually-however, if you both agree to pay extra for mileage then you can pay the Tutor this within a schedule suitable for you both)
What kind of results can I expect to see?
How will you communicate with me, and how often?
What can I do to support the tutoring process?
Concluding Remarks
Would you like to add any other information about yourself before we conclude?
Do you have any questions for me?