�Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the
  world.�   
  ~ Nelson Mandela

The roots of private tutoring can be traced back to classical times, when
  emperors employed renowned philosophers to privately educate their children.   

  Traditionally private tutoring was a service provided only to society�s most elite,   ensuring that only the affluent received the best education. In today�s   environment, with the increased workload and pressure, many children find it   difficult to cope with the mainstream schooling. Cultural and other differences
  also play a major role and what is easy for one pupil to master, may be a huge   obstacle for another due to differing backgrounds and previous exposure to the   subject matter.

Tutoring in a nutshell

The purpose of tutoring is to help students   help themselves and to assist and   guide them to the point where they can   become independent, successful   learners. Tutoring provides specific and focussed help to students who are   experiencing challenges within their school work. It is also very successful for   those who are looking to enrich their academic experience.

How do you know if tutoring is needed?

There are many possible reasons why your child might need tutoring. Here are   some of the most important reasons:

• Resistance to doing schoolwork
• Reluctance to go to school
• Homework seems increasingly difficult
• Grades are dropping
• Extreme anxiety before tests
• Self-esteem is dropping
• Loss of interest in learning
• Feelings of wanting to give up

What are the benefits of tutoring?

Tutoring can be beneficial in many ways. Here are some of the benefits:

• Increases knowledge and understanding of subjects
• Increases motivation to succeed
• Provides personalized attention
• Improves grades
• Leads to better use of study time
• Improves self-esteem and confidence
• Promotes the learning of problem-solving skills and the retention of the
   �material
• Exposes the learner to individual praise, feedback, and encouragement

What results have I observed during and after tutoring?

Tutoring is based on guided discovery. Classrooms with 30+ students don’t
  have time for everyone’s questions. Because each student learns differently,
  I encourage questions and teach students how they learn best, at their
  own pace.

Students are more accountable for their actions when one person is able to   provide them with positive reinforcement, continuous encouragement, combined   with technical expertise and constructive feedback. Individual attention
  is essential   for confidence to increase, learning to take place and grades to   improve.