The tutor industry in the U.S. is booming. There are more than 350,000 tutors in the country today, with the numbers going up.

But what has this got to do with you?

You might have heard some of your classmates talk about their tutors. You might have dismissed them. (Why would anyone want a tutor – extra work after class!)

You might think that you do not need a tutor. Why would you? You know you’re getting by…

But, if you take a deeper look, you will realize that getting by is not enough. Or maybe you are just sweeping your school-related concerns under the rug, thinking everything will be all right somehow. Do you really want to take that chance?

So, ask yourself again – how are you doing in school? Do you think you could use a bit of help? Here are 7 signs that you need a private tutor to help you decide.

Signs You Need a Private Tutor

1. Your dad says, “Ask your mom”, and your mom says, “Ask your dad” 

Imagine this. Your teacher talked about linear equations in class. She gave you homework to deepen your understanding. The problem is that you have no idea what she was going on about. How can you even get started on homework? 

You approach dad. He should know these things, right? Unfortunately, he shakes his head and says, “Ask your mom. She’s the one who’s good at math.”

So, you go to mom. She takes one look at your homework and says, “Ask dad. He’s the math wizard.”

You’re left standing there with nothing to hold on to.

Guess what? You need a math tutor. And if you’re in the Vegas area, you’re in luck, for you have the best math tutor Las Vegas has to offer right at your fingertips.

2. You are drowning in homework with no help in sight

It’s Friday night and you are raring to spend the weekend bonding with your friends playing games online – or whatever it is you do to unwind. But your parents are quick to remind you – all homework must be done before you can even turn your PlayStation on.

Bummer, right?

Even worse, you have so much homework you don’t even know where to begin. It’s not that you’re a bad student – you just have too much on your plate, and some of the topics are way out of your league.

Yup. You need a tutor to help you swim your way to the finish line.

3. You can’t /don’t ask questions in class

You’re a good student. You do your best, but you are too shy to ask your teachers for clarifications. After all, you don’t want your classmates to make fun of you. The truth is that you shouldn’t be shy at all. The person who asks questions is the one who learns most.

It is, however, understandable that the youth of today may struggle with class interaction. If you find that this is a serious hurdle in your learning experience, then you may benefit from one-to-one teacher-learning interaction.

You are unlikely to find this in the classroom, so the best thing for you is a private tutor. With your own tutor, you get to ask all the questions you want. You’ll get the answers that you need to make sure you are learning everything you have to.

4. “Time management” is not in your vocabulary

Time management? What is that? It’s for boring adults, right?

*Buzzer sound saying you’re wrong!*

Sorry, but you couldn’t be more mistaken. Time management is for everyone – students and adults alike. 

It can be applied to practically anything in life, but especially so if you are a student struggling with a full class load and tons of homework. (Seriously, why is the school system overloading students with homework in this day and age still???)

With basic time management skills, you will realize that that heavy burden called homework can be systematically “destroyed”, leaving you more free time for extracurricular activities. Which is just as important as book learning.

A tutor can help you with managing your time. If you are accountable to someone and are obligated to set aside parts of your day or week studying, you will find that your situation is more than manageable.

5. You’re preparing for a specific or standardized test

Ugh. Tests. Some studies shows that tests – especially standardized ones – are not an accurate measure of intelligence. In fact, they only really measure one’s ability to take tests. It’s more of learning a skill than testing knowledge gleaned from learning.

True this may be, there is no going around taking tests. If you want to go to college, you need to take the ACT or SAT. No ifs. No buts.

You always have the option of preparing for it yourself, but as we just said, test-taking is a skill. And to make sure you have the skills to ace that test and get into your dream college, you want to have a guide to help you get there.

Enter a tutor who knows the ins and outs of taking these standardized tests. Not only will he help you review the topics, but he will also teach you the skills you need to approach, navigate, and complete the test in the most efficient way.

Still need more convincing? The NACAS (National Association for College Admissions Counseling) found out that students who worked with a private tutor:

• Had an average increase of 0.43 points for the ACT math section and 0.6 points for the ACT English Section
• Had 10-20 points higher on average for subject specific sections on the SAT

6. You want to learn something you’re not learning in school

Learning is a lifelong adventure, and many things in life, we don’t learn in school. Sometimes, our interests take us in another direction; a direction that may not be available in school.

That’s okay. In fact, you should pursue those interests if you can. Say you love numbers, and you are breezing through your math lessons.  You want to learn more, but you need a bit of help. Your teacher probably won’t be able to help you – they have more work than we can imagine! 

This is where a tutor comes in handy. He isn’t limited by school curriculum. He is your guide to whatever it is that you want to learn. And by taking on the services of a tutor, you will get ahead in your learning, which in turn can open up more opportunities in the future. Hint: scholarships! 

7. You’ve started shutting down

Worst case scenario…we hate to say it, but students can – and do – shutdown at some point if class load gets too heavy. Our education system is one of the best in the world, but it is not without its flaws. While teachers do their best, they can only do so much with the number of students, time, and resources they are given.

For some students, keeping up in class, completing homework, special projects, and preparing for tests can become too much to handle. When this happens and they don’t have the support they need, they can simply shutdown. Which only leads to failure.

Are you feeling disengaged or disconnected from your class? Do you feel like there is no one to help you with school? 

It’s time to ask for help from the professionals. A tutor can help you navigate your crazy schedule and load. You get the bonus of having someone to talk to and take a bit of that load off your shoulders. 

So, do any of these scenarios sound familiar? Then you need a tutor. 

If you are looking for tutor in Las Vegas, we’ve got your back. Give us a call or send us a message, and we’ll get you set up.