The different types of tutoring explained

While people often think of tutoring as a catch-all term, there are many nuances within the field of private, one-on-one education. There are special tutors skilled in areas to help children with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and ADHD, as well as tutors who focus on behavioral issues and even accelerated learners.

Below is a chart that explains the different types of tutoring options available.

When examining this chart, keep in mind which style of tutoring would be best for your child. Once you have read everything, make a list of pros and cons to make an informed decision as to which tutoring style will best meet your child’s needs.

Tutoring Type	Explanation	When Necessary
Remediation	Remediation tutoring focuses on teaching and reinforcing specific concepts and skills to help a student catch up or at least move closer to their grade level. Remediation tutoring will focus on areas where they student is having difficulty or on skills they have yet to master.	When your child struggles with skills and concepts at their current grade level or their performance continues to decline in certain areas such as literacy or numeracy.
Maintenance	Maintenance tutoring works on practicing skills that will help a student remain on a steady path to meeting their academic goals. This type of tutoring may focus on organizational, time management and study skills that enable a student to manage their workload and not feel overwhelmed.	When a student is performing adequately at their grade level but requires assistance to stay on the right track. Maintenance tutoring is especially helpful for children with attention deficit disorders (ADD and ADHD), difficulties with self-management, or a tendency to become easily overwhelmed by changes to their workload or routine.
Support	Support tutoring is a combination of the first two tutoring types, remediation and maintenance. Support tutoring focuses on areas for improvement as well as the student’s current work in order to ensure they do not fall behind.	Support tutoring is most effective for students who are struggling in a specific subject or skill area (such as math or reading), but perform at or above grade level in other subjects.
Test Prep	Test Prep tutoring focuses specifically on preparing a student for upcoming tests. This type of tutoring involves the revision of material the student has already learned, as well as the identification of areas for improvement, and teaching techniques for the student to have confidence and the right skills when taking tests.	Test Prep tutoring can be useful for anyone, but most importantly for students who get nervous around exam time or have a history of underperforming in tests yet have no trouble with other types of assignments.
Enrichment	Enrichment tutoring is geared toward accelerated students who require more stimulation and challenging material than what they’re currently being offered at their grade level.	Enrichment tutoring is especially important for gifted students who appear to lack enthusiasm at school. It can also be used to foster a student’s special talent or interest to excel beyond their current abilities.

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