Scheduling Tutoring Sessions

Scheduling the beginning of tutoring sessions can be confusing for the parent/ caregiver, kiddo, and the Tutor. I know from firsthand experience, it’s an adventure. For instance, you are told by your kiddo’s teacher(s) that they’re falling behind or that they could use additional support in Literacy or Numeracy skills. Now what?

Prior to Scheduling Tutoring Sessions

To begin with, I ask the parent(s)/ caregiver(s) a series of questions before scheduling any tutoring sessions.

1. What area is the parent(s)/ caregiver(s) most concerned about?
2. What communication have they received from the school?
3. What are the kiddo’s grades or comments on their Report Cards?
4. How does the kiddo feel about school?
5. How does the kiddo feel about his/her teacher(s) or their classmates?
6. Is the kiddo able and willing to discuss with parent(s)/ caregiver(s) completed or incomplete assignments?

The answers to the above questions give me a big picture of the kiddo’s situation. At this point, I determine what grade level assessments need to be planned. It serves only as a “jumping off” spot. Sometimes the information collected has provided an incomplete picture of the kiddo’s strengths and/ or weaknesses. Over time as I’ve tutored more kiddos, I’ve wondered if our initial sessions should be scheduled in a different manner.

Overview of Tutoring Scheduling Options

Option A
Session 1 15 minutes Free of charge!
Session 2 60 minutes at the Hourly Rate
Session 3 60 minutes at the Hourly Rate

Option B
Session 1 60 minutes at the Hourly Rate
Session 2 60 minutes Free of charge!
Session 3 and following 60 minutes at the Hourly Rate

Schedule for Tutoring Option A

Session 1 is a quick 15-minute assessment overview of Literacy and Numeracy skills and knowledge. This session is Free of Charge!

Session 2 is a 60-minute session of activities based on the quick overview results. Furthermore, in this session more in-depth assessments will be conducted. This session is at the hourly rate.

Session 3 and the following sessions are at the hourly rate for 60 minutes. Individualized Lesson Plans will be designed based on the results of the assessments. The activities will be changed according to the kiddo’s mastery.

Schedule for Tutoring Option B

Session 1 is an in-depth 60-minute assessment of Literacy and Numeracy Skills and Knowledge! This session is at the hourly rate.

Session 2 is a 60-minute session. The results of the assessments will be used to create Individualized Lesson Plans of activities. This session is Free of Charge!

Session 3 and the following sessions are at the hourly rate for 60 minutes. The kiddo’s progress will determine when and how the Individualized Lesson Plans are modified.