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Guide to Choosing a Tutor
2. What Experience Does the Tutor Have?
You should choose a tutor who has at least 5 years' experience in teaching the subject at your level, preferably with some as a tutor. There are a variety of factors that go into successfully teaching students, many of which can only be developed over time with experience.
Bear in mind that it's sometimes possible to come across a great tutor with very little experience, or a miserable tutor will many years of experience. Often times it comes down to the tutor's personality, temperament, and level of dedication. Either way however, the amount of experience is usually a good starting point in assessing how good a tutor is.
Also bear in mind that a tutor with even 10 years' experience in teaching primary school students would not necessarily be very suitable for a university student. Make sure the tutor's experience is relevant to your situation.
One final but very important point - always avoid tutors who hesitate or refuse to discuss their previous experience. Often tutors with an inadequate background will become defensive and act as though their skills are beyond question. As I mentioned earlier, you are the customer and you have a right to know what you're paying for. You deserve an answer to this question, and there is no valid reason for any tutor not to provide one.
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2. What experience does
