Why hire a tutor? (Students’ Version)

Why hire a tutor? (Students’ Version)

By Janice Pang, Tuition Coordinator

“Mummy, can I not go to school please?” Does that sound like you, just years ago, when you were still a child, tearing away on the first day of school in nursery? Or does this sound more like you, a young adult now, either passing with flying colours or struggling with utmost difficulty in studies – “Mum, can we not hire a tutor?”

Since young till now, education has been both a stress and a fear factor to me and I believe this is the case for many others as well. With the pressure of attaining good grades weighing on you and the dread of being laughed at when results showed otherwise despite the efforts put in, what attitude do you use towards education? How do you face the tutors who seem to intensify the situation?

As a result, most students get turned off when the parents bring up the topic of hiring a tutor for them. Why? Simply because they do not need any more people to add on to the hopes pin on them to do well. In this long and tiring journey, many are lonely and what they wish for is just someone who can understand their inner world and reach out to them. This is exactly why you should hire a tutor!

While the emphasis placed in academic results is high, majority of the tutors are concerned about the mental welfare of their students as well. Think about it, in a class of about 30 people, how would the school teacher be able to dedicate full attention to just a student alone? However, the scenario is now different when you hire a tutor. In one-to-one tuition, the tutor can now spend more quality time with the student and bond closely to the student. From being a guider who aids you in scoring, you will now have a friend to confide in. Wouldn’t this be the simplest yet most important reason why you should hire a tutor – for company through this tough journey?

With that, I would recommend you to visit http://www.wecaretuition.com today to find the right tutor for yourself!

Janice Pang is a tuition coordinator with We Care Tuition Agency. This article is written through the view of the third party. Remember, the outsider gets to see the clearest picture of the situation.

Why hire a tutor? (Parents’ Version)

Why hire a tutor? (Parents’ Version)

By Janice Pang, Operations Director, We Care Tuition Agency.

I may not be a parent myself but I have definitely witnessed the hassle parents have to go through to find the most suitable tutor for their children. As the old saying goes, all parents want the best for their children and this explains why most parents are willing to spend a bomb on their children’s future - education.

So what is holding the parents back from giving their children the best? The answer is simple – bad experience. As an agent, I have often received calls from parents who confided in us about their encounters with awful tutors. Some tutors were liars in disguise while some were money grubbers in the eyes of the parents. Indeed, I sympathise with parents who have become victims of deception. On the other hand, I feel that there is a need to clear the names for all the other innocent tutors out there.

It is true that there are tutors who cheat parents for personal reasons but there are also tutors who teach their students with sincerity and passion. Therefore, I sincerely urge parents who had bad experience before, to believe in the tutors once again. In fact, parents can now rest assured because the tuition agencies will vet through the particulars of the tutors and ensure there is nothing amiss before attaching the tutors to the families.

I have also come up with a few tips as to how parents can judge whether the tutors are suitable candidates for their children.

Tip No.1: You should be able to have a phone interview with the tutors before deciding to hire them.

Tip No.2: The tutors should be able to produce evidence regarding their qualifications. For example, they should bring their certificates down to verify during the first lesson.

Tip No.3: The tutors are recommended by the agents for doing a good job in previous assignments or enjoy a fine reputation – reliability is backed up by the agents.

With these three simple tips, parents can now relax and end their fears about getting horrible tutors again. I hope this article has been useful in one way or another and thank you for reading till the end. Do visit www.wecaretuition.com to enquire more about hiring of quality and dependable tutors.


Janice Pang is a tuition coordinator with We Care Tuition Agency. This article is written through the view of the third party. Remember, the outsider gets to see the clearest picture of the situation.

Why Hire a Tutor?

Why Hire a Tutor?
By Marcus Ong (Senior Tuition Coordinator, We Care Tuition Agency)


Tutors are hired to guide students who may have difficulties catching up in schools. In a school context, it is impossible for a teacher to dedicate full attention to any single student. A tutor may be needed to help a student at a pace suitable for the student. However, before we hire a tutor we need to understand the special needs of our children.

Tutors cannot replace hard work on the part of the student and every student should understand that the tutor will complement the teacher in the school and not to replace the teacher totally. Experienced tutors will also give your child an added advantage especially those who are familiar with the changes in the syllabus. In the Singapore context, the changes in the syllabus can make it a challenge for parents to follow closely. A good tutor can fill the gap well by designing a comprehensive revision programme which is exam orientated.

In many instances, our agency www.wecaretuition.com enhanced a child’s grade through the matching of a suitable tutor who can add value gradually. Many parents may think that schools have remedial programmes for their children to seek help from. However, remedial programmes may not be effective because of the large groups involved. The teacher cannot give individual attention and the progress may be slow. Also, such remedial programmes are scheduled after school hours and your child may be too tired even to concentrate. This is where a good tutor can come in to fill in the gap. Parents may want to take preventive measures when you realize that the grades are falling.

Perhaps, I like to use an analogy to emphasis on the role of a tutor in a child’s academic journey. In an ancient battle, the warrior has a spear and a shield to fight effectively. A teacher in school is like a child’s spear but more children has no shield to fall back. Give your child a shield today by getting him a tutor so that he can fight a good battle out there in the ever changing academic arena. In my next article, I will discuss more on how to choose the correct tutor and what services you should expect from a tuition agency. Meanwhile, do pop by our site at http://www.wecaretuition.com to read other articles too.