how to meet your tutor

Make sure that you speak with your tutor on the telephone before your first session. Since you are finding him/her online, you want to make sure that he/she is a legitimate tutor.

Do not be afraid to ask your tutor questions about himself/herself and his/her qualifications. You are going to be paying this person money to help you so you have the right to question his/her capabilities.

Do not rely on electronic communication to schedule your tutoring sessions. Online communication is often difficult to interpret.

Let someone know where you are going, who you are meeting, what his/her phone number is, and how you can be reached before you leave for the session.

If possible, have a parent or friend come with you to the first session to make sure you are in good hands.