tutor
1 of 2noun/ˈtu:.tər/
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a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group
B1A tutor is a person who provides individualized or small-group instruction to help students understand specific subjects or improve their skills. Tutors often work outside of regular classroom hours and focus on areas where students may need extra support, such as in subjects they find challenging or for test preparation. Their role is to offer personalized attention, explain concepts in different ways, and address the specific needs of each student to ensure their academic success. Tutors may work in schools, privately, or through online platforms.
- She hired a math tutor to help her daughter improve her grades.
- The tutor helped the student prepare for the college entrance exams.
- He works as a language tutor, teaching Spanish to beginners.
- The tutor specializes in SAT preparation and test-taking strategies.
- The tutor tailored the lessons to the student's learning style and pace.
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a teacher at a university or college who helps and guides a group of students with their studies
- The tutor helped me understand the complex concepts in the course.
- She is my tutor for the advanced physics class.
- Tutors often hold office hours to assist students with their work.
- He met with his tutor every week to go over his assignments.
- The tutor provides guidance on both assignments and exams.