Get the right private dyslexia tutor, 10 questions to ask

Top 10 questions to ask to help you get the right dyslexia tutor.

Hiring a private tutor may seem like a good option, if a dyslexic child needs extra help.

A private dyslexia tutor can offer extra support and help the child fill any gaps in learning. When choosing a tutor, you want to be sure they are qualified and will do a good job.

Private Tutors card

To get the right dyslexia tutor for a child, use the ‘Private Tutors’ card below.

These Mooki Cards are based on scientific research, learn more “Monitoring children’s growth in early literacy”.

Trained and safe dyslexia tutors

When choosing a private dyslexia tutor for your child, ask the questions below:

• Is the tutor qualified to teach dyslexic children?
• Does the tutor have a background check which allows them to work with children?
• How will the tutoring help with school work?
• What improvements will the child make and how long is this expected to take?
• How will I get feedback on progress?

To learn more about finding a suitable dyslexia tutor see, “Finding a tutor”.

Watch the clickable video below, ‘Ask Private Tutors’, where the Dyslexic Mum discusses questions to ask a private dyslexia tutor.

Use the top tips below from the Dyslexic Mum to check that the private tutor is helping the child to progress:

• Multi-sensory Learning – A tutor working with dyslexic children. Should use dyslexic friendly teaching. Such as multi-sensory learning and make learning fun by playing games.
• Clear Goals – The child should be working towards clear goals, at a similar level to the work they have in class. You should be given feedback after every session, showing if your child is improving.
• Word Lists – The ‘Mooki cards’ kit has loads of handy word lists to check if the child is improving, such as the ‘100 Words‘ card. A list of the 100 crucial words every dyslexic child needs to know, to be able to read 50% of most books.  

The rest of the “Mooki” card deck includes everything you need to help your dyslexic child at home and is a fraction of the cost.

Everything you need to help a dyslexic child. 56 cards with 10 minute activities. Perfect for using at home or in the classroom. Order your “Mooki Cards” here!