No Such Thing as the Best Private Tutor?

Aug. 11, 2011 - PRLog -- As primary and secondary schools cut resources... and as college admission and jobs become increasingly competitive… the tutoring industry has swelled to aid students striving to keep up with the demanding environment. Today’s tutoring centers and agencies tout their tutors to be “most qualified” or “elite university graduates” or “perfect test scorers” but is there really such a thing as the universally “best" tutor? The reality is that every student is unique, every family has different needs, and every teacher has very different strengths and weaknesses.

Is a gifted intellect with perfect SAT scores the best tutor for a struggling 2nd grader struggling to achieve grade-level reading fluency?  Is a nationally-acclaimed concert pianist the best teacher for an autistic middle school student who loves music?  Is an intense Division I athlete who has won two national championships the best coach for a recently-handicapped adult looking to try a new sport for fun & therapy?  Possibly… but not necessarily.

NextGuru.com has taken a fresh new approach rooted in the philosophy that the best results come from offering the broadest choice to the parents and students who most clearly understand the need.  All types of teachers from all walks of life are brought together on one single website, just a point and click away.  Experienced classroom teachers, classically-trained musicians, retired coaches, college honor students, students who overcame a struggle, special education instructors, self-taught performers… the one common thread being a passion for teaching. Prospective students search, review and connect with teachers in a safe, privacy-protected environment… and then they take an in-person trial class to find their perfect match.

“It’s been amazing to watch this unfold…” comments Chief Mom Officer Jenny Chang, “…as each student has such different needs… there almost always seems to be one of our members who can meet that unique requirement.” So don’t worry if you have a very specific situation.  Chances are that somewhere in the pages of http://www.nextguru.com... you’ll be able to find your next guru.

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NextGuru.com started in Southern California in 2010 as an efficient online platform to connect students with private tutors, music teachers and coaches. In April 2011, the company launched a redesigned website and expanded services across California. In June, expansion continued to Washington, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada and Texas. The website empowers parents and students to search, review and choose a private instructor in a privacy-protected environment. NextGuru.com, with over 4000 registered tutor members, currently operates in the state of California.