Kids grow up so soon these days. One day they are crawling out of the crib and the next thing you know, they are ready for starting their education. However much fun it may be to attend school, there will be many challenges that your child will have to face along the way. It all starts with creating the foundation upon which your child will later learn the intricacies of the world around him. The first few years in school generally set the base upon which your kid will begin comprehending the education being imparted to him/her. This, therefore is the most important time of his/her life.

One of the first lessons that a child is taught in these nascent years of his/her education is reading comprehension. To help your kid get a better hang of things, you can always hire a reading tutor who will give the extra attention that your child needs for grasping the concept. But finding the right person for the job isn’t easy. And even if you do find someone good enough, you will not want to get into a deal that isn’t worthy of the services being offered. Here are a few tips to help you hire the best reading tutor for your child.

• Look for recommendations. Word of mouth is the most trustworthy source of credible options to choose, no matter what it is you are looking for. Concerned parents will always offer you some great advice as to which tutor can help your child with his reading comprehension. Plus, if they have had any bad experiences with someone, you will be warned beforehand.
• Consult your child’s teachers at school. Being from the same industry, they will be able to offer you some good recommendations. Plus they are in constant touch with your child and therefore understand what his/her needs are. You can trust them to point you in the right direction.
• Many schools teachers also offer the services of reading tutorship for their students. Check if anyone in your child’s schools will provide some home-schooling to your child. You wouldn’t have to look too far!
• When getting into a contract with the tutor, don’t end up paying for long term services. Pay as you go and keep the option of cancelling the employment open. You do not want to be stuck with the wrong guy.
• Look for exclusivity. Generally reading tutors will offer their services to a number of students, sometimes together in a classroom environment and sometimes by providing home lessons. Exclusive tutoring of your child will provide him with the personal attention he/she was missing out on in his school.
• Ask if the tutor will be giving homework to your child. This will help you get involved in the tutoring process, keep an eye on your child’s progress and work with him/her towards better reading comprehension.#