Choosing the right tutoring agency can make all the difference in achieving your child's academic goals. At The Degree Gap, our longstanding experience in teaching and academia allows us to expertly match students with tutors, ensuring a seamless academic experience. In this blog, I will outline what to look for in a tutoring agency and how The Degree Gap addresses these challenges.
Full Integration
A primary objective for any tutoring agency should be to create a seamless tutoring experience. At The Degree Gap, we have built a structure that allows students to book a call in under five minutes. Our mission is centered on convenience, aiming to "help you go from problem to solution in under 24 hours." We've addressed every point of friction to achieve this goal.
Video Hosting
Effective communication is crucial. Students should be able to message tutors and take calls on the same platform, avoiding the hassle of unreliable Zoom connections, passwords, or emails that end up in junk folders. From my experience, these issues can consume 10-15 minutes of a typical hour-long session. At The Degree Gap, we partner with Lessonspace, a video hosting platform fully integrated into our software. This integration allows both parties to share screens, view recordings, and interact fully during sessions. Lesson tracking also enables tutors to seamlessly continue from where the last session ended.
Hassle-Free Transactions
All payments for sessions are made through our secure portal before the lesson. Simply visit the marketplace, select a convenient time from the calendar, and book. This system eliminates the need for weekly invoicing and follow-up payment requests. We support multiple payment options, including credit cards, bank transfers, and digital wallets, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
In-House Conversations
Hosting all communications through our platform was a critical decision. This approach allows us to track conversations for safeguarding purposes and ensure timely responses. If a tutor is unavailable, we can quickly find an alternative, ensuring that your academic issues are resolved as swiftly as possible.
Exceptional Tutors for Outstanding Education
With over eight years of experience and thousands of tutoring hours, we know what makes an exceptional tutor. Unlike most agencies, our tutors are primarily teachers or lecturers. We believe that great tutors possess subject matter expertise and the ability to connect with students, inspiring a love for learning. We only hire tutors who demonstrate this passion during their interviews.
Qualities of Exceptional Tutors
- Expert Knowledge: Deep understanding of the subject and curriculum requirements.
- Proven Skills: Ability to explain concepts clearly and adapt to different learning styles.
- Engagement: Uses interactive and engaging teaching methods to keep students motivated.
- Patience and Empathy: Understands student challenges and provides help on a human level.
Conclusion
Choosing a good tutoring agency involves more than finding knowledgeable tutors. At The Degree Gap, our eight years of experience have allowed us to create a seamless experience for students. This includes in-house chat functionalities, multiple payment options, and integrated video hosting.
Are you looking for a reliable tutoring agency that meets all these criteria? Start your search today with The Degree Gap and take the first step towards academic excellence!
