The wrong tutor wastes a term and shakes a child's confidence. Use this checklist before you commit. 1. **Subject depth** — Have they taught this exact syllabus for 2+ years? 2. **Recent students** — Can they name three current students you can (with consent) call? 3. **First-session plan** — A serious tutor sends a diagnostic plan before session one. 4. **Session structure** — Do they use goals, worked examples and independent practice? 5. **Feedback loop** — Do they send a short parent update after each session? 6. **Trial class** — Every professional tutor offers a free or low-cost trial. 7. **Cancellation policy** — Fair terms are 24-hour notice, not per-session penalties. 8. **Price vs value** — The cheapest tutor is rarely the best value; the most expensive isn't either. 9. **Backup plan** — What happens if they're sick — do they have a network? 10. **Chemistry** — Your child should look forward to session two. Every Tutoring Galaxy tutor is vetted against this exact list — book a free match call.

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