tutor

One-on-one teacher

A tutor is a private instructor who teaches one student or a small group, typically supplementing formal education: She hired a math tutor for her son.

The verb means to provide such instruction: He tutors high school students in chemistry.

In British universities, a tutor is a faculty member who advises and instructs students individually.

teaching

instruction

Guidance for action

  • lessonUnit of teaching
  • homeworkStudent assignments for outside class
  • studyDeliberate learning effort

drill · practice · review · session · assignment · question · answer · preparation · exam · test

role

instructor

One who teaches skills

coach · mentor · guide · facilitator · governess · crammer · private · personal · online · home

mentor

advisor

One who gives guidance

elder · guru · sage · expert · consultant · guide · encourager · motivator · nurturer · sponsor

academic

curriculum

Educational program's content plan

academia · classroom · school · examination · textbook · coursework · essay · grade · assessment · matriculation

expertise

master

Authority or controller

academic · professor · lecturer · maven · virtuoso · proficient · skilled · qualified · experienced · credentialed

Categories
Opposites
teaching relationship role

tutorstudent

One formally enrolled somewhere

pupil · learner · tutee · mentee · apprentice

instructional format

tutorlecturer

One who teaches formally

classroom teacher · professor · instructor · schoolteacher

Phrases
Family

tutoring, tutorial, tutors, tutored, tutelage, tutorship, tutorials, tutee, tutelary

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