What to compare on each tutor profile
Start with the learner’s exact course and topic needs. A broad Statistics-and-AS-Level match is useful, but the strongest decision comes from comparing visible profile evidence with the questions that still need an introductory conversation. Rate matters, but it is only one part of value alongside course fit, teaching approach, continuity and communication.
- Course fit
- Exact qualification, awarding body, specification, paper and recent experience with the learner’s course.
- Statistics topic fit
- Priority topics such as sampling, data interpretation, probability, distributions and hypothesis testing.
- Background and credentials
- Relevant subject background, teaching experience, qualified-teacher or examiner status only where the profile states it.
- Teaching approach
- How the tutor diagnoses errors, models reasoning, moves into guided practice and builds independent explanation.
- Evidence to review
- Recent classwork, homework, mock feedback or a topic list that makes the learner’s need specific.
- Availability and continuity
- Current capacity, timetable fit, exam timing and what happens if availability changes.
- Rate and value
- Tutor-set rate, lesson length, preparation, feedback and any practice agreed between lessons.
- Communication and learner fit
- Introductory fit, online tools, feedback expectations, learning needs and safeguarding boundaries.