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The word tutor is derived from the Latin word tutor, which means “a watcher, protector, or guardian.” However, in Modern English, a tutor can generally be referred to as a private instructor. A tutor is usually someone who teaches a person on a personal or one-on-one basis, or a small-group of people where the main focus is to provide for more individual attention to each student. In many instances, tutors have no formal training or license to formally teach in a classroom setting. More often than not, tutors are other students who are willing to volunteer their time to other students to help them in their studies or prepare them for an exam. In many cases, tutors can be hired for money to assists students, but those who are paid for their services often have a background as former professors, thus giving them a professional grade worth paying for their time. When it relates to students tutoring other students, its usually done in a school setting where the appropriate materials can be provided and usually there will be a teacher or professor overlooking the student tutors in order to provide for further assistance. Many schools and institutions form after school … Continue reading