Teachers in schools provide teaching to a large group of students in class. In most cases, they are required to conduct their teaching based on a certain curriculum in accordance with the students’ academic standards. As such, the learning process is conducted as a whole and the teacher would have less chance to focus on each individual student’s strengths and weaknesses. This also means that the teacher is limited to choosing one teaching style that is deemed fit for the majority of the students.

While tutors can teach in groups too, they are much often smaller in size as compared to classes in schools. Tutors also provide individual tutoring, which allows for teaching to be focused on one student. As such, tutors can amend lesson plans in favor of the student’s learning style as well as their strengths and weaknesses.

In schools, teachers use standardized teaching material that is suitable for children with different learning styles. Teachers also have to pace their lessons to be on schedule, moving ahead whenever the majority of the students have understood the information. After all, teachers need to ensure that the teaching syllabus is complete before examinations commence.

On the other hand, tutors provide tuition to reinforce learning that has already been in the classroom. This time, tutors are able to cater to the specific needs of students and help them to clarify any doubts they have. Tutors can also provide students with study tips and techniques catered to the specific student. As such, the pace of the lesson is focused on the tutee, and this ensures that the student fully understands the topic.