MyGrinds Ireland Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the Most Common Questions

What Makes a Good Tutor?

A good tutor does more than explain answers – they help students understand how to think through problems independently.   The best tutors:  

  • Break complex ideas into simple, clear steps
  • Adapt their teaching style to suit each student
  • Build confidence as well as academic skill
  • Encourage questions and curiosity
  • Focus on exam technique as well as understanding

A great tutor should leave students feeling more confident, more capable, and better prepared for exams after every lesson.

The right tutor is someone whose teaching style and personality match how you learn best.   Some students prefer tutors who:

  • Move slowly and explain concepts in detail
  • Focus strongly on exam questions and marking schemes
  • Use real-life examples to make topics easier to understand

If your first tutor isn’t the perfect match, you can always try another. Finding the right fit can make a huge difference to confidence, motivation, and results.

Online tutoring makes high-quality teaching accessible to students anywhere.

Benefits include:

  • Access to the best tutors regardless of location
  • Flexible scheduling that fits around school and activities
  • Interactive tools like shared whiteboards and screen sharing
  • Recorded notes and resources that can be reviewed later

For many students, online lessons are actually more focused and productive than in-person tutoring.

Tutoring prices vary depending on the tutor’s experience, subject, and level.   Typically:  

  • Highly experienced tutors may charge higher rates
  • Specialist subjects (such as Higher Level Maths or Physics) can cost more

You can request a price range before booking a lesson, so there are no surprises.

Lessons take place online using Zoom, Google Meet or similar meeting software  combined with digital teaching tools such as shared whiteboards.   A typical lesson includes:

  • Reviewing any questions or topics the student struggled with
  • Explaining the key concept clearly
  • Practising exam-style questions together
  • Identifying areas to focus on next

Students can ask questions at any time, and tutors often provide notes, worked solutions, or practice questions after the lesson.