noun / verb
tutor
TOO-ter/ˈtuːtər/
A person who teaches someone individually, or to teach in this way.
The tutor guides the student's work on a geometry problem.
Etymology
The Latin noun meant a guardian or watcher, and English tutor also denoted a guardian responsible for a child’s interests and development. Individual teaching reflects the educational side of that personal care.
In context
a young man of that status the heir to the dukedom of florence would undoubtedly be expected to speak fluent french consequently he would have a french tutor
More examples
- She tutors two students after school.
- He hired a tutor to help with reading.
- The volunteer tutored adults in basic math.
Forms
tutor · tutors · tutored · tutoring
tutorial noun — a session or guide for instruction
Similar words
- instructor
- Teaches a subject, often to a group.
- coach
- Often develops practical skills or performance.