Pros
Good hourly pay, flexible part time hours, students are ready to work, students skills are assessed upon entry, students earn points that can be translated into prizes or gift cards.
Cons
Sylvan offers a system oriented teaching method, with predetermined lessons. Students must pass each level via a post test - with 80% accuracy, and supposedly no help. Yet many tutors help students with the tests, especially if the student is ready for the next lesson. Tests are much too long, assessment can be shorter. Tutors are to spend only 15 mins a session on HW, yet most students want HW help beyond 15 mins. Tutors work with special needs students without reviewing their IEP. Sites are disorganized with student files in disarray, pencils, graph/scratch paper missing. Tutors are asked to work with 2 or 3 students at a time.