An evaluation of a students strengths and weaknesses prior to tutoring is most important, because it gives the tutor/teacher a picture of where the student stands among his or her classmates at the present time, in reference to a specific skill or skills or an academic subject. The evaluation/assessment pinpoints the academic skill or skills that the student needs tutoring.

In order for a student to overcome a stumbling block or weak academic area related to being successful in school, the assessment is the key to unlocking the door to the student having success in the tutoring program. Tutoring without an assessment is like driving a car at night with your lights off. You can't see where you are going!

Dr. Darryl Larman's Assessment is approved by the State Department of Education and the local school systems. Dr. Darryl Larman is an expert in many fields including assessments and diagnostic testing. At the College level and University level, Dr. Darryl Larman has taught assessment courses and classes to thousands of tutors and teachers. Tutors and teachers learn how to understand the results of the assessment in order to implement the Smart Student Tutoring Program/Plan that has been developed from the Evaluation/Assessment. Simply stated, You need an Evaluation/Assessment prior to tutoring in order to tutor a student successfully!

The Evaluation/Assessment is the foundation of the the tutoring program for any student. If you don't have an assessment prior to tutoring a student, many hours of useless tutoring may take the place of Smart Tutoring that results in a successful and confident student that has overcome his or her stumbling block in the education process. Remember, to turn your lights on when driving at night and always remember to have an assessment prior to tutoring, for any grade: K to 12 and at the college level.