What is the difference between a tutor and an instructor?

An instructor deals with a large group of students at a professional level. On the contrary, a tutor manages a group (preferably small) on a more personal level. While a tutor and a teacher teach, they are two completely different positions. A tutor can teach anything outside of school.

Tutors may have very specific skills that they teach to their students. The tutors are usually teachers of one or two subjects. They work privately for individual or small groups of students. Both teachers and tutors help students gain knowledge.

However, the roles of tutors and teachers differ greatly. Teachers focus on teaching or instructing, while tutors provide additional help for students to learn what is difficult for them. The main difference between tutor and teacher is that teachers teach an entire class, while tutors teach students. Teaching and tutoring involve far more differences than you think.

While teachers have to manage large classes of up to 30 students, the job of a tutor is to support student learning in a more personalized and flexible way. Tutor is a word that has partial synonyms, because other words do not describe in detail what it means to be a tutor. A tutor is a private education teacher who teaches individual students in individual classes or in small groups. Private tutoring is a way to help slow students keep up with their peers in school, while students who are already at a high level use tutors to reach new levels.

Tutoring can provide children with a competitive advantage in school and, as a result, the use of private tutors is increasing.

Professor Daniel Keaton
Professor Daniel Keaton

Archetype:The Scholarly Mentor–CoachA steady, intellectually grounded guide who blends the authority of academia with the practical wisdom of a seasoned tutor. Daniel embodies credibility, calm structure, and motivational clarity—ideal for students, parents, and tutors navigating the demands of A-level study.Background:Professor Daniel Keaton spent a decade as an A-level subject lead (Maths & Physics) before moving into higher education as a lecturer in Pedagogy and Assessment. For the past 12 years, he has specialised in:• A-level teaching & exam methodology• academic mentoring for high-achieving and struggling students• tutor training, first-session frameworks, and pedagogical design• online tutoring practice, digital tools & remote learning psychology• supporting families in making informed tutoring decisions• tutor career development—earning potential, business setup, market demandDaniel writes with a voice that is measured, confident, structured, and deeply student-centred. His explanations demystify both the academic journey and the tutoring profession.Tone Signature:Authoritative yet warm, academically grounded, practical, mentoring-focused.

Leave Message

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *