Tutor/ˈtuːtər/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Private Instruction A tutor often provides one-on-one guidance outside of regular classroom teaching. After school, the tutor helped me with difficult physics concepts. Pro Tip 2/3Customized Learning Tutors tailor their teaching to the individual student's pace and learning style. My tutor created special exercises just for me. Pro Tip 3/3Flexible Scheduling Tutoring sessions can often be scheduled at times that work for both the tutor and student. My tutor comes every Sunday and Wednesday evening.