tutor

/ˈtjuːtə/noun

A person who teaches a single student or a small group, giving them individual attention.

Example sentence

“Her parents hired a tutor to help her with math.”

In British universities, also a staff member responsible for guiding students. As a verb: 'she tutors students in math'.

Related words

kindergartenA school for young children, typically aged four to six, before they start regular schooling.researchCareful study or investigation carried out to discover facts or test ideas.collegeA school of higher learning where students study for undergraduate degrees.essayA fairly short piece of writing that examines a single topic or question.professorA teacher of the highest academic rank at a university or college.gradeA letter, number, or mark that shows how well someone did on a test or piece of work.