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What’s the difference between tutoring and coaching?

Tutoring helps students with what they are learning Coaching helps students with how they learn- building the habits, structure, and mindset needed to manage their time, stay organized, start tasks, and follow through independently.

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Written by Robin Louw
Updated over a month ago


Key Differences

Tutoring

Coaching

Subject-specific help (math, English, etc.)

Skill-based help (time management, planning, routines, motivation)

Fixes academic problem areas

Builds long-term learning behaviors

Helps with homework, lessons, and test prep

Helps students become independent and self-managed

Short-term academic focus

Long-term habit-building and life skills

Reactive (focuses on current struggles)

Proactive (prevents issues and builds confidence)


How Coachbit Uses Coaching

Coachbit coaching focuses on:

  • Building study routines and planning skills

  • Improving organization and follow-through

  • Developing motivation and self-discipline

  • Encouraging independence, accountability, and confidence

Instead of helping with one subject, coaching builds the underlying skills students need to succeed in all subjects and in everyday life.


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