Not everyone is a good teacher even if they have the best intentions. Some people are born teachers, but like most other qualities, this one can also be acquired through dedication and training. The same applies to Quran tutors. With the rapid popularity of online learning, Quran tutors face the same challenges and opportunities as teachers of other subjects. Here are some of the qualities of good teachers which equally to a Quran tutor as well.
The first of these qualities is empathy. A Quran tutor must have the ability to bond with his, or her, students, and to understand and resonate with their feelings and emotions. Moreover, a good Quran tutor should be able to communicate on their level and be compassionate with them when they are down, and to celebrate with them when they are happy.
Secondly, a good Quran tutor must have a positive mental attitude. He, or she, should be able to think more on the positive and a little less on the negative side of a student’s progress. A good tutor should keep a smile on his, or her, face when things get tough, and to see the bright side of things. They should seek the positive aspect in every negative situation.
Thirdly, it is absolutely imperative that a good Quran tutor is an excellent role model for his, or her, pupils. Tutors are the window through which many young people see their future. It is, therefore, essential to be a fine role model.
Fourthly, a good Quran tutor must have a well developed sense of humor. It is an established fact that a great sense of humor reduces barriers and lightens the atmosphere, especially during long serious lessons. An ability to make your students laugh from time to time will carry you far and gain you more respect. It also increases your popularity and students will try to seek you out among others.
The fifth necessary quality of a good Quran tutor is calmness. Qualities like aggression and negative attitudes and behaviors that you see in some of your students have a root cause. The fact of the matter is that they are really scared young people who have sometimes come through some bad experiences in life. Yet regardless of their attitude a good tutor should keep calm and in control of himself, or herself, as well as of the situation. This means that a good Quran tutor is good at helping his, or her, students de-stress.
The sixth trait of a good Quran tutor is to be respectful toward his students. Everyone is equally important and deserves respect as anyone else, and everyone has a place in the world. A good Quran tutor, therefore, respects his, or her, peers and students. Having that respect for others gets the tutor the same respect back from others.
The seventh quality of a good tutor is generating inspiration among his students. A good Quran tutor can change a young person's life by helping them realize their potential, helping them to grow, as well as helping them find their talents, skills, and abilities.
The eighth fundamental quality of a good tutor is passion. A dedicated Quran tutor is passionate about what he, or she, is doing. Teaching Quran to young people is a Quran tutor’s true vocation in life. Their purpose in life is to make a difference. Last, but not least, a real tutor is always willing to learn.  A good Quran tutor is always willing to learn from other teachers AND his, or her, students. Although being knowledgeable in their subject, a good Quran tutor knows that one never stop learning.