There are many different resources for finding the right tutor for your student. Of course, speaking to your student’s teacher for their suggestions will always be a good start. Asking around any community organizations or churches that you may be involved with may also turn up good results. Naturally, personal recommendations are a valuable way to locate tutors with a proven track record; ask other parents for their suggestions or experiences.
Initial consultations with for-profit tutoring services are generally free, so it’s a good idea to check out companies such as Score!, Huntington Learning, Kumon, or Sylvan to see if they have locations near you. In addition to these companies, there are many online resources for finding a tutor in your area. General internet searches turn up these and many more aids in locating tutors: PurpleMath, Tutor.com, TutorLocator, DCtech, Classof1. Also, more specific internet searches that include location and subject may return more effective results.
Another approach is to search through the classefied sections of your local newspaper or online equivalent. Craigslist is another great resource. If you do choose a tutor that you are unfamiliar with, make sure to take some pragmatic precautions. There is usually nothing to worry about, but your initial sessions should always be held in a safe public place or at your own residence. See "where should tutoring sessions be held" for more information.