How to Become a Private Tutor
Wednesday June 24, 2009
Private tutoring is a relatively easy (and definitely fulfilling) way to apply your teaching skills in a new way outside of the classroom. In today's economy, you might be interested in supplementing your income through creative and flexible endeavors. If so, consider starting a neighborhood tutoring business. Here are the first steps you should take if you want to start tutoring this summer, or any time of year.
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I’ve done some tutoring, along with teaching in class. The tutoring is very satisfying because you can work closely with one family, one or two students in the family, and concentrate on helping that individual. Often the parents will implement suggestions, and its very satisfying to see improvement.
One boy who was getting D’s, 10 years old, in 6 months was on the honor roll, not from the tutoring, but his father closed the TV, video games and movies during the week, the kids could only watch and play on the weekends. He said, the kids were fidgety at first, but they got used to it and did more reading, playing, and playing outside. He was very happy with the suggestion. Children’s minds can be overwhelmed by TV and video games, and it can effect their school work. It can also contribute to ADHD in some children.