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Voc
Student
Landrum, South Carolina
42
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MYTHILI NADARAJAH
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MYTHILI’s Answer
Hi Voc!
I am not a professional, full-time teacher but I do some teaching as my part-time. I do tutor kids as young as 6 years old to as old as 35 years old. And i also use physical as well as online methods to teach. My techniques of setting up the lessons for the learners start with knowing about the learners' capabilities. From the capability identified (in the first 1-2 lessons), I will set up my teaching framework for the learner. I will teach based on the school syllabus (a reference to the textbook). Otherwise, I try to get some ideas for the syllabus pattern from the internet from different sources, do the comparison work and create one that will be suitable for me to teach and the learners to follow. My classes will not be kept boring - I do games alternatively for my learners to get them excited for the lessons.
I am not a professional, full-time teacher but I do some teaching as my part-time. I do tutor kids as young as 6 years old to as old as 35 years old. And i also use physical as well as online methods to teach. My techniques of setting up the lessons for the learners start with knowing about the learners' capabilities. From the capability identified (in the first 1-2 lessons), I will set up my teaching framework for the learner. I will teach based on the school syllabus (a reference to the textbook). Otherwise, I try to get some ideas for the syllabus pattern from the internet from different sources, do the comparison work and create one that will be suitable for me to teach and the learners to follow. My classes will not be kept boring - I do games alternatively for my learners to get them excited for the lessons.
Bill Watts
Consultant
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Bill’s Answer
Hi Voc!
Instead of focusing on ads at this stage I would approach teachers and try and get them sending you students. Volunteering is highly valuable, preferably on a consistent basis, as teachers can see you're skilled, reliable, personable etc. They are far more likely to refer you if they have got to know you a little.
Starting out is the hardest part. But things grew at a natural pace for me as I was in school when I was tutoring initially. So I didn't force anything. But after a couple of years i was so busy I was turning people away, even having bumped my prices up.
Try using google adwords. For me I set "Philadelphia math tutor" as a search and whenever someone searched that my website would typically come up in the sponsored links. And then my website would usually come up in the regular results as well since I was one of the only math tutors with a website in my town. I only got a few students through adwords, but it hardly cost me anything so it was well worth it.
Don't be afraid to ask current students/parents for referrals. Once you've been tutoring someone for a month or so just say nicely that you'd be very appreciative if you could share my name is anyone is looking for tutoring, as I'm trying to expand my business or whatever.
I would say it's best to hit up those schools with flyers. And when you hand out flyers, try and speak to the principal, or a teacher. At the very least speak to the receptionist and smile and introduce yourself :)
It's not easy but you can make it work. It helps a LOT if it's something you're passionate about. I've only kept doing this for so long because I love tutoring math.
Your understanding of the topic is very important, but even more important is your ability to convey your knowledge in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a variety of students. I found the tutoring the easy part. The more difficult part was juggling cancellations and dealing with lots of phone calls and all that sort of thing.
Instead of focusing on ads at this stage I would approach teachers and try and get them sending you students. Volunteering is highly valuable, preferably on a consistent basis, as teachers can see you're skilled, reliable, personable etc. They are far more likely to refer you if they have got to know you a little.
Starting out is the hardest part. But things grew at a natural pace for me as I was in school when I was tutoring initially. So I didn't force anything. But after a couple of years i was so busy I was turning people away, even having bumped my prices up.
Try using google adwords. For me I set "Philadelphia math tutor" as a search and whenever someone searched that my website would typically come up in the sponsored links. And then my website would usually come up in the regular results as well since I was one of the only math tutors with a website in my town. I only got a few students through adwords, but it hardly cost me anything so it was well worth it.
Don't be afraid to ask current students/parents for referrals. Once you've been tutoring someone for a month or so just say nicely that you'd be very appreciative if you could share my name is anyone is looking for tutoring, as I'm trying to expand my business or whatever.
I would say it's best to hit up those schools with flyers. And when you hand out flyers, try and speak to the principal, or a teacher. At the very least speak to the receptionist and smile and introduce yourself :)
It's not easy but you can make it work. It helps a LOT if it's something you're passionate about. I've only kept doing this for so long because I love tutoring math.
Your understanding of the topic is very important, but even more important is your ability to convey your knowledge in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a variety of students. I found the tutoring the easy part. The more difficult part was juggling cancellations and dealing with lots of phone calls and all that sort of thing.
Dalphne Ray
Special Education Teacher
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Dallas, Texas
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Dalphne’s Answer
I use the 5E model to set up lessons. (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate)
There are many examples of the 5E model online you can use to set up your lessons. This template is very simple and self explanatory.
There are many examples of the 5E model online you can use to set up your lessons. This template is very simple and self explanatory.
Robert Musselwhite
Entrepreneur
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Naples, Florida
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Robert’s Answer
Hi. I’ll start by assuming you simply want to know how to present a lesson.
1. Research and understand your topic thoroughly.
2. Start a lesson by briefly telling them what they are about to learn and it’s relevance to them. This prepares your audience or students for what they are about to learn and the value it will have for them.
3. Tell them what you’re going to tell them in relevant and relatable terms.
4. Summary, tell them what you told them, what they’ve learned and how it will benefit them.
5. Allow time now for questions and clarification.
1. Research and understand your topic thoroughly.
2. Start a lesson by briefly telling them what they are about to learn and it’s relevance to them. This prepares your audience or students for what they are about to learn and the value it will have for them.
3. Tell them what you’re going to tell them in relevant and relatable terms.
4. Summary, tell them what you told them, what they’ve learned and how it will benefit them.
5. Allow time now for questions and clarification.