Is Tutoring Right for You?: A Teachers Guide

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Are you a teacher or on your way to becoming a teacher? Are you passionate about working one-on-one with students and helping them achieve their goals? If you enjoy teaching, have a passion for helping others, and can commit to the time and effort required, tutoring can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience.

In order to make an informed decision about whether tutoring is the right path for you, have a look at our list below.  Whether you are a university student, a teacher, or retired professional, by carefully considering these factors, you will be able to make the decision that is best for you.

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Flexible Schedule:

Tutoring often allows you to set your own hours, making it ideal for students, busy teachers, or individuals with other commitments.

Consideration: Tutoring positions can be temporary or project-based, offering less job stability compared to traditional employment

Online Options:

Older students are sometimes available to meet online, reducing the time needed to travel.

Consideration:  While online is an option, many students still prefer in-person tutoring.

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Personalized Attention:

You can tailor your teaching style and pace to meet the specific needs of each student, allowing for a deeper understanding of the material.

Consideration:  Tutoring requires consistency and dedication to student progress requiring you to monitor their progress and possibly adjust your teaching style.

Professional Growth:

Tutoring can help you strengthen your own knowledge of the subject matter and develop new teaching skills.

Consideration: You may need to spend time creating individualized lesson plans or researching materials to best meet the needs and learning style of your student.

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Earn Extra Income:

Tutoring can provide a valuable source of additional income, especially for students or individuals looking to supplement their earnings. 

Consideration: While tutoring can be lucrative, it may not offer the same earning potential as full time positions.

Positive Impact:

You can make a significant difference in a student’s life by helping them succeed academically and build confidence.

Consideration: Sometimes you may not see your impact/progress as quickly as you would like as the process can take time.

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Working with Totally Tutors:

If you have decided tutoring is the right path for you, working with a Tutor Agency such as Totally Tutors can offer several advantages:

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Pre-screened Students:

Although there are many students in need of tutoring, finding students can sometimes be a challenge. Totally Tutors conducts interviews and assessments to match you with a student that fits your expertise and personality.

Administrative Support:

Totally Tutors handle tasks such as scheduling, invoicing, and payment processing, freeing you to focus on tutoring.

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Professional Development:

We provide training and resources to help tutors improve your teaching skills and stay up-to-date with educational trends.

Networking Opportunities:

We connect you with other tutors and professionals in the education field, expanding your network.

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Resources:

Use your own resources or use our resources to assist in supporting student success.

If you are interested in tutoring for the 2024/25 school year, please hit reply and let us know.  We are looking for more tutors and we will do our best to match you to a student.