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Hey Dwayne

The list of questions is really great! I thought about this before but not in such detail. I will take the time carefully answer each of the questions.

Thanks, this will help a lot!

Hmm, I`m not sure about that. It`d be risky to bill myself as a teacher when I`m not the one setting lesson plans and assigning homework. And you can always have a long term tutor, just look at people who struggle with math in college. Going to a friend for consistent math tutoring doesn`t qualify that friend as a teacher.

I`ve started doing that, in terms of music lessons (I teach music and math/science personally) Many parents know me through that. I can always expand though. Thanks!

Okay, I`ll buy that---the long-time tutor. I guess I was thinking grade school, where it would be a bit odd for someone to have an ongoing tutor from 4th-10th grade.

One area that seems to be growing is in Reading. Not only for kids, here in the US, but also new immigrants trying to learn English---both to pass the citizenship test, and to function well in society.

I have three children, one of which needs tutoring. If you pitched your services to me and offered "tutoring" it still would not peak my interest,. Now, tell me that you`ll guarantee at least a "C" in math for my child and I`m yours. If you could guarantee a passing grade "if" my child did everything you asked, you would not have time for all the students you would get.

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True, part of it is the way its worded - Am I pitching higher grades? college acceptance? learning for the sake of learning? Picking up a math skill that was not gotten when it was taught two years previously? I think the best think may be a case by case agreement about what is the expected result of such services

Ive seen the ongoing tutor before. Usually more often with private school children, though. I mean, If you find someone who has a college degree in math to help you middle schooler with pre algebra, and does a god job with it, why not use the same person for precalc in high school? The old saying about "if it ain`t broke, dont fix it"

Reading, Math, and writing/communication skills usually tend to be the areas that get the most attention

Hi Copeland,

Once you get your ideas formalized, consider contacting your local library.  Many libraries sponsor tutoring programs. 

 

You can also contact your local school district to see if they would be willing to work with you on a fee basis.  There’s millions of federal dollars available to pay private tutors.  These funds are provided through the “No Child Left Behind Act” 

 

You might also want to contact a company that provides curriculum for home schooling.  They can provide approved teaching materials.

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Hey Copeland!

Congratulations on taking the next step and starting a tutoring business!

I started a tutoring business on my own back in 2004 and have found it
to be a great business! I love working with kids and helping them
succeed and getting paid for that too!

Are you thinking of online tutoring or private tutoring?
Also, are you thinking of hiring other tutors to work for you or just
yourself?

One thing that I truly believe is that just by being you- you will stand out
from the large tutoring companies. Your style, personality and
enthusiasm for your work will make parents and students want to work
with you. That is what is great about this business.

A great source of referrals I have found is through the teachers. By having
a teacher refer you, it automatically qualifies you in the parent`s mind and
it is a free way to really jump start your business!

Best wishes and HAPPY Tutoring!

-Kasey

Tutoring is something that everyone shouldn’t look for. This is about educating a person; do you have the needed knowledge on your niche? You should always crosscheck it, no matter how confident you are. Before putting your steps to start a tutoring business you should send out a direct mail to your community and give an hour of free lecture on a subject. Now you can see the response, is it worth starting this business? If yes, do homework. Figure out why someone would come to you, how you will be different from others, what is that unique in you will help you to sell more, prepare your lessons, do some maths on investment. Now that you are done with this then talk to some experience people or post it here for more guidance. Then you are all set to start and market your tutoring business.

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