Has anyone ever been a tutor b4?

[-DMP-]

Long story short, I just finished grad school and will have a lot of free time on my hands so im looking to make some extra money.

I have an undergrad in EE and love math so I figure I would try tutoring.


Has anyone on here done online or face to face tutoring? any tips yall would like to share.

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@Kamikaze Revy
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I just wanna be great

 

[Woman of god]

High school or college students?

Either way I think you really have to be patient and have a kind heart. I tutored a couple students in high school while I was still in high school myself and I got so close to just screaming "why r u so dumb " I couldn't fathom that those topics that were so simple to me were like another language to them. So u really have to make sure that you understand the intellectual capabilities of others and be able to adjust your approach and demeanor accordingly

 

[EndDomination]

Incredibly easy, incredibly lucrative.
Especially math, science and reading.
Go for the private school kids, I was getting like $20/hr to teach pre-calc at one point.
As long as you understand it, you can push them forward by working from a beginner point (say they need Algebra 2 help, you start with the Algebra 1 concepts being fleshed out and work your way up).

 

[O.T.I.S.]

Never been a tutor or had one but I would definitely recommend it as a college student.

Just know that it's all about getting people to understand the subject... because they might not think like you do when it comes to certain subjects. Finding ways for them to comprehend and retain the info...

And its not about getting them to think like you but to help them understand things as simply as possible. They're paying you to improve their thought process and thats your only goal... To help them improve as efficiently as possible.

And it takes baby steps if it's something complicated but you'll definitely rack up if youre a good teacher

 

[O.T.I.S.]

For example... Im good with numbers. I like math, etc., so if i was to be taught a different language I would want someone to speak something I'm familiar or at least in relation to it but in a different language.

Thats how I would personally teach someone something. Find something they're good at and relate that to something they're struggling with.

 

[dennis roadman]

Never been a tutor or had one but I would definitely recommend it as a college student.

Just know that it's all about getting people to understand the subject... because they might not think like you do when it comes to certain subjects. Finding ways for them to comprehend and retain the info...

And its not about getting them to think like you but to help them understand things as simply as possible. They're paying you to improve their thought process and thats your only goal... To help them improve as efficiently as possible.

And it takes baby steps if it's something complicated but you'll definitely rack up if youre a good teacher

For example... Im good with numbers. I like math, etc., so if i was to be taught a different language I would want someone to speak something I'm familiar or at least in relation to it but in a different language.

Thats how I would personally teach someone something. Find something they're good at and relate that to something they're struggling with.

very correct and very understated

teaching is not easy, dont assume because you're good at something that you can help others be good at it

 

[O.T.I.S.]

very correct and very understated

teaching is not easy, dont assume because you're good at something that you can help others be good at it

Most definitely

I think thats why my mom wants me to be a teacher. I might've got taught something in a completely complicated way but thats not how i would teach other people

I might understand somethings completely logical but I also understand that other people don't think that way. So if im going to instruct them im going to do it as simply as i possibly can for the subject in a way they can relate. I always felt like people are geniuses in their own way.

You might be amazing at english but this person is amazing at programming or engineering but suck at writing papers and etc... There are people out there like that that just can't connect the two (or don't want to) so your job as a teacher is to connect those dots and they'll instantly improve.

My opinion of course.

 

[-DMP-]

High school or college students?

Either way I think you really have to be patient and have a kind heart. I tutored a couple students in high school while I was still in high school myself and I got so close to just screaming "why r u so dumb " I couldn't fathom that those topics that were so simple to me were like another language to them. So u really have to make sure that you understand the intellectual capabilities of others and be able to adjust your approach and demeanor accordingly

I think im gonna do College, that's where the online market seems to be.

Good tips in here folks.

 

[TL15]

I ran a tutoring company when I was in my undergrad...what do you wanna know?

Pros: easy work, set your own hours mostly (or flexible), set your own rates if you market yourself the right way and to the right people
Cons: not steady "40 hrs" per week, some parents are overly attentive and expect immediate results, lots of competition in large cities...

go for it

 

[dennis roadman]

Most definitely

I think thats why my mom wants me to be a teacher. I might've got taught something in a completely complicated way but thats not how i would teach other people

I might understand somethings completely logical but I also understand that other people don't think that way. So if im going to instruct them im going to do it as simply as i possibly can for the subject in a way they can relate. I always felt like people are geniuses in their own way.

You might be amazing at english but this person is amazing at programming or engineering but suck at writing papers and etc... There are people out there like that that just can't connect the two (or don't wamt to) so your job as a teacher is to connect tbose dots and they'll instantly improve.

My opinion of course.

it's why so many college professors are terrible teachers. they only deal with people interested in their life's passion, and even then they might have only stayed in academia to pursue that passion, and teaching just comes with it

look at the coaches of the most recent NBA finals, basic role players who know what it's like to grind out something without a huge well of natural talent

i work a lot in the ESL world, so i often come into contact with people who think they can teach it because they can speak it. put them in front of a student and they're complete garbage without any fine tuning, even those who are blessed with patience and empathy from the get

 

[Kamikaze Revy]

Never been a tutor and I can't stand math.
Definitely a good look for you though.

 

[O.T.I.S.]

Btw, a college degree is a peice of paper that basically tells people that you're able to commit to something difficult for a long period of time. All it does is prove that you have commitment and dedication for the occupation you want to be in.

Pretty much anything you want to know and learn can be done online, a library, doubled with experience (unless you're a doctor, surgeon, lawyer, etc., where peoples lives depend on your knowledge imo). But if you prove yourself in some form or fashion (work experience, military, etc.,) you can get out here and make a GOOD living. I dont even have a degree but get job offers regularly based off my experience and background alone. Granted i could make more with more education, but thats in due time. If i had a peice of paper that endorsed what I already know then i would be easily making 6 figures in this society

 

[-DMP-]

I ran a tutoring company when I was in my undergrad...what do you wanna know?

Pros: easy work, set your own hours mostly (or flexible), set your own rates if you market yourself the right way and to the right people
Cons: not steady "40 hrs" per week, some parents are overly attentive and expect immediate results, lots of competition in large cities...

go for it

Whats the best way to find out how to make the subject relatable for someone?

Should I spend the first day getting to know their interest and them as a person?

Like I wanna approach it like @O.T.I.S. said and not just work out the problem for them and expect them to get it, but at the same time, it can be hard to break down stuff you find easy, in a way that's palpable for someone else.

 

[TL15]

Whats the best way to find out how to make the subject relatable for someone?

Should I spend the first day getting to know their interest and them as a person?

Like I wanna approach it like @O.T.I.S. said and not just work out the problem for them and expect them to get it, but at the same time, it can be hard to break down stuff you find easy, in a way that's palpable for someone else.

Depends on age group. I worked with high school and below so for me 1/2 of my job when I would tutor was the subject matter and the other 1/2 was making the material relatable/fun, interacting with parents and showing them how/what I was doing, and just breaking down barriers for the children I was working with to make school in general more enjoyable (or actually just less dreadful)

For college aged students they will more than likely be looking for "the quickest way to learn the material" so depending on subject matter, you might just want to give them immediate tips on how to excel because that's usually what works at the college level.

If I were you, I would reach out to the younger kids first. Go to an Elementary school or middle school the week before school starts, tell them your goals, and see if you can either pass flyers to parents/teachers and/or hold an informational meeting in a classroom for interested parents. The reason I say start with younger kids is because parents will spend more money on their kids education than young adults will spend on their own education. A 19 year old will probably blow you off/ have other options (online, Udemy, Fiverr, on campus tutoring, office hours, friends/classmates). Parents will make investments for their children if you can sell them the benefits.

 

[SheWantTheD]

When I was taking precalc in college I used someone on YouTube that goes by the name Mr Mcbrian (something like that) and as for Calc and Calc 2 I used two different channels: PatrickJMT, and Krista King/IntegralCalc.

If you teach those ways I'm sure the vast majority of your students will understand.