Topic Focus: Basic Tutoring Tips
A lot goes into being a successful online tutor. Things like your space, your equipment, the type of materials you use, and both you and your students' mental states play a factor in how well each lesson goes.
This time, we'd like to present a selection of older articles that highlight some important tips related to these factors. These posts cover things ranging from handling the occasional technical problem to caring for your mental and physical health while working as a tutor. We hope you'll find something here to make your teaching experience more positive and productive.
Tips for Reducing Unwanted Noise During Lessons
While we can't control everything happening around us during a lesson, there are things we can do to minimize distracting sounds. This article offers several (mostly free) tips to help get your tutoring space quiet and ready for work.
Self-Care for Online Tutors
Being prepared for work isn't only about our physical surroundings; how we feel internally is also extremely important.
Things like routines, work schedules and the tools we use can have a big impact on how effective we are. Take a look at these tips to see if you're incorporating them into your work life.
Customer Service Concepts That Apply to Online Tutoring
"Customer service" may not be a term you think about relating to tutoring. But if you take a look at some principles used in other industries, you'll find that much of it connects to how tutors interact with students.
5 Pro Tips for Handling Tech Issues During Online Lessons
It's hard to have good lessons with technical issues interrupting things. But one way to minimize the negative effects of tech problems is to know what to do when they pop up. Check out these tips and make sure you're prepared.
How to Write Great Lesson Notes
Lesson notes provide a convenient class summary for students, but they are also an opportunity to leave a positive impression that can lead to future bookings. If your student requests lesson notes from you, these tips will help you get the biggest possible benefit from them.
Maximize Your Income with Last-Minute Bookings
Finally, this article is all about helping you to make the most of your time tutoring with Engoo from a financial perspective. You may not have known, but a large percentage of lesson slots are booked very shortly before they are scheduled to begin. Have you been closing yours too early?
Wrap-up
Many tutors, particularly new ones, don't look back at articles we've posted here on the blog in the past. These older posts, however, contain a wealth of information that can help to improve your physical, mental and even financial situation as an online tutor. Take advantage of them!
