{"id":6238,"date":"2024-11-12T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/?p=6238"},"modified":"2024-10-30T03:12:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T03:12:23","slug":"topic-focus-basic-tutoring-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/topic-focus-basic-tutoring-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Topic Focus: Basic Tutoring Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/topic-focus-basic-tutoring-tips\/#Tips_for_Reducing_Unwanted_Noise_During_Lessons\" >Tips for Reducing Unwanted Noise During Lessons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/topic-focus-basic-tutoring-tips\/#Self-Care_for_Online_Tutors\" >Self-Care for Online Tutors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/topic-focus-basic-tutoring-tips\/#Customer_Service_Concepts_That_Apply_to_Online_Tutoring\" >Customer Service Concepts That Apply to Online Tutoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/topic-focus-basic-tutoring-tips\/#5_Pro_Tips_for_Handling_Tech_Issues_During_Online_Lessons\" >5 Pro Tips for Handling Tech Issues During Online Lessons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/topic-focus-basic-tutoring-tips\/#How_to_Write_Great_Lesson_Notes\" >How to Write Great Lesson Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/topic-focus-basic-tutoring-tips\/#Maximize_Your_Income_with_Last-Minute_Bookings\" >Maximize Your Income with Last-Minute Bookings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/topic-focus-basic-tutoring-tips\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>A lot goes into being a successful online tutor. Things like your space, your equipment, the <a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/our-materials\/how-to-answer-what-materials-do-you-recommend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">type of materials<\/a> you use, and both you and your students' mental states play a factor in how well each lesson goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Reducing_Unwanted_Noise_During_Lessons\"><\/span><strong>Tips for Reducing Unwanted Noise During Lessons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/23041325\/tutor_basics_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An unhappy man wearing a pair of headphones with a microphone attached\" class=\"wp-image-6241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/23041325\/tutor_basics_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/23041325\/tutor_basics_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/23041325\/tutor_basics_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/23041325\/tutor_basics_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/23041325\/tutor_basics_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/tips-for-reducing-unwanted-noise-during-lessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Care_for_Online_Tutors\"><\/span><strong>Self-Care for Online Tutors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being prepared for work isn't only about our physical surroundings; how we feel internally is also extremely important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/self-care-for-online-tutors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_Service_Concepts_That_Apply_to_Online_Tutoring\"><\/span><strong>Customer Service Concepts That Apply to Online Tutoring<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/customer-service-concepts-that-apply-to-online-tutoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Pro_Tips_for_Handling_Tech_Issues_During_Online_Lessons\"><\/span><strong>5 Pro Tips for Handling Tech Issues During Online Lessons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/23041342\/tutor_basics_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A frustrated young man sitting in front of a laptop computer while touching his forehead\" class=\"wp-image-6242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/23041342\/tutor_basics_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/23041342\/tutor_basics_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/23041342\/tutor_basics_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/23041342\/tutor_basics_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/23041342\/tutor_basics_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/customer-service-online-tutoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Write_Great_Lesson_Notes\"><\/span><strong>How to Write Great Lesson Notes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/how-to-write-great-lesson-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximize_Your_Income_with_Last-Minute_Bookings\"><\/span><strong>Maximize Your Income with Last-Minute Bookings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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. 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