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Elizabeth M. replied to Elizabeth M.'s discussion 'Advice/Opinions Needed'

I tutor them at their local library. I suppose I could put one kid at one table and the other kid at another or I could put one kid at one end of the table and the other at the other end.

16 hours ago

Elizabeth M. replied to Elizabeth M.'s discussion 'Advice/Opinions Needed'

I was rather hoping the moms would tell others, especially since they get some free hours out of it (the one mom lit up like the 4th of July when she heard that), but so far... it hasn't happened.

16 hours ago

Tina replied to Elizabeth M.'s discussion 'Advice/Opinions Needed'

Ditto on what Karen said. You're kind of stuck until January, but then I'd make it clear that you no longer do group tutoring, and that they are getting a bargain at $25 per hour. Just some ideas: is it possible to put them in different areas of t...

19 hours ago

Karen Blehm replied to Elizabeth M.'s discussion 'Advice/Opinions Needed'

Word of mouth advertising... these moms are going to tell others of the great deal they got and how they got it. Other people will seek out tutoring at the same rate (basically, at half of what you wanted to charge). Seems like you need to stick w...

23 hours ago

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Advice/Opinions Needed 4 Replies

I charged the moms of the 6th graders $25 an hour for both boys because they said they couldn't afford $25 an hour for each one. (The boys go to a Catholic school. Between the two mothers, they pay...

Tagged: business, advice, tutoring

Started by Elizabeth M. in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Elizabeth M. 16 hours ago.

Doing Just 1-On-1 Tutoring 2 Replies

I've been told I should just hone in and focus on 1-on-1 tutoring and forget the group tutoring and since I've taken on these 6th grade boys, I've been reconsidering offering group tutoring and jus...

Tagged: tutoring, on, 1

Started by Elizabeth M. in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Elizabeth M. 1 day ago.

Using Yard Signs To Advertise 20 Replies

You know those H signs? The ones you usually see around election? I was thinking of buying 50 of them for $37.50, advertising my tutoring services on them, and placing them in fairly strategic loc...

Tagged: tutoring, signs, yard

Started by Elizabeth M. in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Lynda McCartney 1 day ago.

SAT PREP

Hello All, I currently charge $40 per hour for SAT/ACT prep. I would like to do groups of 3-6 students at a time per hour. Any suggestions in terms of what I should charge per hour per student and...

Tagged: prep, sat, tutoring

Started by luis a smith rosario in General Tutoring Discussion Nov 3.

SAT Tutoring? 24 Replies

Several parents this year have asked me about SAT tutoring for their kids. I was wondering if anyone has experience with this and what resources they use...thanks!

Tagged: sat, tutor, tutoring, SAT

Started by Kasey Hammond in Best Subjects to Tutor?. Last reply by luis a smith rosario Nov 3.

Maintaining Contact w/The Teacher 2 Replies

I made contact with the biys 6th grade Language Arts teacher yesterday. I explained who I am, that I was retaining a couple of her students, and that I wanted to maintain contact with her to know w...

Tagged: tutoring, contact, teacher

Started by Elizabeth M. in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Kasey Hammond Nov 3.

My Advertising 2 Replies

Lynda, $100 a month goes into Network Neighborhood. They publish these ad/coupon books that go out to new residents in the area every month. $60 a month goes towards internet advertising with GoF...

Tagged: business, advertising, tutoring

Started by Elizabeth M. in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Elizabeth M. Oct 30.

Tutoring Kids Who May Not Really Need It: What Do I Do? 2 Replies

I just took on a couple of 6th graders (friends) for Language Arts tutoring. Last year the kids were doing pretty good in it (they were getting Bs and Cs), however, the grades took a complete nose...

Tagged: kids, tutoring

Started by Elizabeth M. in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Elizabeth M. Oct 29.

Question About Hiring Tutors 24 Replies

I am currently tutoring on my own but would like to extend to start to hire tutors and pair them with some of my clients. For those of you who have gone through this process, what would you suggest...

Tagged: tutors, hiring

Started by Latia White in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Christian Stapfer Oct 25.

Curriculum Materials? Resources for learning center? 3 Replies

Hello All, I know that most of us are probably using the school (homework) or state curriculum to guide instruction. BUT, where do you get the materials for diagnostic tests, and the practice work...

Tagged: materials, learning, tutoring

Started by Teresa A. Akintonwa in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Latia White Oct 24.