Singapore Math 6 Replies

I have had a lady contact me regarding Singapore Math for her 7 year old. I told her we could work with him if she purchased the necessary materials, as I do not own them. Does anyone know what materials would be necessary to have for a 1:1 tutoring…Continue

Started by H. Dite Bray in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by H. Dite Bray May 11.

Flash cards 1 Reply

I came across a new way to print flash cards or game cards...print them on scrap booking paper. The colorful paper makes the cards more fun and students can't see through them. You may need to trim the sheets to 8.5 x 11 to fit your printer. Once…Continue

Started by Karen Wilkins in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Rhonda Demps May 11.

Common Core Standards

Hi folks,I'm in California and we will be adopting the common core standards in all subject areas. I've been reading them online and they are more demanding. I've also looked at the mathematic  textbooks my local high school(s) are reviewing for…Continue

Started by Debra Boivin in General Tutoring Discussion May 6.

How Do You Prepare For A Tutoring Session? 6 Replies

Greetings!I would be curious to find out how other tutors prepare in advance for their tutoring sessions.I am a math tutor who limits my practice to Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2 (I don't like tutoring Geometry).  For those who are thinking…Continue

Started by Dennis C. Cayton in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Debra Boivin May 6.

How can I get students for online tutoring?????? 11 Replies

So I just posted several ads on craigslist for online ESL tutoring (Poland, Korea, Czech Republic, and Hungary). I am going to try to post several more in the next few days. I might place some on craigslist in USA cities/states. Just wondering if…Continue

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Started by Jamie in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Jason May 5.

Finder's Fee 1 Reply

Does anyone know anything about charging a finder's fee? I have a well-ranked website, and I am always getting contacted by clients outside my geographical area. I often refer them out to other tutors, but I feel like I should get some sort of…Continue

Started by H. Dite Bray in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Kasey Hammond May 3.

Curriculum 3 Replies

What types of curriculum are people using for math and reading in your programs. I would love to see how your tutoring space for the kids are set up.Continue

Started by Rhonda Demps in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Dennis C. Cayton Apr 27.

How to Price Tutoring for Writing Help....

The following is from MTS member Rhonda  Reply by Rhonda Malomet on WednesdayDeleteI am…Continue

Started by Kasey Hammond in General Tutoring Discussion Apr 27.

Discipline In Group Tutoring Sessions 10 Replies

Greetings:For the first time in my private tutoring career of the past few years, I agreed to accept a group tutoring assignment of four students, with the sessions being held at the dining room table of the "host" parent's home.  I have always been…Continue

Started by Dennis C. Cayton in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Dennis C. Cayton Apr 11.

Taxes and write offs 1 Reply

Anyone know a good place to detail how to file for taxes? I usually do my own for my tutoring business, but this past year I had employees and was moderately profitable. So I saw a tax accountant and he was extremely conservative. For example, I…Continue

Started by Lyndsey in General Tutoring Discussion. Last reply by Jason Mar 20.