I really want to be a tutor!

China
February 26, 2011 9:37am CST
Hi,my friends! Good evening!^_^ I loved teachers when I was young.I thinked that they would be very cool and they could ordered students to do many homework.lol.So my dream was being a teacher at that time. But to be a teacher was not easy and hard.I thinked I couldn't earn much money from being a teacher.Another reason was that I hated teaching the naughty students again and again.I didn't like repeating what I had said.So I gave up my dream in my high school. Umm.I suddenly have a brainstorm tonight that I want to be a tutor.lol~~~I admit that I'm a strange girl coz I could think about something different everyday.But I really want to be a tutor now.I'm sure of that.I'm not on pulse. But the mainly issue is whether I can take this job or not.Where can I get the job later. Who can answer my question and help me?Who has the same aim? Please tell me! Sweet dream! Thanks for your reading!
9 responses
@Jlyn10 (11966)
• Malaysia
26 Feb 11
I think you can start by giving tuition. That's what I do during my free time. I give English tuition to primary school students. Hopefully you can find your interest there. Good luck!
• China
27 Feb 11
Hi,my friend! I don't understand about giving tution.Can u explain it for me please? I have ever teached for a primary school before,is that mean?
@Jlyn10 (11966)
• Malaysia
27 Feb 11
Tuition means teaching a person on your own, like tutoring. You can do it during your free time, teach one or two students at the same time. Just teach the subject that you are familiar with and at the level that you know best.
• China
28 Feb 11
Hi! If I want to be a tutor,I think I must do much better,I need much to learn!
@daeckardt (6237)
• United States
26 Feb 11
I think it would be a good thing to be a tutor, especially if you are good with a particular subject. What would you want to tutor? If you are a student now, are there others who are having trouble in one of your classes that you are doing well in? That would be one place to start. Or you could go to one of the local public schools and offer your services as a tutor for the students. It should be easy for a college student to find a job as a tutor. Just do it!
@daeckardt (6237)
• United States
28 Feb 11
If you want to tutor students in English, you might just go to a local school and put up a sign. If you go where you know everyone, they will all be at the same level as you and probably don't need a tutor. But if you go to a high school, then you will find people who need to improve their English enough that they can pass the tests needed to graduate. I know a couple of different times I was tutoring high school students and they would be a good source for you too.
• China
1 Mar 11
How did u get your job before?Go to the local school for finding? If they just want someone has the experience and profession,can I still get the job?And how will I do?
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• China
28 Feb 11
Hi,my friend! I think I can teach english by myself.But I have many subjects everyday.I just want find a job of tutor in the evening.But I don't know where I can find.I don't have any other friends who have the same problems.So I don't know how to do it?
• Hong Kong
27 Feb 11
It is always a good thing to be a tutor but I think it is better to know something more before anybody who wants to do that.I hope the following tips may help: If you become a tutor, you become a person who assists others in learning. You do not do the work for another student; you teach that student how to do the work. In order to become an effective tutor, you need to have some priorities and plans. Learn ways to tutor effectively. You need to know the subject matter, and you need to learn good tutoring techniques. Make sure that your student knows what is expected. Follow mutually agreed on rules with the student. Know what you can and cannot teach another person. Do not be afraid to say that you don't know the answer to a question. Offer to help the student find the answer. It helps to know your student. The student may have a certain learning style that is better. Try to understand the differences and similarities between you and the student. Sometimes you are not a good match for a student. Don't be afraid to say this. The student needs to find another tutor, and you need to find another student. It is important to know that a tutor does not have to diagnose learning disabilities. If you suspect that a student has a learning disability, refer the student to the appropriate department on campus. When you are tutoring, listen closely to the student. Make sure that you understand the assignment before you help the student. It may help to talk with the professor or instructor. Make sure that you give good feedback to the student. Praise the student. Always keep records of the tutoring session. Well, this is it and I hope you will be a good tutor and enjoy what you are going to do.
• China
28 Feb 11
Hi,my friend! Thanks your advices very much! I learn much from them.I must find a job first now!I still have no idea about my tutor.Now I'm thinking about how to get the job.I will do them with your advices.Don't u think so? Have a good time!
@tkonlinevn (6373)
• Vietnam
28 Feb 11
I don't know how is in your local. But in this city, there are many tutor centers where parents call to look for tutors for their kids. So, If I want to become a tutor, I can contact these centers and to ask them.
• China
28 Feb 11
Hi,my friend! I know there r many tutor centers here.But I think they need some tutors who have the rich experience.I don't have this.So I'm not sure of getting the job!
@sharic19 (67)
• United States
26 Feb 11
No comment.
• United States
1 Mar 11
Hehehe. Just follow your dreams. :)
• China
28 Feb 11
Thanks your no comment!
@anna18 (142)
• Philippines
27 Feb 11
hello. before deciding, here are a few questions you have to answer. do i love teaching? do i love children, if you are going to teach ages 8 to 12. do i have the patience? To become a tutor, it has a great responsibility. the children would look up to you. Somehow, you will have to be a model or a pattern for them to follow. Wish you all the luck.
• China
28 Feb 11
Hi,my friend! I would answer the questions!I do love children,I love teaching.I can't be sure that I have enough ability or patience.But I will try my best! I have ever teached a class(there are about 40 children there) with no money! But I don't know how to find a job of tutor by myself!
@beamer88 (4259)
• Philippines
26 Feb 11
First thing's first, I guess. You have to find out what subject matter you're good at. A lot of tutors think that some basic knowledge on a particular subject would make them good tutors already, but I think this would be unfair to the person you're tutoring. A tutor is also a teacher, and you must always be knowledgeable of the subject you are going to teach the person.
• China
27 Feb 11
Hi! I think I would teach English,even though my english is not very well,but I will try my best,I have ever teached english before!!!
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
26 Feb 11
Hi dear. As long as I know you, we have a lot of similarities. Even when I was a school boy, if anyone ask me, who wanted to be, when you are become elder and your carrier? I alwasy say I wanted to become a teacher. As per my ambition, as stated in earlier discussions, I become a teacher for more than 2 years and quit the profession due to various reasons. Again I moved to with the education line only. From there also I changed to a line of institution where consulting is provided. You are right, once we are in teaching line, we are dedicated and (if we work truly) and the remuneration (income) also less comparitively other services (in our area). Also, we have to try hard to bring the child to a better level. All the dedicated tachers have to make a lots of efforts with the students to make them to a better position. Now you are thinking of become a tutor. What is the difference with tutor and a teacher? Ideally both are same and tutor can be of lectuerer in a higher education level and teacher includes in the lower levels of taching also. But both has its onw
• China
27 Feb 11
Hi,my friend! I find that we really have a lot of similarities.lol~~~ The difference of teacher and tutor is:I must teach many students when I'm a teacher.I can teach one or less students when I'm a tutor.This is my opinion,how do u think about it?
• India
26 Feb 11
hey there, read your story.. look, passion shouldn't be dwarfed by money. if you have a goal and want to do it then just put all of yourself and dedicate yourself fully to it. earning money is important but the most important thing is to achieve self satisfaction. what is the fun in doing something which you didn't want to do. And teaching is one of the most noble job. You just don't know how much respect does a teacher earn. you can make comfortable living being a teacher. And if you are a good teacher then you can also be some of your students' role model. isn't that worth a million times than what you earn? coming back to your questions, yes, you can become a teacher or tutor after completing your graduation or even after you have worked for some years. just look for the options around you. and remember one more thing, being a teacher doesn't mean that you can scold anyone, you can give lot of homework and things like that. be creative and do something different from other teachers so that your students remember you always.. be a nice teacher.. good luck.
• China
27 Feb 11
Hi,my friend! To scold students and arrange much homework,that is just a thought of my childhood. I'm not a material girl.But I need money to do many things.Donn't u think so?