If you are looking for a way to earn money that can fit around your other commitments, then private tutoring is a good choice. There are several benefits to becoming a private tutor as a side hustle and these are described in more detail below.
- he Pay Is Good
The exact amount that you can earn as a private tutor will depend on a number of factors including your level of experience and the area that you will be working in. However, it is unusual for tutors to earn below £20 per hour.
- It Is Good For Your CV
Even if you do not normally work in education, then private tutoring will still look great on your CV. If you get enough clients, then you will essentially be running your own business. This shows that you have initiative and that you are prepared to take responsibility for your own work. These are both skills that employers look out for.
- It Is Very Flexible
You are able to choose the hours that you want to work as a private tutor and you can fit these around your existing commitments. You need to be aware that your clients might prefer your sessions to be held on an evening or at the weekend.
You will be most successful as a private tutor if you possess the following skills. This will also mean that you could potentially earn more money.
- Excellent Subject Knowledge
It is not enough to just think that you are really good at a particular subject, you also need to have proof of this. This can be in the form of good exam grades, or references from people that you have tutored before.
- Good Communication
Communication is a really important skill to have because you will need to have a good level of engagement with the students you are tutoring. There may also be times when your session takes place over video call and so this is something that you will need to be comfortable with. If you are working with children of school age, then their parents are also likely to want updates.
- Knowledge Of Revision Techniques
- Time Management
There are a wide range of revision techniques that are in use today, and you will need a good working knowledge of all of these. Not all students will respond in the same way to the techniques that you prefer to use, and so it is a good idea to have others that you can fall back on.
You need to make sure that you schedule your sessions with enough time to get to and from the various locations you will be visiting. If you start turning up late for sessions it looks unprofessional so make sure you take travelling time into account. You will also need to make sure you are fully prepared for each session.
- Patience
The whole reason that people hire a tutor for themselves or their children is that they are struggling with the subject that you are tutoring. It might ta
If you will be working with children under the age of eighteen, then it is probably a good idea to get a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Some parents may ask to see your DBS anyway so it is a good idea to be prepared.
