Comments on: How to Earn Extra Income Through Private Tutoring http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/ personal finance that makes cents Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:55:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Brian http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-141119 Brian Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:44:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-141119 <p>Thanks for the great article. I've been tutoring for almost 20 years now and would add a few recommendations. Tutoring goes better with some clients than it does with others. Make sure you ask your most satisfied clients to use their name as a reference before the tutoring relationship has finished. It also would not hurt to get a testimonial. That way you don't have to track people down months after the tutoring has ended.</p> <p>Also, some tutoring companies do not have non-competition agreements. The tutoring company I run, <a href="http://www.tozertutoring.com">Tozer Tutoring</a> in Wichita, KS is able to attract great tutors because I allow my tutors to have private clients and to work for other tutoring services. They just can't take my clients away from me or share confidential or proprietary information.</p> Thanks for the great article. I’ve been tutoring for almost 20 years now and would add a few recommendations. Tutoring goes better with some clients than it does with others. Make sure you ask your most satisfied clients to use their name as a reference before the tutoring relationship has finished. It also would not hurt to get a testimonial. That way you don’t have to track people down months after the tutoring has ended.

Also, some tutoring companies do not have non-competition agreements. The tutoring company I run, Tozer Tutoring in Wichita, KS is able to attract great tutors because I allow my tutors to have private clients and to work for other tutoring services. They just can’t take my clients away from me or share confidential or proprietary information.

]]> By: Melanie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-118324 Melanie Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:42:04 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-118324 I enjoyed your article. I have been a private reading tutor for ten years and it's been great to work from home (my student's come to my home). I started out tutoring elementary students in any subject. I decided I liked reading best and have specialized in it for the last eight years. I've since worked with students ranging in age from 8-46 years old. The actual tutoring part of the business has always been rewarding. I did have to learn from trial and error how to make sure I always got paid in full and on time as well as how to deal with no-show and late cancellations. I've compiled two tutoring training manuals. www.successfultutor.com and www.becomeasuccessfultutor.com I'd appreciate any feedback. I enjoyed your article. I have been a private reading tutor for ten years and it’s been great to work from home (my student’s come to my home). I started out tutoring elementary students in any subject. I decided I liked reading best and have specialized in it for the last eight years. I’ve since worked with students ranging in age from 8-46 years old. The actual tutoring part of the business has always been rewarding. I did have to learn from trial and error how to make sure I always got paid in full and on time as well as how to deal with no-show and late cancellations. I’ve compiled two tutoring training manuals. http://www.successfultutor.com and http://www.becomeasuccessfultutor.com I’d appreciate any feedback.

]]> By: Colin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-108910 Colin Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:21:54 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-108910 Thanks for all the pointers! I'll be moving back to Britain in a few weeks and am looking at tutoring as a potential business. I'd definitely appreciate feedback from anybody on <a href="http://oxfordmathstutoring.wsnw.net" rel="nofollow">my site</a> - I'll be looking to adjust it once I get home. Thanks for all the pointers! I’ll be moving back to Britain in a few weeks and am looking at tutoring as a potential business. I’d definitely appreciate feedback from anybody on my site - I’ll be looking to adjust it once I get home.

]]> By: Ronnie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-107591 Ronnie Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:52:09 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-107591 FYI, for any California employees who have signed non-compete agreements with tutoring companies: Non-compete clauses are void under California Business and Professions Code, section 16600. FYI, for any California employees who have signed non-compete agreements with tutoring companies: Non-compete clauses are void under California Business and Professions Code, section 16600.

]]> By: Hattie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-107032 Hattie Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:40:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-107032 In Switzerland I had a nice little business and made a fair amount of money as an English teacher, with a combination of teaching classes in private schools or for community organizations, teaching small classes in students's homes, and private tutoring in my own apartment. I taught adults only. I could make good money with the home taught small classes. I provided the textbooks, for which the students paid me, and my only further expense was transportation. And I loved doing this. It was so much fun! In Switzerland I had a nice little business and made a fair amount of money as an English teacher, with a combination of teaching classes in private schools or for community organizations, teaching small classes in students’s homes, and private tutoring in my own apartment. I taught adults only.
I could make good money with the home taught small classes. I provided the textbooks, for which the students paid me, and my only further expense was transportation. And I loved doing this. It was so much fun!

]]> By: Daily Roundup: Doomsday and Piggy Banks Edition ? Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106632 Daily Roundup: Doomsday and Piggy Banks Edition ? Get Rich Slowly Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:56:53 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106632 [...] Tutoring (which we just covered last weekend) [...] [...] Tutoring (which we just covered last weekend) [...]

]]> By: Erick http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106519 Erick Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:00:04 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106519 Hi Jon, In response to your comment above (#9), the tutors who participate on MindZinger answer questions for free (and aren't paid by us). However, each time they answer a question, they advertise their services and show they're knowledgeable to potential customers . Also, we've partnered with another website (Kasamba) that gives MindZinger tutors the ability to chat with students live and get paid for their input. Finally, thanks for the good input on adding the ability to enter in math symbols and characters. We actually just added this functionality for answers, and questions will follow. Hi Jon, In response to your comment above (#9), the tutors who participate on MindZinger answer questions for free (and aren’t paid by us). However, each time they answer a question, they advertise their services and show they’re knowledgeable to potential customers . Also, we’ve partnered with another website (Kasamba) that gives MindZinger tutors the ability to chat with students live and get paid for their input.

Finally, thanks for the good input on adding the ability to enter in math symbols and characters. We actually just added this functionality for answers, and questions will follow.

]]> By: Eileen http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106377 Eileen Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:37:34 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106377 Targeting a specific niche can be key to success. When I launched my own computer tutoring business, I focused exclusively on teaching kids. I found clients among families who homeschooled, who had kids who weren't challenged enough in school, and kids who had fallen behind their peers, among others. Many times I heard relief from families that they had found me -- that is, someone who does what I do. Being flexible in what/who you can teach may also open your eyes to additional clients. Later I started getting corporate training gigs, helped in part because of my history with teaching kids; HR figured that if I could teach large groups of kids, I would have huge amounts of patience in teaching stubborn employees. Eileen Targeting a specific niche can be key to success. When I launched my own computer tutoring business, I focused exclusively on teaching kids. I found clients among families who homeschooled, who had kids who weren’t challenged enough in school, and kids who had fallen behind their peers, among others. Many times I heard relief from families that they had found me — that is, someone who does what I do.

Being flexible in what/who you can teach may also open your eyes to additional clients. Later I started getting corporate training gigs, helped in part because of my history with teaching kids; HR figured that if I could teach large groups of kids, I would have huge amounts of patience in teaching stubborn employees.

Eileen

]]> By: Making Money Journal http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106336 Making Money Journal Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:05:00 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106336 My wife works for Huntington. I can't believe the disparity between what students are charged and what tutors are paid. In some cases it can be higher than $50/hr. I know there is some overhead, but man what a difference. My wife works for Huntington. I can’t believe the disparity between what students are charged and what tutors are paid. In some cases it can be higher than $50/hr. I know there is some overhead, but man what a difference.

]]> By: Jason http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106275 Jason Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:40:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106275 I tutored math a little in HS, and then all through college. I've considered picking it up again since then. Perhaps I'll look into it for a few hours a week. Can always use the extra bucks. GMAT tutoring sounds interesting as well. I tutored math a little in HS, and then all through college. I’ve considered picking it up again since then. Perhaps I’ll look into it for a few hours a week. Can always use the extra bucks. GMAT tutoring sounds interesting as well.

]]> By: Mikus http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106273 Mikus Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:25:27 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106273 Sylvan has the same "no compete" clause in their tutors' contracts. I'm seriously thinking of quitting Sylvan and tutoring. Thanks for the inspiration! Sylvan has the same “no compete” clause in their tutors’ contracts.
I’m seriously thinking of quitting Sylvan and tutoring. Thanks for the inspiration!

]]> By: Jon http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106271 Jon Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:10:30 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106271 Erick, that's a cool website but do the tutors get paid? Also, just a suggestion but it would be nice if people could use real math symbols and layout when they're typing in a problem (e.g. for powers, fractions, limits, etc). Erick, that’s a cool website but do the tutors get paid? Also, just a suggestion but it would be nice if people could use real math symbols and layout when they’re typing in a problem (e.g. for powers, fractions, limits, etc).

]]> By: Roundup for week of 18 November 2007: Furnace fire edition at Mighty Bargain Hunter http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106255 Roundup for week of 18 November 2007: Furnace fire edition at Mighty Bargain Hunter Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:14:14 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106255 [...] Get Rich Slowly has a guest post on how to earn extra income providing private tutoring. [...] [...] Get Rich Slowly has a guest post on how to earn extra income providing private tutoring. [...]

]]> By: mbhunter http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106254 mbhunter Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:25:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106254 I've done some tutoring and it's essential to charge what you're worth. One woman laughed in my face when I said I charged $25/hour (this was 10 years ago). She said professors were paying $15. So I caved and charged $12. She didn't treat me very well, and I was driving 20 minutes one way, twice or three times a week. Then she wanted me to take $10. I could have made more working at 7-11 after all of the gas and time I was spending. Plus, when I charged $25 and the parents accepted, I was treated a whole lot better. You definitely need to evaluate what the market will bear but if this is a side income and you're not absolutely needing the money, don't be afraid to charge what you're worth. I’ve done some tutoring and it’s essential to charge what you’re worth. One woman laughed in my face when I said I charged $25/hour (this was 10 years ago). She said professors were paying $15. So I caved and charged $12. She didn’t treat me very well, and I was driving 20 minutes one way, twice or three times a week. Then she wanted me to take $10. I could have made more working at 7-11 after all of the gas and time I was spending.

Plus, when I charged $25 and the parents accepted, I was treated a whole lot better.

You definitely need to evaluate what the market will bear but if this is a side income and you’re not absolutely needing the money, don’t be afraid to charge what you’re worth.

]]> By: Money Blue Book http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106251 Money Blue Book Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:11:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106251 I had no idea Princeton Review required its tutors to sign non competition agreements...I guess they don't want you to use your training to benefit another company so soon after leaving them. -Ray I had no idea Princeton Review required its tutors to sign non competition agreements…I guess they don’t want you to use your training to benefit another company so soon after leaving them.
-Ray

]]> By: Erick http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106246 Erick Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:36:14 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106246 I think that the tutoring market is only going to grow. It's a great way for students, retired people and stay-at-home parents in particular to earn extra money. In fact, my dad--a retired engineer--is one of the top math tutors on a website I started a few months ago: http://www.mindzinger.com I may be biased, but I think my site is a great way for people to start up a successful online tutoring business for themselves. I think that the tutoring market is only going to grow. It’s a great way for students, retired people and stay-at-home parents in particular to earn extra money. In fact, my dad–a retired engineer–is one of the top math tutors on a website I started a few months ago: http://www.mindzinger.com I may be biased, but I think my site is a great way for people to start up a successful online tutoring business for themselves.

]]> By: Mrs. Micah http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106237 Mrs. Micah Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:43:28 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106237 I'm thinking about signing up with Tutor.com. I don't have a car, so that seems like the best option for me unless they come here. I’m thinking about signing up with Tutor.com. I don’t have a car, so that seems like the best option for me unless they come here.

]]> By: Leo http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106228 Leo Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:09:33 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106228 Excellent advice! This is the perfect introduction for anyone thinking of entering the field. I've been advising my wife (a teacher) to do so for some time. Excellent advice! This is the perfect introduction for anyone thinking of entering the field. I’ve been advising my wife (a teacher) to do so for some time.

]]> By: Andrea >> Find a consultant http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106218 Andrea >> Find a consultant Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:36:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106218 You might want to check out my post on how to set <a href="http://www.consultantjournal.com/blog/tutoring-rate-how-to-set-your-tutoring-rate" rel="nofollow">tutoring rates</a>. I strongly recommend teaching something like GMAT prep, since it seems to pay $40 to $75 an hour or more, at least around here. It doesn't pay as well as consulting, but it's a good entry point to teaching for university night school. You might want to check out my post on how to set tutoring rates. I strongly recommend teaching something like GMAT prep, since it seems to pay $40 to $75 an hour or more, at least around here. It doesn’t pay as well as consulting, but it’s a good entry point to teaching for university night school.

]]> By: A http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106216 A Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:16:15 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/11/25/how-to-earn-extra-income-through-private-tutoring/#comment-106216 I work for The Princeton Review -- while the training and experience are pretty valuable, you can't exactly go off and do your own thing "after a few months". After leaving TPR, you have to wait a year before teaching anything that they offer, no matter what area you were trained in. Unless you want to get sued, jumping the TPR ship to tutor would-be LSAT takers after teaching a couple of SAT classes isn't such a good idea. I work for The Princeton Review — while the training and experience are pretty valuable, you can’t exactly go off and do your own thing “after a few months”. After leaving TPR, you have to wait a year before teaching anything that they offer, no matter what area you were trained in. Unless you want to get sued, jumping the TPR ship to tutor would-be LSAT takers after teaching a couple of SAT classes isn’t such a good idea.

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