Re: How do I become a tutor...DEAR TUTOR

On 11/07/09, Tutor wrote:
> If you've never tutored before you can start with a company
> to gain the experience and get a consistant paycheck. I can
> recommend Wyzant. I have worked with them and seem to like
> it. You can also post on Craigslist. Get ready for spam
> from random people asking you to tutor their children from
> England, Belgium, S. Africa . .wherever. I set up an email
> address that I use only for Craigslist, because people send
> you random messages. Meet your students in the library,
> etc. The only bad thing about doing it on your own is that
> when parents have to cancel, you're out of money for the
> week. Get with the elementary schools, Per No Child Left
> Behind they offer tutoring for students at Title 1 schools.
> You can make $30-40/hour.
>
> Good luck!
>
> On 10/09/09, gaviota wrote:
>> I have a B.A. in education and 15 years teaching experience.
>> How can I become a tutor and what can I expect to charge or
>> earn?
>>
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>> I am wondering if it is better to work for an agency.
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>> I recently divorced and REALLY need to work again. I also
>> WANT to work. My self esteem has suffered for the past 7
>> years.