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How to Tutor Language Arts for K-12

Teaching and tutoring are two different things. When you teach, you are dealing with a classroom of students; when you tutor, you are dealing with only one student at a time. You can learn to...

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How to Tutor GED Reading for K-12

The GED is the high school equivalency test used in Canada and the United States. It tests the students' knowledge of subjects that high school students should know by the end of high school such as...

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How to Tutor Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common learning disability which causes difficulties with reading and writing words and letters. The symptoms can range from mild difficulty spelling or sounding out words to the...

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How to Tutor Grades K to 12 Literature

Studying literature requires more than just reading a novel and writing a paper. Students must understand literary terms, literary comparisons, literary contrasts and symbolism. Younger students must...

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How to Conduct an Initial Tutoring Session

As an academic tutor, your initial tutoring session is an important time to set good precedents and instill confidence in your student and his parents. The following are some tips for how to approach...

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How to Become a Certified Tutor

The tutoring profession can be a rewarding career, and taking the extra step to earn tutor certification enhances your professionalism. Several organizations offer certification to either programs or...

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How to Become a Tutor for Elementary Students

Becoming a tutor for elementary students is a great way to give back to your community and school system. Most schools welcome parents and members of the community who want to become a tutor and work...

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How to Solve Logarithms Online

Having trouble with math? Are logarithms leaving you frustrated? There is a solution and it's online. Now you can solve logarithms online using a logarithm calculator. It is simple to use and very...

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How to Teach Small Reading Groups

Good people skills can go a long way to help you teach small reading groups. Many students are resigned to such circumstances because they may simply need some extra help getting them to where they...

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How to Become a Tutor

Everyone needs help from time to time, so why not use your knowledge to bring in extra income? Tutoring offers an option that even someone without a college education can do. You can tutor on anything...

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How to Tutor in North Carolina

Tutors fill a vital role in the educational process by providing the individualized attention regular instructors are not in a position to give. In North Carolina you can find a number of ways to...

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How to Become a Tutor in Washington State

In Washington state as elsewhere, there are many students who have educational needs outside of what the traditional classroom can deliver. If you enjoy working with people and making a difference in...

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How to Become a SES Tutor

Title 1 of the “No Child Left Behind” Act of 2001 (NCLB) allocates funds and grant monies to help improve education in those schools in the United States that have been identified as the lowest...

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How to Become a Home School Tutor

Many parents are now choosing to homeschool their children. Although the curriculum for them may differ in some ways from public school curriculum, they have the same basic requirements. Just like kids...

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How to Teach Social Skills to Students With Special Needs

Teaching social skills is often fun both for the teacher and the students. Simple things such as saying kind things, praising others, helping others and asking for help are what children are taught in...

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How to Tutor Slow Readers

When a tutor has a slow reader, the most important part of the work will be instilling confidence in the student. From there, the tutor must be knowledgeable, patient and genuinely interested in...

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How to Develop a Tutoring Program

Most students can benefit from additional instruction and one-on-one help with their homework. Tutoring programs, often run by the school itself or a community outreach commission; offer children extra...

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How to Determine How Much to Charge to Tutor

Finding the right rate for tutoring, or any business for that matter, is tricky at first. The goal, of course, is to find a rate that lets you grow and succeed as a business, while attracting...

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How to Start a Tutoring Program

Starting a tutoring program requires a solid business model, experience and most importantly, exposure. Through a lot of hard work, most of these goals can be achieved without much financial...

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How to Tutor Elementary Students

The decision to tutor elementary students is a wonderful way to “pay forward” kindnesses that were shown to you as a child. Many elementary students can use some extra help. Students struggle in all...

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How to Tutor Science

To tutor science, the tutor needs to be very familiar with the area of science that he is tutoring, whether he is tutoring biology, chemistry, physics or another area of science. The tutor also needs...

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How to Tutor Math

To tutor math, the tutor needs to be very familiar with the area of math that he is tutoring, whether it is algebra, geometry, calculus or another area. The tutor also needs to make it clear that math...

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How to Tutor Fourth Graders

The frustrations of fourth grade are seen in just about all children entering this next phase of education. In grades K to 3, homework was minimal, cognitive skills focused more on recall and restate,...

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How to Tutor Dyslexics

Children with dyslexia have great difficulty decoding and comprehending written words. Studies suggest that as many as one out of five children suffer from the disorder. Specialized teaching methods...

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How to Tutor Biology

Biology is the study of living things. It is usually taken in the 10th grade as a required science course. Most students prefer Biology over the other available science courses such as Chemistry and...

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How to Tutor Fifth Grade Math

Mathematics is one subject that many parents find difficult to teach their children because the schools have changed teaching methods, books and curricula from when parents were in school. Keep in...

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How to Be a Successful Tutor

Tutoring is a wonderful way to help someone learn and make a little money doing it. One-on-one instruction is the best way to teach, but there are some things that need to happen in order to be a...

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How to Tutor Spanish

If you are fluent in Spanish, you should consider becoming a tutor. Both high school and college offer Spanish courses, and there are always going to be some students in those classes that will need...

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How to Tutor Kumon

Tutoring is necessary for some students to be able to keep up with class assignments. The Kumon method of tutoring was started 50 years ago by a teacher named Toru Kumon who wanted to help his son...

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How to Tutor ACT Math

Today’s students are constantly reminded of the importance of getting good scores on college admissions tests. As a result, many decide to use a tutor to help them prepare for the exams. The ACT is the...

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How to Tutor Algebra 2

Tutoring algebra 2 requires you to have a firm grasp of the subject. You must be able to explain each individual step of every type of equation. A large portion of algebra 2 is trigonometry and...

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Creating a Tutoring Flyer

Fliers are a great way for small businesses to advertise because they can be created without much expense and without the help of design professionals. If you would like to offer tutoring services, try...

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How to Write an ESL Lesson Plan

Many ESL teachers, especially if they’re native English speakers, make the mistake of preparing mentally for a lesson without actually writing out a plan. This can backfire in many ways: You don’t have...

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How to Find a Good Math Tutor

Many students and parents hire math tutors unaware of what they should get out of the tutoring process. After finding a math tutor, over the course of you or your child's first few tutoring sessions,...

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How to Use Drama in ESL Lessons

While some teachers may be apprehensive about using drama in ESL lessons, many students enjoy drama lessons because role-plays or "getting out of their skin" helps them overcome shyness. It also boosts...

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Tutoring Activities

Generally, tutors have a lot of work to cover in a short period of time. It is essential for a tutor to help students master a skill that was covered in class. An open dialogue between tutor and...

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How to Start Up a Tutoring Business

Starting your own business doesn’t need to include a large initial investment or an innovative idea. In fact, one of the easiest and cheapest businesses to start incorporates one of the oldest...

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About Basic Skills Training for Tutors

Tutors are important members of a student's academic team. They work with learners outside the formal classroom, to help improve their academic performance. Tutoring can be extremely rewarding,...

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How to Make Money Tutoring English

Someone talented in English can make money tutoring English and help people do better in life as well. Ability in English is a prime predictor of success in both higher education and in the workplace....

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How to Write a Policy Document as an Independent Tutor, Teacher or Trainer

Writing an effective policy document is extremely important for an independent contractor such as a tutor, personal trainer or music teacher. Having an effective policy document protects you and your...

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How to Get Free Tutoring & Homework Help

Tutoring can be expensive, but there are some free programs and resources available for those needing a tutor or help with homework. Here are some ways to get free tutoring and homework help.

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Developing Family Tutoring Programs

Developing family tutoring programs requires the parents, the teachers and the student to meet together regularly to discuss a schedule and academic development. Develop a family tutoring program to...

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Starting Your Own Tutoring Business

To start your own tutoring business, first get the appropriate credentials for a particular tutoring level, decide on the age group to tutor, and advertise your services to gain exposure. Start a new...

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How to Become a Financial Accounting Tutor

To become a financial accounting tutor, gain the key credentials, such as taking several financial accounting classes, and contact the local financial accounting departments of surrounding universities...

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How to Develop a Tutoring Program

A tutoring program should be developed with each new student, and the tutor should be aware of the classes the student is taking, each faculty member and the grades the student is making in each class....

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Becoming a Home School Tutor

Becoming a home school tutor is similar to being a tutor for any other student, but the home-schooled student works directly with an independent teacher or parent. Develop a home school tutoring...

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Becoming a Reading Tutor

Becoming a reading tutor can be done by first getting a degree in English, literature, psychology, sociology or even history, contacting school administrators to advertise services or posting tutorial...

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Becoming a Tutor

Becoming a tutor for any age requires completing the appropriate credentials, determining which age group to tutor and advertising services through various schools or Web sites. Become a tutor for a...

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Tutoring Guidelines

Guidelines for tutoring include maintaining a professional relationship with the student and the student's parents and keeping track of a student's academic progress in school. Follow a few basic...

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Tutoring Ideas

Tutoring involves spending extra time with each student to figure out their weak areas, making sure each student is comfortable, relaxed and happy to learn, and following up regularly with parents to...

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