zeemimi:

Another concern will be your level of commitment. While you're quite free after o levels, life's going to get hectic for you when u enter jc. Can u juggle between school cca and the tuition commitment?

I'll probably be doing this as a short stint? After entering JC I will conduct fewer tuition classes.
I'm mostly targeting Secondary 3 students to give them a head start to Secondary 4 work!

Joy of Learning 111:

Hello, Jolow. Good for you for having initiative and the entrepreneurial spirit and I wish you the very best.


I would say that many parents might disagree with your first reason. An older tutor has a certain gravitas which will encourage the tutee to pay attention. However, I have met young tutors who are mature beyond their years.

In terms of your marketing, may I suggest that you offer parents a trial lesson. Parents should pay for this trial lesson of course.

Yes I do agree that older tutors do have some \"authority\" that would make their tutees more attentive. However, what I meant by the word 'focus' is that students would find having tuition with a teacher of similar age more enjoyable and hence be more motivated in their studies.

It's just like having your \"friend\" teach you a subject rather than your teacher, it would be much more engaging and students who dislike studying would be more willing to have this type of tuition.

Hi everyone.

I'm currently studying in ACS(I) and will be taking my O Levels later this year.
I am thinking of conducting tuition classes for students up to 16 years old after my O's end in November.

I had all A's for AMath, EMath, Physics and Chemistry for my prelim exams and would be most confident in teaching Secondary 3 and Secondary 4 students. A female friend of mine from RGS would be working with me too in teaching English and Math subjects for parents that are uncomfortable with a tutor of the opposite gender for their child. She also has A's for English and her two Maths. All relevant documents can be provided to prove our grades.

Here are some reasons why I feel someone younger, though less experienced, would be able to be a better tutor.
1. Able to better connect with your child - Many students find it hard to focus when listening to tutors that are much older.
2. The content is fresh in our minds - We can understand the common problems people face when trying to understand the subject hence we are able to explain better
3. Cheaper [15/hr] - The average tutor costs upwards of 30/hr for the secondary level.

Therefore, I would first like to see whether you parents would be willing to hire people my age as your child's tutor, especially when the difference in age could be minimal. Thanks! :imcool: