How to become a private tutor & teacher
Instruct students in areas like art, drama, dance, music, test prep, or other areas of academia not covered in schools.
What does a private tutor & teacher do?
Private teachers and tutors instruct students in specialised areas like art, drama, dance, music, test prep, or other areas of academia not covered in schools. They work outside of prescribed school hours and facilities to provide students with supplementary education and knowledge.
Duties and tasks
Determine gaps in students knowledge and working to fill those gaps
Plan and delivering lectures in classroom settings
Give tests or quizzes as needed and appropriate
Answer student and parent inquiries
Converse with parents, students, and supervisors as needed
Instruct students in interesting and differentiated ways to teach a topic
Organise performances, exhibitions, or demonstrations of student skills when appropriate
Participate in professional development activities like seminars and lectures to stay up-to-date on current trends within a specialised field of study
Plan individual and small group lesson plans, typically on a single subject
Work one-on-one with individual students to determine personalised courses of study
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