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Rapport building 101 — A tutor’s version

When first meeting a new person, in any social context, it can be a daunting prospect. When you include that there is meant to be a teacher/student dynamic and this dynamic can become even more daunting. It is important for tutors to build rapport with a tutee to establish

Don’t tell me the dog ate it — the importance of homework

The thing the dog apparently eats on a regular basis will always be a contentious issue in the world of education and tutoring. Students complain that they have to do work outside of sessions, despite the fact they work so hard within sessions, but the importance of homework cannot be

SPOTLIGHT — Meet Camila Consolmagno

Spotlight is our way of highlighting people in the Education sector who make an impact, work on the ground and benefit lives with their educational experience. Take a look at our first entry below. Meet this young law student: whose aim is to change education, make it more accessible for

Routines are key — the benefits of regular tuition

Building a relationship in a tutoring dynamic requires commitment, dedication and ambition. Consistency between the tutor and the tutee allows a steady foundation to be built upon, new routines to be developed and an overall space for tutees to feel comfortable, try new things and allow them to grow to

Take your time — over one hour session planning

Sometimes you will have a session which is planned for over an hour. This also could be a regular occurrence for you with certain tutees. It is important to note that when planning a tutoring session which is over an hour, we would advise that you constantly have in mind

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