HOW TO TUTOR AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE

When I ended my tenure as President of The Tutors’ Association and passed the baton to my successor, I felt I had exhausted all I had to say about tutoring. I myself was exhausted, feeling I had given my all. However, after reflecting on my professional tutoring work recently, and with such experience and knowledge to share, I thought it worth compiling these writings and other thoughts on tutoring for a wider audience.

So a few months ago, I set about writing a handbook for tutors, How to Tutor and Influence People: A Winning Approach to the World of Tutoring. It should be especially useful for those starting their professional tutoring journeys. It is written in a straightforward style, answering many potential questions a tutor starting may have - why tutor, what to tutor, where to tutor, how much to tutor and charge, how to acquire students etc. There are also some case studies and leadership advice, to give tutors a level of confidence and motivation to do well, to win. Tutors are Leaders. Leaders are Influencers. I wish I had had such a book when I started tutoring.

Tutors have to be self-aware and aware of the world around them. In my handbook I highlight and explain the ethics I have found key to what I do as a tutor: the importance of having integrity, punctuality, presentation and preparation, communication and rapport with people.

Towards the end of the handbook I draw attention to the importance of self-care. Tutoring can at times be pressurised, from curricula workload, conversations with clients etc. It is important to stay energised and maintain a healthy balance. Eat well. Sleep well. Be well.

The book also covers ancillary topics as well as recommended reading. This makes it not only essential reading for professional tutors but also for tuition providers to understand the concerns of their tutors they deploy to their clients and students. Better tutors make better students, make better results.

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