Of all the buzzwords in education today, differentiated instruction is making the most waves – yet few teachers or school administrators in the UK know exactly what it is. Is it a new way to promote student learning? Does it involve major curricular changes? Is it a surer path to literacy and maths comprehension? Every […]
24 May 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
The ability to speak more than one language is marvellous! Not only because of the wonderful mental and psychological benefits being multilingual brings but because of the positivity it brings to us as individuals and our communities. What's more, how great is it to have these native speakers of other languages around us in the […]
26 April 2019 ∙ 13 minutes reading time
“Teaching isn’t a career choice, it’s a life choice.” - François Mitterand The former French president is right. When you decide to teach, it’s because you want to transfer your passion for a given subject to other students. Currently, the number of teachers in the UK is at its lowest since 2013. However, a teacher […]
4 January 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
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“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other” - JFK Nowadays, there is an increasing number of people who've considered becoming a home tutor. They can help students at primary school, secondary school, university, and even adults by offering home tutoring services in a huge range of subjects. In fact, whether it’s a German lesson, […]
21 November 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” - Confucius Providing academic support, group classes, or private tutorials requires a lot of knowledge and without private tutors, a lot of students would struggle at school. The tutoring market in the UK is valued at £2bn a year and […]
21 November 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Has anyone ever suggested you should become a tutor? Do you have a passion for your chosen subjects and want to assist students with study skills or getting their heads around the content? One-on-one tutoring, either as an online tutor or face-to-face, is a great way to earn some extra money while you're at uni. […]
19 November 2018 ∙ 20 minutes reading time
Table of Contents In Which Subjects Could You Find Tutoring Jobs? What Qualities Do You Need for Jobs in Education? Are There Any Qualifications Needed to Start Working Tutor Jobs? Do Private Tutor Jobs Come with Any Legal Requirements? What Can You Expect To Earn Through Your Tutoring Jobs? How to Advertise Your Tutor Jobs […]
12 November 2018 ∙ 25 minutes reading time
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” - William Arthur Ward Academic support tutorials are making a comeback for good, which is great for private tutors everywhere. Not only that, but they can be taught almost anywhere! A private tutor can choose to teach their tutorials […]
16 October 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” - Christopher Reeve We often say that teaching is the noblest profession in the world. It’s true that teaching requires impeccable values. When you teach students, you have to provide them with knowledge and give them […]
13 October 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
"The good teacher is the one who suggests rather than imposes, and who gives his pupil the urge to teach too" Edward Bulwer-Lytton This quote summarizes the principle cycle in the spiritual discipline that is yoga: to transmit, to move, to guide. But like any personal project (or professional retraining), becoming a yoga teacher is […]
9 August 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
So, you’ve been beating out paradiddles on your Ludwig or Pearl drum set for a while now, and you’ve gotten pretty good at playing the drums. You may have played at this year’s summer festival – provided it hasn’t been too hot to have one, and maybe you’ve even joined a drum corps or marching […]
3 August 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Standardized education, in general, has long been under fire for several reasons; perhaps the main one being the unrealistic expectation that every student will absorb, retain and be capable of using the information presented to them in the traditional teaching model. The standard model of teaching – teacher talks, students listen has suffered its share […]
10 July 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
"Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school." - Albert Einstein The United Kingdom has seen a sharp rise in private tuition in the recent years. In 2016, at least 25% of all British pupils have had a private tutor, going up to 42% in London. The Sutton Trust, […]
6 July 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Leaving the National Teaching Service is rarely ever an easy decision for teachers who feel that their time serving as a certified teacher in UK schools, colleges and universities has reached an end. Coming to the difficult realisation that teaching is no longer the right career path is not something that many teachers do overnight. […]
3 July 2018 ∙ 17 minutes reading time
There’s a Maori proverb that goes: “My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success but success of a collective.” Keep this in mind when thinking about academic support with a private tutor. There’s nothing wrong with getting help in order to achieve your goals. According to The Guardian, […]
3 July 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
While private webcam tutorials have existed for a number of years now, some tutors still aren’t sure how to get started! We’re here to help you get tutoring! When it comes to this type of tutoring services, everything’s changing: the materials, how you prepare the lessons, and how you speak to the students... You best get […]
21 June 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” - Rachel Zoe Singer sewing machines are doing well. In recent years, the brand has seen an increase in sales thanks to more people getting into arts and crafts and wanting to learn a new skill. Not that many people know how […]
14 June 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Wanting to give courses in painting and drawing is a good start, but having the know-how is even better! How much should you charge for a drawing course? How do you plan your artistic workshops? How do you become known as a drawing teacher? There are many questions to consider before seeking your first student. Here […]
12 June 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Teaching people to feel better in their skins and their life and helping them progress in the sports of their choice might be one of the best jobs there is. A fitness coach, whether they work at health clubs or offer personal fitness training at home, is something of a wellness worker, a fitness artisan. […]
7 June 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
Surely you have a love for numbers, statistics and analysis; otherwise, you might not have selected economics as your major, nor would you anticipate building your career around economic principles. Whether you abide by them in your computations for a company or teach them to eager minds, you, more so than most, would be keenly […]
5 June 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Are you thinking about getting out of the teaching profession, in search of a change? Not sure what alternative jobs for teachers are out there that you can apply for, where to start looking for jobs, or even what you want to do? Perhaps it’s the same old daily routine that’s making you pine after […]
24 May 2018 ∙ 14 minutes reading time
"Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. " Salvador Dali You might not be Van Gogh, but if you have an advanced level in painting, why not pass on your knowledge to budding artists? A study sponsored by the Guggenheim Museum proved that students who participated in an art course performed better […]
21 May 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Personal training is a win-win relationship. Personal training is often focused on the advantage of students who receive this mentoring; very rarely is any emphasis placed on how the personal trainer benefits. Who wins? The student who seeks to get back into shape and acquire new skills, and the coach or sports educator who lives […]
14 May 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
Unfortunately, we can't just wake up one morning and poof! suddenly become a fitness professional after seeing a TV report the night before. The initial inspiration might come from there, but to truly prepare for this exciting career, you'll have to pursue it in a very concrete way. With passion, reflection, and organization. There's insurance, […]
26 April 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
A lot of Brits dream of being able to live off their passion for dancing. Thousands of dancers in the UK could earn a living by becoming an educator and finding teacher jobs. On Superprof, you can put together a profile in just a few clicks and start finding students who want to dance. Some tutors […]
24 April 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
Many joke about the quote, "He who can, does; he who cannot, teaches", but ironically any teacher will tell you that teaching is far from easy and you need more than just basic skills. Yet, despite how tiring, emotional, bumpy and sometimes draining the road to teaching careers is, most teachers will admit they love the […]
9 April 2018 ∙ 13 minutes reading time
Have you thought about teaching your own cooking lessons? Do your friends and family often tell you what a great cook you are? Do you have a passion for both cooking and teaching? If you know a lot about cooking and teaching and want to share that culinary knowledge with others, you're eligible to become […]
28 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
If you have a taste for the arts, why not become a photography teacher for beginners and start online tutoring jobs? You don't necessarily need any degree, a photography tutor is a job for those simply wishing to pass on a passion. In a few sessions, your student will be able to take pictures like a […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
There is a growing interest in the Portuguese language worldwide. It's the fifth most spoken language in terms of number of speakers, and has great prospects for growth. Unesco considers that its potential as an international language is particularly important in Africa and South America. By 2050, the Portuguese language should have more than 335 […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
There are 1.3 billion Chinese speakers, China is the 2nd world power, There are approximately 3.8 million Chinese people in the United States, Chinese is the 5th most learned foreign language (Mandarin Chinese)... For academic, professional, and even cultural reasons, every year, more and more American people want to learn Chinese! Not all students are […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Is becoming a Chinese teacher your dream job? It’s definitely a job with growing demand! High school and college students, professionals and precocious children…Chinese is a language that’s popular with every age and the statistics speak for themselves… Almost a quarter of a million k-12 students in the US are currently studying Mandarin Chinese immersion […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
Practiced by more than 127 million people, Japanese is today the 9th most spoken language in the world. Thanks to its impressive cultural growth, Japan is attracting more and more American people, who flock to discover the country's latest technological inventions! Many of our compatriots (and especially the young people) are now interesting in knowing […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
You want to become a foreign-language teacher, and you’re thinking of teaching Spanish? The most popular foreign language in the United States, that means there are a lot of Americans who want to improve their foreign language skills! According to research on the linguistic skill of students, American students fall behind those of other countries. […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
What’s your dream career? Have you ever considered teaching? What about teaching Spanish? Are you passionate about the works of Cervantès and Spanish & latino culture? Perhaps you’re a college student, or someone looking for a whole new career. Learn about all the ways to become a Spanish teacher! From traditional teacher training to other […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
Are you a native Arabic, from a country where Arabic is the official language? If Arabic is your mother tongue, then why seek a job? Yours may already be chosen: teaching the Arabic language in the US! What is the level of education required to become an Arabic language teacher? Is the profession regulated by […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
You love interacting with students and passing your skills as a pianist on to them. This is how you know that you'd love it if teaching piano were to become your main activity. So you're now looking to become a piano teacher with a regular clientele. Did you know that the piano is one of […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
In the field of guitar lessons, there are several ways to indulge your passion while providing quality lessons to motivated students. Between traditional or online teaching methods, there are many possibilities to suit all kinds of teacher. A music teacher, guitar in this case, is a qualified professional, who has followed a long musical training. […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 3 minutes reading time
Being able to play the violin (either as a soloist or part of an ensemble) is quite the achievement. The violin, which is often thought of as an instrument for the elite, has a bit of an image problem. Being a violin teacher is quite different to being a science teacher or an English teacher […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
With computer technology becoming a bigger and bigger part of our everyday lives, it’s hardly surprising that more and more jobs that make use of the computer as a productivity tool and everyone should at least learn some basic computer skills like using Microsoft Office or improving their typing. A lot of people want to […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
If, unlike many people, your passion for singing exists outside of the comfort and flattering acoustics of your own bathroom, perhaps the idea of offering singing lessons and inspiring others to learn to sing appeals to you. Sharing your passion for song and introducing children to the world of music is a fabulous way to […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Giving Italian lessons is the perfect way to supplement your income if you are fluent in the language of Dante Alighieri. As a tutor of the Italian language, you would have the opportunity to instruct young and older learners – all the way to senior citizens, if you so please! That would include students from […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 10 minutes reading time
More and more young people are looking to get into teaching. Certain candidates aren’t as young as the rest and turn to teaching after gaining experience by working in another sector. Whether you want to teach in primary or secondary schools or as a private Italian tutor, there are several things you need to do […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Yoga is your passion. Since you discovered it several years ago, it has completely transformed your life. Then one day, after a session, your Yogi asks you if you are interested in becoming a yoga teacher yourself… Excited, you decided to take part in a yoga training programme. Now that it’s over and you are […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
So you speak English and you've decided you want to teach private German tutorials to English speaking students. You’ve mastered your second language or you're a native speaker and a teacher with a passion for passing on knowledge. The choice to teach private tutorials was an obvious one. Becoming a German tutor and earning some extra […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Out of all the languages of the world, English is the third most commonly spoken language, the first two being Mandarin and Spanish. It is also one of the six official languages of United Nations. It is often seen as a lingua franca of the world thanks to the fact that there are nearly 1 […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 9 minutes reading time
Practical mathematics has always been a facet of human activity, as indicated by the earliest written records. Ancient societies encouraged learning Arithmetic and Geometry as a way to train the mind into logical thinking. Beyond that, maths was used by tradesmen and merchants in the course of their business. In intellectual circles, Mathematicians and philosophers […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 12 minutes reading time
Recent years have seen a boom in the demand for private tutors in the UK. According to a survey by EdPlace 25% of young people have had a private tutor, this figure rises to 40% in London. The sector is continuing to grow as a result of an increasingly competitive job market which is compelling […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 14 minutes reading time
Whether you’re an IT expert, an avid cook, or professional pianist, everyone has a skill they can share as a tutor! Every day thousands of people in your local area search for passionate personal tutors to help them meet their goals and expectations and expand their skill set, for personal and professional reasons. One on one tutoring, […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
