In Singapore, education is probably the most sought after industry as it requires only the best to teach the next generation children. As such, it is no wonder that the very best students that have graduated are highly sought after as tutors to aid other students in their studies. But along with that comes the onset of saturation in the tutoring industry each year. So how exactly can one become an excellent and in demand tutor? It has very little to do with how well you perform during your examinations but more to do with your ability to teach and know how to convey information to your students.
Often time, to become a good tutor, it lies more with one’s attitude rather than his aptitude. A good tuition teacher would be able to provide his students with appropriate techniques and proper knowledge but a great tuition teacher is dedicated to mentoring a child in not only his or her studies but in all aspects of life.
Proper planning by the tuition teacher is also essential in helping the child perform well and he should have a timetable with a plan for the student in as far as a few months ahead of time. Foreseeing examinations and covering all the topics beforehand along with adequate practice with questions is essential and not many tutors are willing to be that dedicated to their students.
Despite stating earlier on that a well sought after tutor needs to have more aptitude than attitude, having a good certification would also help you land your first student fast. Try to enrich your profiles with more of your external activities that showcase your likeability as well as intellect.
Finally, it is essential that you build up a steady group of students so as to beef up your reputation. Parents in Singapore are looking for results and you can’t fault them for it. Start off slow with just one student and slowly accumulate more as you build time and experience. Always remember to communicate with both your student and the parent as it is essential to have a good standing relationship with both parties. Of course, it wouldn’t hurt to receive commendations from your students and their parents to boost your profile.
If you intend to go tutoring full time as a profession, once you’ve established a proper reputation and an arsenal of students, perhaps it's time to go all out into the business. You could start a website, promote your services on social media and start conducting group tuitions. All these combined with your stellar reputation would make you an extremely sought after tutor in Singapore.