English and Math Tuition

[aroy]

Hey everyone,

I have just completed my IGCSE examination this June from Island School, 20 Borrett Road (from the group of ESF International Schools).
I will be entering the sixth form (Year 12) this August.

I am looking for a job to provide English and Maths tuition for primary students.

I am available everyday until 20th August, and thereafter I will be available on the weekends only. I will be charging between $150 to 200 per hour depending upon the day of the week and time.

Please e-mail or call me if you are interested.

E-mail: ankita.r@gmail.com
Phone: 66277301

Thank you very much!

- Ankita Roy

[aroy]

Thank you for replying.

I am not certified. Nor have I had much experience. However, I have done some work at Kiangsu & Chekiang International Primary School in October '07. I was a teacher-assistant there to a group of year one students.

As for the method, I am a student myself, and I enjoy classes that are both educational and exciting. I think good communication is very important between students and teachers and I'd encourage them to ask me questions and not shy away from it.

English: I would help them learn through filling in the blanks, writing stories, reading out loud, drawing pictures to match words, making general conversation to enhance speaking skills, etc.

Math: I would give them a couple of examples at the start of the topic, showing them how to do different types of questions encountered in that section. This is something my own Maths teacher did and I found it extremely helpful, as I always had a reference to look back to when I was stuck. Then, I would give them exerices to do on their own. The students can also do some timed questions. This helps the student try a little bit harder to defeat their old time, and it's also quite fun.

Nowadays there are various word and maths games and I wouldn't hesitate to add in a fun game before the end of the lesson either.

Lastly, I am just trying to utilise my spare time. It has nothing to do with me being greedy. I understand I have not had much experience but there is always a starting point.

[mango on the run]

Your response is good, come back often even if you are not selling your service. This forum sharpens your presentation skills, which is even more important than making a few extra bucks, though I think 150-200 an hour is on the high side for your age and experience. I think this is the rate charged by those already in university.

[aroy]

Thank you both. Prices can be negotiated of course. A few of my friends are also doing tuition jobs this summer and they are charging $150 to 250. I wasn't quite certain on how much to charge, so I asked my sister who is also doing a tuition job and she told me to go for $150 to 250 as well. But I decided to turn it down a notch as I am a complete beginner.

[FatRAT]

So dawn expensive!

Either that or the parents are stupid.

[kent]

Thank you for replying.

I am not certified. Nor have I had much experience. However, I have done some work at Kiangsu & Chekiang International Primary School in October '07. I was a teacher-assistant there to a group of year one students.

As for the method, I am a student myself, and I enjoy classes that are both educational and exciting. I think good communication is very important between students and teachers and I'd encourage them to ask me questions and not shy away from it.

English: I would help them learn through filling in the blanks, writing stories, reading out loud, drawing pictures to match words, making general conversation to enhance speaking skills, etc.

Math: I would give them a couple of examples at the start of the topic, showing them how to do different types of questions encountered in that section. This is something my own Maths teacher did and I found it extremely helpful, as I always had a reference to look back to when I was stuck. Then, I would give them exerices to do on their own. The students can also do some timed questions. This helps the student try a little bit harder to defeat their old time, and it's also quite fun.

Nowadays there are various word and maths games and I wouldn't hesitate to add in a fun game before the end of the lesson either.

Lastly, I am just trying to utilise my spare time. It has nothing to do with me being greedy. I understand I have not had much experience but there is always a starting point.

Good Response.  This shows that you have personal competance.  Teaching what you know is not as easy as personal learning, unfortunately.   I congratulate you on your spirit.  Good luck and have a good summer.