How can I become a Math tutor.

Hey guys I know it might sound absurd, But I was planning to become a math tutor during summer holiday 2011, I am currently in year 11, so I am on holiday right now (study leave) except some exams that need to be accomplished.
A math tutor is a person who goes to student's house and help them study math...Obviously... I am planning to do only within my area, so I don't have to travel by bus or train.
I am going to be one right after all the exams, is that possible? If so, how can I start? :frown:

I think I can teach Both GCSE and A-level math to a certain standard, but not further math...
I am not too confident about this but I got to try, since it will be a good experience for me as well. (who am I kidding, I just don't want to get bored...)
I am pretty good at explaining math problem, I've always helped my classmate. :wink:

So, what do you think?

PS: The only trouble I might face is that I am worried if the tutored pupil does not get what I explained. It is very gracious of you concerning about being sued by parents and teacher, I will not allow such thing to occur, so please do give me some advice on how to start the tutoring.

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 1

Pavsingh

Just out of curiousity, how are you able to teach A level maths when your only in year 11? :/

Reply 2

morecambebay

16

Have you even sat A level?

What if you get sued for teaching things incorrectly?

Reply 3

HandsomeLAD

Get lyk A's in maths init. And different8e bare tings.

If you're gonna tutor a subject; you should be able to get full marks quite easily.
Can you?

Reply 6

asas78978

OP

Original post by 4mar_ar5en4l

If you're gonna tutor a subject; you should be able to get full marks quite easily.
Can you?

Well I cannot do it "easily" but I certainly understand all the concept. And be able to do all the question in general, as the old saying stated: No one is perfect, even my math teacher has to think some hard question before telling me. :smile:

Reply 7

Mr Goon

6

Teaching A-Level Maths as a GCSE student?

Reply 8

saajan_92

I was actually wondering this too.. Have been thinking about tutoring for a while, but never really started it. Don't worry, I'm not as young as OP.. Finishing A2 so this could fill some of my 3 month holiday! I basically taught my neighbours daughter maths GCSE because she wanted to do it early but her school didn't offer it.. But other than that I don't know anyone wanting tutoring.. Any ideas how I can start??

Reply 9

username664275

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Original post by asas78978

Well I cannot do it "easily" but I certainly understand all the concept. And be able to do all the question in general, as the old saying stated: No one is perfect, even my math teacher has to think some hard question before telling me. :smile:

Yh True; I've considered becoming a tutor as well (all my mates are like they'd pay me if I did), but do you really want to take on the responsibility (obvo not fully) of someone else maths results ?

Reply 10

asas78978

OP

Original post by saajan_92

I was actually wondering this too.. Have been thinking about tutoring for a while, but never really started it. Don't worry, I'm not as young as OP.. Finishing A2 so this could fill some of my 3 month holiday! I basically taught my neighbours daughter maths GCSE because she wanted to do it early but her school didn't offer it.. But other than that I don't know anyone wanting tutoring.. Any ideas how I can start??

Much appreciation for sharing the story with me, that tells me that I am not alone, :wink:

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Unfortunately I do not have the chance to teaching someone else's daughter on my neighbor, as they do not deserve school. I was thinking if I can put a little paper on the board inside somewhere like Morrison supermarket or Park. So everyone could see it.
That is the only way I can think so far, because I cannot do online tutoring because I do not feel comfortable and I regards it as "deceptive teaching."

Reply 11

Pavsingh

Original post by Mr Goon

Teaching A-Level Maths as a GCSE student?

lol at that! loving the image!!

Reply 12

asas78978

OP

Original post by 4mar_ar5en4l

Yh True; I've considered becoming a tutor as well (all my mates are like they'd pay me if I did), but do you really want to take on the responsibility (obvo not fully) of someone else maths results ?

There are some misunderstand here, I cannot personally control his result, but I can at least let him know everything about the topic, I am not planning to become a private math tutor but a home math tutor, so I will offer the extra math help, the tutee will still learn from school. :smile:

I am not going to take huge responsibility, because I don't think I am ready for that. :s-smilie:

Reply 13

kerily

15

I got into tutoring purely through word of mouth; people knew I was 'clever'/good at maths/etc, so they asked me if I would tutor their kids, we agreed rates, and I did.

Don't ever tutor something you haven't first attained a very good grade in yourself. You will not be able to explain it properly. I only tutor GCSE maths, even now. (I'd be comfortable tutoring AS maths too though, I think.)

Also, be prepared to purchase textbooks/study guides relating to the syllabi you want to teach - look at them as investments.

Reply 14

username664275

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Original post by asas78978

There are some misunderstand here, I cannot personally control his result, but I can at least let him know everything about the topic, I am not planning to become a private math tutor but a home math tutor, so I will offer the extra math help, the tutee will still learn from school. :smile:

I am not going to take huge responsibility, because I don't think I am ready for that. :s-smilie:

I'm just saying that they're paying you so the tutee and their parents expect results.
Have you done AS Maths?

Reply 15

georgeflynn

9

when you meant maths tutor, i kinda thought you meant tutoring year 6's as you are in gcse?
dude, just get your gcse maths and then do your a level math to an A standard before you can claim that you can teach it because atm it's like you are bringing a knife to a gun fight

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooob

maths*

To teach A level maths you need a degree in maths, and you think you can do it when you havent even earned a gcse in maths, get real dude -.-