Resources for Tutors

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Tips for improving your tutoring skills, managing relationships with parents and teachers and how to start a tutoring business.
Summer jobs come in all shapes and sizes -- and it's easy to find one that fits your lifestyle. When New York City-based Meg Hagar thinks back on all her summer jobs, she loved working at the New...
Whether you are trying to find a nanny job or are just starting your career as a housekeeper, you'll likely need to go on interviews. Putting your best foot forward before, during and after the interview...
Job searching is hard. Sometimes you find a great job immediately and sometimes it can take a while. Plus, you're busy and it can be difficult to devote all of your time to a job search. At Care.com,...
When you're searching for a new job on Care.com, it's important to have a detailed and accurate profile. But what's one of the most important parts of the page? The reviews! Reviews appear...
Ever noticed a feature on the left side of your "My Care.com" page called "My Connections"? If you haven't tried it out yet, it's a valuable tool for finding a job. What...
A Care.com job alert is a message our caregivers receive, letting them know about brand new job opportunities. When families post openings onto Care.com, you'll be notified of the new opportunity...
Have you been looking for a job on Care.com and noticing that some of the openings sound a little similar or generic? Don't worry, it's not spam! Care.com has a Job Wizard to help families quickly...
Working with Parents and Teachers
Parents who want high-performance children will demand high-performance tutors. While these parents...
Before you agree to work for any parent who contacts you, have an in-depth conversation about the parents'...
When a child is stressed about school, she might be reluctant to tell her parents -- particularly if she is worried about disappointing them...
Parents can be demanding. It's in your best interest to set goals and outline your plans for meeting them...
Helpful Resources
Though "school" for most people means a traditional public school, "school" for many children -- many of your potential clients -- might also be a Montessori, Kumon, vocational, or charter school...
Searching for a new job is a job in and of itself. And when using an online job platform like Care.com, it's crucial to be ready for businesses and families to contact you anytime. The new year is...
Outside of their regular studies, most students will participate in standardized testing during their academic careers...
When Eric Gabrielson, of Trenton, N.J., and his wife were looking for a nanny online, they often knew at first glance if one had potential. They instantly disqualified one profile filled with misspelled...
Looking for a way to keep track of your tutors and private teachers? Use our checklist to track curriculum, progress, and record any new developments. It's the easiest way to make sure your kids...
Want to show your tutoring and private lessons clients the progress you're making with their kids? The easier way to do that is with our checklist. Track curriculum, progress, assignments, and record...
You have a degree, the latest supplies, and you've spent hundreds of dollars in advertising. You know you're the best tutor. So why do you need more certification?
Managing Your Business
Working as a nanny or other type of caregiver can be unpredictable. The parents both work late one night and then they also need you on that weekend. In a blink, you have a 55-hour work week under your...
Whether you're just starting out, working part-time, or launching your own full-time tutoring business, these smart tips and tricks for accounting should help you keep your books balanced...
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