How to Get Your First Tutoring Client
How to get your first tutoring client
The school year has just started and you’re likely feeling burnt out.
You’re not alone if you’re feeling stuck, scared or freaked out by everything.
Many teachers are just barely getting by right now with trying to teach a variety of ways all while trying to stay healthy at the same time.
To add insult to injury, we already don’t make enough money teaching and to feel burnt out at the same time? Well that just plain stinks.
I found myself in this same situation not all that long ago.
There I was crying in my car after school.
Feeling like a failure at teaching - a job I once loved and had passion for.
Why does nobody talk about how lonely teacher burnout feels?
You likely feel this way because of the insane demands placed on classroom teachers.
What if I told you you could find joy in teaching again?
Be your own boss, set your own rate, and make your own schedule
It’s true! You my friend are a Tutorpreneur in the making!
How would it feel to be your own boss and set your work schedule and hourly rate?
What would you do with an extra $1,000 a month?
And what if you could earn that extra cash in short 30-minute sessions in your spare time on evenings or weekends? So you could pay off your debt at a faster pace? Or send your kiddos to soccer practice in cleats that fit? Or pay for that 2-week trip to Italy?
Trust me, getting your first tutoring client is the absolute best feeling in the world. And with my help, you’re closer than you think...
Former students make the best tutoring clients
You might be thinking “But how do I get my first client?”
Let me backup and explain how I got my first client.
I emailed all the families I knew and loved!
As a teacher, we have unlimited access to potential clients: FORMER STUDENTS!
Building relationships with students and their families is part of the job and if done well, you will have potential clients chomping at the bit to get on your list.
Tutoring is in HIGH DEMAND right now. Parents want extra help with their kids who missed a lot of school this year.
Tutoring is in high demand right now
If no one has reached out to you yet, or maybe you’re not a teacher but want to start a tutoring side hustle, start with this simple step:
Email 10 people you know with kids who are in school.
Your email should read something like this:
Hi Mr/Ms. Smith,
I hope you are doing well during this crazy time. Tim is in 4th grade now, right? How is school going? I wanted to let you know that I’ve started a tutoring business. I’m available after school on weeknights and I specialize in reading and writing. If you are interested in some extra help or enrichment for Tim, I’d love to help you guys out. If not, would you mind sharing my name with anyone who is interested in tutoring? I appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you!
Email former students' parents to grow your tutoring client list
Sending an email like this will put the word out for you but also creates a buzz around your name to parents.
If you’ve been tutoring for a while and haven’t been successful attracting new clients, try sending this email. You’ll be surprised how big a net you can cast.
Instead of driving ubers, mowing lawns, waitressing or some other second job, why aren’t you using skills you ALREADY have to earn extra money on the side?
Use skills you already have as a teacher go grow a profitable online tutoring business
As teachers, we spend years and tons of money going to school to perfect our craft. Let’s put those hard earned skills to work and start making money on the side without having to join an MLM or spend lots of time away from your family.
So if you’re ready to start making money on the side and regain your love of teaching, here’s your next step after you send those 10 emails. 😉
Build your dream tutoring business in less than 10 hours a week
What’s holding you back from starting your tutoring side hustle right now? Tell me in the comments below!