The Wonders of iPad for your Tutoring Lessons

Majority of those who own iPads use it as a status symbol, especially if they socialize a lot while others utilize it as a means to communicate. Even with this piece of reality, others do utilize it in their schooling for reading and research. The iPads could also be

used in the tutoring business. Given the innovation and the multiple intelligence that is inert among learners of today the use of iPads in different lectures during tutoring will pose convenience as well as fun learning to clients.  Click Here for some ways on how to achieve this.

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IP 105 What does Work for Hire Mean?

Work for hire is the idea that does not distinguish the maker of a certain work as the legal author. So what does this mean for your Tutoring business? What do you, as a business owner, need to know about Intellectual Property and Work For Hire?

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Message from Alise--ATP Conference in Atlanta, Georgia!

Happy Friday!

I want to remind you that I will be presenting at the Association of the Tutoring Profession (ATP) 9th Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25-27, 2013 about tutoring in the classroom. Here's the conference schedule so that you can see the many great presentations that will be hosted during this time and my presentation is #39.

For many years while I was in the classroom, I used this method. Back in 2010 (my last time teaching mathematics and science at the middle school level), my students were able to grow personally, but I am also very proud of how they grew academically. That specific year, I had 100 percent of my students pass their state assessment, which was a first for me. In the past, it was always in the range of 88 percent to 95 percent for the class passing rate. Let me just say, my teaching assignments were extremely diverse, but I was dedicated to the challenge.

In any event, if you happen to be in the Atlanta area during this time, please consider attending my conference. If not, you can definitely learn more about the In-Class Tutoring Method in one of my tutoring books--specifically, Becoming a Better Tutor: A Data-Driven Approach to Tutoring. I also train others on this method to use in their very own classrooms.

Hope to see you there and have a blessed week,

Alise

Here's more information about my conference presentation:


Presenter: Dr. Alicia Holland-Johnson

Session Title: The In-Class Tutoring Method: Taking Tutoring Inside the Everyday Classroom

Session Description: Are you looking to provide tutoring during the learning day? Are you looking for a tutoring strategy that does not require you to stay after-school? This session is for you! Learn how to strategically help your students increase their academic achievement right in the classroom during class time.

Intended Audience: K-12 Tutors, Classroom K-12 Teachers

Summary: Please see below:

The purpose of this presentation is to share an innovative approach to tutoring in the classroom. The In-Class Tutoring Method is the process that I describe in my first tutoring book, Becoming a Better Tutor: A Data-Driven Approach to Tutoring. The specific plans to engage the audience is to actually take them through the In-Class Tutoring Method by identifying what this method is and how it looks in the classroom. In addition, participants will have a chance to interact with some mock data to help plan in-class tutoring sessions for their own learners. This will help them determine how to use the In-Class Tutoring Method in their own professional setting.

The significance of this presentation to the field of tutoring is trifold (a) tutors and classroom teachers are able to learn an innovative approach to providing data-driven tutoring to help their learners; (b) learners are working towards becoming self-regulated learners; and (c) tutors and classroom teachers are able to identify and utilize specific steps that must be followed to ensure that the In-Class Tutoring Method is a positive learning experience for all learners.

As a 21st century tutor, it is very important to understand the impact of providing data-driven tutoring services whether it be inside or outside of the classroom environment. Therefore, this presentation will also emphasize the importance of planning effective instruction, learning how to be flexible, and being highly organized as the In-Class Tutoring Method is best categorized as an Advanced Topic.

11 Books To Help With Your Tutoring Business

f you’re looking for some guidelines and tips to check out before starting your tutoring service, here are eleven books that you should look into! They can be found in your local library or at the bookstore.

1. Becoming a Better Tutor: A Data-Driven Approach to Tutoring

This book written by Dr. Alicia Holland-Johnson introduces the fabulous world of tutoring and how to start or grow your tutoring business with step-by-step data-driven strategies to help your clients. Firsthand experiences and helpful business tips and forms are included in this book. 

2. Tutoring Matters

This book written by Jerome Rabow, Tiffani Chin, and Nima Fahimian offer the basics on how to establish your tutoring career. Firsthand experiences documented in this book will give you an in depth guide toward tutoring.

3. Tutoring adolescent literacy learners

This book written by Kelly Chandler-Olcott and Kathleen A. Hinchman introduce a tutoring scheme for adolescent learners. You can find practical solutions to tutoring teenagers.

4. The complete guide to service learning

This book by Cathryn Berger Kaye takes tutoring to a practical approach where you can learn how to integrate community values with your teaching.

5. Tutoring as a successful business

Written by Eileen Kaplan Shapiro, you can learn how to promote and set up a tutoring business.

6. How to start and run your own home tutoring business

This book by Gillian Stellman and Vivienne Howse talks about running your tutoring business to earn you a living.

7. How to Start a Home-Based Tutoring Business

Beth A. Lewis introduces different prospects in starting your tutoring business: all the way from promotion to retaining your customers.

8. Teaching Knowledge and intelligent Tutoring

Peter Goodyear shows how tutoring can be used to convey knowledge. Through the context of this book, you can learn how to integrate the knowledge you have with tutoring techniques.

9. Start Your Own Tutoring and Test Prep Business

Rich Mintzer writes this book to teach prospective tutors how to start up their business, especially in line with test preparation.

10. Tutoring Adolescent Readers

Deborah Berill, Dirk Verhulst, and Laura Doucette incorporate the language arts portion that tutors may wish to engage in. With this book, you can learn some techniques in tutoring those with learning disabilities or those having difficulty in the English language.

11. Online Tutoring Step-by-Step

The Teachers Wallet provides you an insight on tutoring online, a service you can engage in through learning the ropes. You can check this one out at Google Books.

Message from Alise--Join Us on LinkedIn!

Hey there, Readers,

TGIF! Hope that everyone plans to enjoy the weekend, even if you're just able to watch TV or do something fun of your choice.

I just wanted to drop a few more lines to let you all know that we have started a group on LinkedIn that discuss various aspects of tutoring. It's a great way to collaborate and help each other learn and grow.

If you are interested in joining our group discussions, please join us at the group “Becoming a Better Tutor”.  

We do have members that have already joined and look forward to you joining us as well.

As always, please know that we welcome any guest posts from individuals who have great tutoring strategies to help us grow our tutoring businesses.

Have a blessed weekend!

Happy Tutoring,

Alise

Message from Alise--Join Us on LinkedIn!

Hey there, Readers, J

Happy Friday! It’s a beautiful day…although it looks like it may rain here in Round Rock, Texas.

I just wanted to drop a few lines to let you all know that we have started a group on LinkedIn that discuss various aspects of tutoring.

If you are interested in joining our group discussions, please join us at the group “Becoming a Better Tutor”.  

We do have members that have already joined and look forward to you joining us as well.

As always, please know that we welcome any guest posts from individuals who have great tutoring strategies to help us grow our tutoring businesses.

If you haven’t already, please sign up to attend one of our free tutoring webinars in June.

Have a great weekend!

Happy Tutoring,

Alise

Message from Alise--Free Tutor Webinars! Sign-Up Right Here on The Blog!

Happy Monday!

It's a fresh week and the beginning of a very important month. I just wanted to take the time out to let you all know about our upcoming free tutoring webinars. The first webinar is posted on the blog and an upcoming schedule of events will be posted later this month.

I strongly encourage you to attend these free tutoring webinars to learn valuable information to help you start or grow your tutoring business.

Here's a little information about the free webinar:

June 14, 2011 Webinar (Finding Opportunities to Supplement Your Tutoring Income)

Are you looking for ways to earn extra cash? Will your clientele decrease this summer? If you are answered yes, then you need to attend this webinar. Learn how to seek extra opportunities to supplement your income and websites to help you find your next project.

Thanks for reading our blog and have a blessed week.

Happy Tutoring!

Alise

Message from Alise-- Free Book Giveaway!

Hello Readers, :)

Happy Monday! I will be giving away 2 copies of "Becoming a Better Tutor: A Data-Driven Approach to Tutoring" book to the 67th person who joins our blog AND the 85th person to subscribe to our newsletter.

Stay tuned to find out who are the lucky individuals!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Happy Tutoring,
Alise

Message from Alise--Blog Postings!

Dear Readers,

Thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog, Helping Tutors Become Their Best. Starting the week of March 28, 2011, you can expect for blog postings to be posted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays of each week. However, there will be times when I post interesting information on Mondays and Fridays.

If any of you would like to be a guest on our blog, please email me at contact@rmctutoring.org and we can arrange for you to contribute as we love to have individuals post helpful information to others. Also, book reviews are welcomed!

If you have suggested content that you would like to see to help you with your tutoring business, please email them to me and I will do my best to make sure that that information is covered.

Again, thanks for reading my blog and have a great rest of the week!

Happy Tutoring,

Alise