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One of the most effective ways to find a tutoring job is to rely on word of mouth. Each time you work with a student, ask the student and his or her parents if they would be willing to tell friends and family about your tutoring services. If they are happy with your work, you will probably receive many referrals. You can also ask the student or his or her parents if they would be willing to serve as a reference. This way, when you market your tutoring to someone else, you can provide the potential client with a list of references they can contact to learn about the quality of your teaching skills and methods. Do not include clients' contact information unless they provide their consent. Reaching out to teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, sports coaches, and advisors is a great way to promote your tutoring services. If you make a good impression, these individuals can refer students in need. For example, if you specialize in teaching elementary school students to read, contact the elementary school teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, or advisors in your area. An introductory email with a copy of your references and resume is a good way to start the dialogue if you do not know the people you are contacting. Since many schools have strict visitor policies, it is best not to drop by unannounced. If you are hoping to find tutoring positions in your community, events such as festivals, fairs, and parades offer important networking opportunities. If there are school-sponsored events open to the public, try to visit these since there will likely be many students and families in attendance who may be interested in your tutoring services. Sporting events, for example, are often open to the public. Offer to make a presentation at a school or community event such as a PTA meeting or service club. Make sure you bring some of your business cards, flyers, and brochures to these events so you can promote your services if the subject comes up in conversation. Posting flyers and handing out business cards promoting your tutoring services will help you find tutoring jobs. As a precaution, ask permission before posting your materials, but here are some ideas for ideal locations in your community: Your neighborhood. School bus stops. Sporting arenas or fields. Public parks. Community bulletin boards. Public libraries. School bulletin boards or hallways. Coffee shops. Bookstores. Stores and restaurants close to schools or campuses. If you are planning to work independently as a tutor instead of working for a company, learning center, or school, you may want to create a website to advertise your tutoring services. A website will help you seem more established and professional, and you will likely receive job requests. Be sure to include your resume, contact information, a list of subjects you are prepared to tutor, and testimonials from past or current clients. Use social media accounts to spread the word about your tutoring services and recruit new clients. Remember, if you are hoping to find tutoring jobs, you need to keep the content of your accounts and posts professional and focused on tutoring. If you are hoping to tutor privately, consider advertising tutoring discounts, contests, or specials using social media. This should help attract new clients and promote your tutoring services.
Rely on word of mouth. Contact teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, sports coaches, and advisors. Attend community events. Post flyers and hand out business cards. Create a website. Use social media.