Just about anyone can become an educator or coach, but can anyone become great at it? Amy and Mike invited educator Dan Lerman to enumerate the qualities of great educators and coaches.

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

1. What are the foundational qualities of a great tutor or coach? 

2. What can be taught to tutors and how?

3. How do you know if you are not a great tutor or coach?

4. Beyond a test, what does a great tutor teach? 

5. What is the current state of tutor training? 

MEET OUR GUEST

Dan Lerman is a professor of Cognitive Science at Columbia University. He is passionate about using Cognitive Science to optimize learning, and his specialty is in creative problem-solving. Dan has previously taught at St. Paul's School in London, Saint Ann's in Brooklyn, and Oxford University, and he has founded three companies in the tutoring space. He is passionate about social skills, personal growth, and combating the loneliness epidemic, which has spawned the Backyard Comedy Series. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, daughter, and dog. 

Find Dan at [email protected] or at danlerman.com.

LINKS

Advanced Tutoring Techniques | Programs | TC Academy

Rogers Three Characteristics/Attributes Needed for Client-Therapist Relationship

How to Assess Tutors and Test Prep Providers

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Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.