The Qualified Tutor Podcast

Atul Rana is a tutor with a very strong online presence. Conducting his first tutoring session in October 2006, Atul has built a large following of professional, dedicated tutors.

If every online tutor had the same outlook and commitment as Atul, the tutoring world would look just a little rosier. Here, we discuss the pitfalls of the current system of education, the difference between expert and novice tutors and developing one's own unique style of tutoring.

Catch Atul from Twitter to LinkedIn to Facebook and many more at:

• Twitter page with over 2.7k followers
• Facebook singing livestream page
• Blog page
• #MathsChatLive on Youtube
• Maths Tutors UK Facebook Community
• Science Tutors UK Facebook Community
• Social Media Representative for BitPaper
• Speaker at MathsConf26 on Saturday 10th July 2021

If you would like to be part of an industry-first Level 3 Qualification for Tutors, enrol now by following qualifiedtutor.org/training/level-3-qualification-for-tutors/ and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 weeks of self-paced learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Colette Stevenson is passionate about supporting others to learn for themselves. As a graphic designer and educator with ADHD, Colette is well aware of the need for giving learners space.

We've long encouraged the use of visuals and graphics in tutoring, as a way to diversify our sessions and give students a different angle of approaching their learning. In this conversation, Colette explains why tutors should use graphics and their importance in enhancing learning.

For further information on Colette's new Instagram project, go and check out @postagrid. A new way of maximising the reach of Instagram through the creation of mazes, storytelling and engaging students, Colette (who can also be found by visiting @colette.branddesigner) has jumped aboard a unique project - don't miss out!

If you would like to be part of an industry-first Level 3 Qualification for Tutors, enrol now by clicking here and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 weeks of self-paced learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Bethany Todd is the Segment Manager for Private Tutors at Twinkl (https://www.twinkl.co.uk/): one of the largest online libraries for educational resources. Here, we get to explore what it can offer tutors.

Twinkl is used by thousands of educators every day to find and adapt for their students' learning. It has become the handy sidekick to thousands of tutors as a way not only to save time on the crucial area of session planning but also to diversify and add depth to the session content.

Try it out for yourself at twinkl.co.uk, join the many welcoming and supportive Twinkl Facebook Communities and learn more from Bethany by visiting her Twinkl blog page.

If you would like to be part of an industry-first Level 3 Qualification for Tutors, enrol now by clicking here and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 weeks of self-paced learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Perry Clemons has got a new and refreshing way for you to learn Maths. Perry has created a set of Mathic Games which will revolutionise your relationship with Maths.

Ideal for tutors, these two games, the Mathic Number game and the Mathic Fraction game, allow students to visualise Maths in a game environment. The rules are simple and can be found by visiting either Mathic Number (https://www.mathicnumbercardgame.com/mathic-number) or Mathic Fraction (https://www.mathicnumbercardgame.com/mathic-fraction).

In this conversation, we discuss the possibilities for these games and Perry's tutoring philosophy. As a former teacher who's now studying for an M.S. in Childhood Education, Perry has spent every working day since the age of 20 building a framework for how children learn Maths ... and now he's created a bridge for the most common gaps in understanding.

Watch out for Perry's Maths-based riddle at [03:49] - he reveals the answer at [31:37} but there's NO CHEATING ALLOWED ...

If you would like to be part of an industry-first Level 3 Qualification for Tutors, enrol now by clicking here and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 weeks of self-paced learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Charlotte Watson is a wonder woman. Having founded Wonderlearn Tuition due to having a schedule that just became too full, Charlotte has mastered the art of feedback and preparation.

As a tutor,  group tuition leader, agency director, newly enrolled student, writer and Qualified Tutor Community member,  Charlotte combines her experience and skills in teaching, tutoring, consultancy and writing to deliver high-quality sessions to her students and raise the standards of those around her.

With a focus on the area of English 11+ entrance, Charlotte's new book is due to be released later this year and you can find out more information by visiting www.schofieldandsims.co.uk/product/799/11-english-study-and-practice-book-. This book is packed full of handy resources, practice questions and tips on how to succeed at this stage of learning - a textbook for the future.

If you would like to be part of an industry-first Level 3 Qualification for Tutors, enrol now by clicking here and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 weeks of self-paced learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to review the show - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Linda Larbi combines a research role at UCL with a passionate and committed tutoring service with a tutor manager role at Manning's Tutors. A suitably packed workload for someone with as much energy and dedication as Linda.

With an MSc in Child Development, in this conversation, we dive into the impacts of the lockdown on the development and wellbeing of children and how tutors can assist with this. Recognising the consequences of children not having been around their peers, Linda discusses strategies for kicking off sessions in a fun and informal manner as well as some of the more common misconceptions around children's mental health.

Listen out for Linda's heartwarming story about two of her online students at [20:07] - it'll leave you with more confidence than ever about the power of online learning.

Learn more about Linda's recent experiences of the power of connection in this online world at www.qualifiedtutor.org/blog/socially-distanced-but-not-distant/.

If you would like to be part of an industry-first Level 3 Qualification for Tutors, enrol now by clicking here and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 hours of workshop-style sessions led by industry experts, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Jessica Rutherford and Clare Devanney-Glynn are the pioneering hosts of the Spotlight on FASD Podcast and we welcome them on to discuss this condition in the sphere of education.

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is the term for a group of conditions caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol and, perhaps surprisingly, it is the most common, non-genetic cause of learning disability in the UK (British Medical Association, 2007). Studies have shown that as much as 1 student in every class may suffer from FASD.

It is incredibly important that educators and medical professionals treat FASD seriously.

Here, we explore what tutors can do in a tutoring session to aid students with this condition. (Hint: it is NOT what happens in a classroom setting)

The best resource for tutors who are new to FASD, as recommended by Jessica, has been produced by the NHS for Ayrshire And Arran, Understanding FASD: What Educators need to know. Start here and continue to listen in to the Spotlight on FASD Podcast.

If you would like to be part of the UK's first ever Level 3 Qualification in Tutoring, enrol now by clicking here and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 hours of workshop-style sessions led by industry experts, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Michael Gibben is the Founder of Coach for Tutors. In his long career in the tutoring industry, Michael has established a winning formula for both independent tutors and tutoring businesses.

An area that many find difficult is marketing. How do we communicate with parents? How much do we charge? How do we find new clients?

Michael provides clear and simple answers to each of these issues, and many others.

To find out more, check out https://www.coachfortutors.com/ and book a free, one-on-one 15-minute session with Michael today at https://www.coachfortutors.com/bookings-checkout/meet-and-greet-online-or-call/book.

To help you along the way and to incentivise you to get in touch with Michael, do find a selection of his FREE resources for tutoring business leaders and independent tutors below:

• Your 2021 Client Growth Checklist
• Your Tutoring Business Launch Success Checklist
• Your Guide to Being a Networking Superstar: Business Networking
• Your Guide to Being a Networking Superstar: Joint Ventures

If you would like to be part of the UK's first ever Level 3 Qualification in Tutoring, enrol now by clicking here and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 hours of workshop-style sessions led by industry experts, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Matthew Baetzhold is a Maths, Science and Writing tutor with a thorough knowledge of how classrooms and learning in schools work.

The conversation here puts forward suggestions for how a future in schools of collaboration between tutors and teachers would work. With an emphasis on reducing the burden, both in terms of planning and managing certain students, 'tutors' would take one-on-one sessions during school hours, while 'teachers' would deal with group sessions.

It may sound like sweeping changes, but it's already being implemented in both the UK and the US.

While you're mulling over what Matthew and Ludo are proposing, don't forget to grab your tickets to Matthew's upcoming TAGGS summit event, Of Math and Magic. You can find tickets for the FREE event, taking place this Saturday 10th April at 7:15pm BST, by clicking here. 

If you would like to be part of the UK's first ever Level 3 Qualification in Tutoring, enrol now by clicking here and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 hours of workshop-style sessions led by industry experts, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

The title of this episode could easily have been Every Student Wants to Learn. Nicola Burkinshaw, a professional English and History tutor, lives by this motto in her own work and we couldn't agree with it more.

Nicola is a self-confessed readaholic whose primary objective with students is to build their confidence in learning. Nicola is open about the fact that she's never encountered a student who doesn't want to do well - it's about opening their minds to learning and showing them they have what it takes.

Watch out for Nicola's top 3 tips for online tutors at [24:59] - 3 simple strategies that will streamline your work and the interactions you have with students.

To find out all about Nicola, visit her site englishandhistorytutor.com - with blogs, resources, worksheets and even an online forum , you'll find all you need to about English, History, online tutoring and, of course, Nicola herself!

If you would like to be part of the UK's first ever Level 3 Qualification in Tutoring, enrol now by clicking here and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 hours of workshop-style sessions led by industry experts, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack