The Qualified Tutor Podcast

Jack Churchill is the Co-Founder of Scanning Pens, a forward-thinking company that transforms the lives of people with dyslexia. From school students to prisoners to library visitors, the assistive technology that Jack, and Co-Founder Toby Sutton, have pioneered  provides a life-changing improvement.

As someone with dyslexia himself, Jack understands the intricacies of how the condition affects learning and progress. As such, the design of the pens allows for a distraction-free environment tailored to simplicity and efficacy.

The benefits for teachers and tutors are endless and Jack provides all educators with a clear message: get in touch by emailing [email protected] or visiting www.scanningpens.co.uk today to access your free trial.

Jack and his team will be hosting the two-day D.E.A.R For Dyslexia Learning Festival this Monday 29th (in the UK) and Tuesday 30th March (in the US) - to sign up for FREE, visit here (UK) or here (US).

To catch Jack speaking on the Dear Dyslexic podcast, do visit https://www.deardyslexic.com/news/episode-27-jack-churchill-ceo-and-co-founder-scanning-pens. 

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.

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

If you've ever wondered how the music curriculum that shapes the future of this country's arts and culture is managed and developed, look no further than Steven Berryman.

Steven is currently the Director of Arts and Culture at the Odyssey Trust for Education and here shares his thoughts and expertise on why all students should continue to study the arts at school and, in particular, how arts and music learning will get us through this tricky period.

As Steven notes himself, 'Learning an instrument isn’t going to transform you into Einstein … but it will revolutionise your development in resilience and confidence' - listen in to find out how.

To find out more about Steven's research into the power of learning an instrument and the importance of arts and music to the curriculum, catch two of his most celebrated blogs below:

• 'School music is more than an enjoyable pastime' (June 2018)
• Why all pupils need access to arts education right now (June 2020)

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

Following on from our chat with entrepreneur coach Mike Michalowicz last week, we bring you a new perspective on building your business in today's environment: community-led entrepreneurialism.

Ash Phillips is the Founder of Dffrnt (formerly 'YENA' in case you see this around and about). Dffrnt connects business leaders and entrepreneurs around the world - in Ash's own words: it's 'a digital community of awesome people creating cool things, on a global capacity'.

Ash works today to help anyone interested in small and niche business to grow what they know and understand into something that sells and benefits their community.

For all Qualified Tutor Community members, Ash has a special offer for you: to join Dffrnt with a special discount code. All you have to do is visit the platform and create an account with your own email and password. When you get to the checkout page, enter the code 'free2mo' into the discount box.

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

Do you know how to be different?

Mike Michalowicz is committed to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs succeed. His latest book, Different is Better, brings together all of Mike's tips, tools and experience in helping business owners thrive in competition.
  
In Mike's second appearance on the pod (he joined us back in November), we’re going to be focusing on solutions in a crowded marketplace. We know that the field of tutoring can feel saturated and overly competitive. Mike has been helping business owners market themselves differently for years. And here we’re going to explore what this means for tutors and how differentiating factors work to help us stand apart from the rest.

Pre-order Different is Bettertoday.

As it's not released until September of this year, join us today in hearing Mike discuss it PRE-RELEASE ...

Find out more about how Mike can help your tutoring business thrive by visiting his website. Mike has written a great deal of bestselling works, but we'd recommend in particular The Surge and The Pumpkin Plan.

Mike also has an incredible range of free tools and resources to help your business grow:

• Profit First Overview & Profit First One-Sheet
• Profit Pod Starter Kit & Sample Agenda
• The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Prosperity Plan

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

"Success is what we do … significance is what we do for other people"

Terry Tucker is a man who has changed lives.

From his days as a basketball coach and a policeman in Cincinnati, to his cancer diagnosis in 2012 and his current life path, motivation has always been a significant factor in his success.

But there's a difference.

Framed appropriately in 2021's environment for education, Terry's words of wisdom into what we can take from our uncommon and extraordinary lives will inspire a generation of tutors and students alike.

To discover what Terry can inspire in you, visit his website, Motivational Check, and check out his book, Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life, today.

We promise, you'll never look back.

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.

If you want to have your voice heard, learn more about online tutoring and participate in engaging discussion while meeting other, like-minded tutors, visit https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/ and join the conversation today.

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

"My diagnosis gave me permission to let go of all the shame up to that point"

In one of the more open, personal and honest conversations we've had on the Podcast to date, Clio Tucker O'Sullivan delivers an assessment of how her journey from struggling with concentration and organisation at school, through her eventual diagnosis to the lessons learnt since.

ADHD has long been misunderstood, as a label given to those students who struggle academically. It is far from that.

Some of the most intelligent and successful scientists, researchers, professors and academics ever have lived and worked with the impairment, and have thrived.

Clio's recent blog post for Qualified Tutor (originally published on the platform, Medium) provides a foundation for Clio's experiences and the struggles she's faced to date. You can find it here - we'd suggest reading it first before diving into the pod ...

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.

If you want to have your voice heard, learn more about online tutoring and participate in engaging discussion while meeting other, like-minded tutors, visit https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/ and join the conversation today.

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

"We strengthen learning difficulties by interventions and we accommodate them by access arrangements"

As those of you in the Community will know, Hazel Barnett has a wealth of experience in the tutoring field. An active and engaged member, Hazel draws on her M.Ed. in Maths Education and Dyslexia to find solutions to every issue, concern and query for students and fellow tutors alike.

For those not in the Community, let this be an incentive to join in the discussion!

An expert in dyslexia and access arrangements in schools, this conversation dives into the work of a SENCO (if you don't know what this is, you'll find the answer at [9:05]), what our method of assessment in schools should be and the key aspects of various learning difficulties.

Hazel has also taken the time to write two hugely informative blogs:

• on Study Skills to reduce exam stress - this blog discusses Hazel's 4 top tips for cutting down stress in the run-up to exams
• on Exam Access Arrangements - this blog details all the steps necessary for tutors and teachers who are seeking exam support for their student(s)

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.

If you want to have your voice heard, learn more about online tutoring and participate in engaging discussion while meeting other, like-minded tutors, visit https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/ and join the conversation today.

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

• Amanda Cremona
• Adrian Conway
• Rose Matthews
• Julia Silver

Rich with the latest pedagogical research and practical tips you can implement today, this conversation will teach you about our 5-Step Plan for how to smash every first session (and beyond) ...

In this, the second episode of the new Love Tutoring, with Qualified Tutor series, Julia and Alex Asher, CEO of Learncube, discuss the tips and tricks behind your first tutoring session.

Don't miss the final section, where Julia runs through the real gold dust: the 5-Step Plan.

If you'd prefer to read Julia's insights, find the blog here.

If you'd like to dive into an interactive workshop run by expert facilitators, check out our How to Smash Every First Session Workshop in the Qualified Tutor Community. 

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.

If you want to have your voice heard, learn more about online tutoring and participate in engaging discussion while meeting other, like-minded tutors, visit https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/ and join the conversation today.

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

This conversation brings together Qualified Tutor and Learncube's CEO, Alex Asher in the first of a new series: Love Tutoring, with Qualified Tutor.

The first of the series takes us through four simple steps for increasing engagement with your student. (Hint: they all start with 'P' ...)

Learncube are industry leaders in online education and edtech delivery.

Learncube's platform is purpose built for education and you can try it out for FREE today by going to https://www.learncube.com/ and giving their online platform a demo.

Love Tutoring will be exploring how we can match success and enjoyment in the field of tutoring, including detailed overviews of current best practices and the latest pedagogical research.

If you'd prefer to read Julia's insights, find the blog 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.

If you want to have your voice heard, learn more about online tutoring and participate in engaging discussion while meeting other, like-minded tutors, visit https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/ and join the conversation today.

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