u/SipperDani

I've been a substitute in early childhood education for almost 2 years. Last summer was super slow, so I'm looking for another income. I already nanny and that schedule is very random (because of the parents' jobs), so I need something flexible. I'm thinking of tutoring, but don't know quite how to go about it. Does anyone here tutor during the summer and can give guidance?

Here are my thoughts and questions:

I would want to find clients on my own and not work for a company, so how/where do I advertise? I want to meet in person, not virtual. I'm thinking I would meet clients at my local library and maybe rent out the meeting rooms (they're free). How long are typical tutoring sessions? I assume it varies by age group and subject. Is there a program I should use for scheduling? How often do you see your clients? And payment. Cash? Venmo? Is there an easy way to set up online/credit card payments? Also what do you charge? I live in a suburb north of Minneapolis, so not a very wealthy area.

I should probably add that I plan to be a reading and math tutor. Leaning toward elementary age, but I have a good handle on middle school math. Kind of joking, but do you think anyone would hire a penmanship/grammar tutor? 😅 The kids I nanny handwriting sucks cause all their work is on a chromebook.

I've been a substitute in early childhood education for almost 2 years. Last summer was super slow, so I'm looking for another income. I already nanny and that schedule is very random (because of the parents' jobs), so I need something flexible. I'm thinking of tutoring, but don't know quite how to go about it. Does anyone here tutor during the summer and can give guidance?

Here are my thoughts and questions:

I would want to find clients on my own and not work for a company, so how/where do I advertise? I want to meet in person, not virtual. I'm thinking I would meet clients at my local library and maybe rent out the meeting rooms (they're free). How long are typical tutoring sessions? I assume it varies by age group and subject. Is there a program I should use for scheduling? How often do you see your clients? And payment. Cash? Venmo? Is there an easy way to set up online/credit card payments? Also what do you charge? I live in a suburb north of Minneapolis, so not a very wealthy area.

I should probably add that I plan to be a reading and math tutor. Leaning toward elementary age, but I have a good handle on middle school math. Kind of joking, but do you think anyone would hire a penmanship/grammar tutor? 😅 The kids I nanny handwriting sucks cause all their work is on a chromebook.