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5 Must-Include Pieces of Info for Your Tutoring Ad

By Socrato Admin On June 16, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Resource, Teaching & Tutoring
We’ve all been to cafes and seen the bulletin boards covered in flyers for piano lessons, yoga classes, sleep studies, and, of course, skilled tutors. How are you going to stand out amongst all those sheets of paper? Whether you’re taking your ad to Starbucks or to Craigslist, your style and approachability must be palpable through [...]
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Global Private Tutoring Market Continues Strong Growth

By Scott Cronenweth On May 31, 2011 · 8 Comments · In Education: Industry, Teaching & Tutoring
Despite tough economic times, the tutoring industry continues to grow all over the world -- in some countries rivaling public education expenditures. The reasons are varied, but all signs point to continued growth for this important education sector.
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Tutoring Plus Learning Analytics Equals Cost-Effective SAT/ACT Test Prep

By Scott Cronenweth On May 24, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Assessments, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing
SAT test prep books
College-bound students and their parents are well aware that high scores on the SAT or ACT are of interest not only to college admission offices, but also to financial aid and scholarship programs. As a result, American families annually spend millions of dollars on prep courses hoping to boost scores. From simple practice testing to [...]
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5 Ways to Maximize Your Students’ Performance on Test Day

By Scott Cronenweth On May 17, 2011 · Add Comment · In Assessments, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing
"This way" to better SAT and ACT testing
Right now many college-bound students are in the midst of taking the SAT, ACT and other standardized “college prep” tests. As their tutor, over the past weeks and months you’ve done all you can to help them prepare. Now it’s up to them. With “the big test” just days away there’s not much more you [...]
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The Ultimate Social Media and Marketing Guide for Tutors

By Shannon Sweetser On April 21, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Content, Education Techology, Education: General, Education: Industry, Education: Technology, Resource, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring
This last decade was a challenging one for marketers, but it doesn’t have to be for tutors who need online marketing know-how. The arrival of social media, smart phones and growing connectivity to the internet changed all the rules for many marketers who were used to traditional methods of attracting business. Suddenly you didn’t need [...]
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How to Add Color to Your Tutoring Brand Using Facebook [3 Examples]

By Shannon Sweetser On April 19, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Assessments, Education Techology, Education: General, Education: Industry, Education: Technology, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing
Engaging Facebook Page
Though it may be a cake walk to create a Facebook business page, it’s not an easy venture to make it engaging to your tutoring prospects. Fortunately you don’t need to learn how to do Facebook right all alone. There are many businesses who have paved the way before you to creating engaging and creative [...]
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Tutor's Dilemma: Meet the Needs of the Student or Make Parents Happy?

By Shannon Sweetser On April 15, 2011 · Add Comment · In Assessments, Education: General, Education: Industry, General, Resource, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation
As I was doing my usual rounds on the internet to discover what nuggets of educational joy I should base my bi-weekly blog post on, I discovered this by Mark Sklarow, Executive Direct of the which discusses the obligations that IECs have toward the students, parents, school, college and program. In it Mark does a [...]
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6 Must-Download iPad Apps for Tutors

By Shannon Sweetser On April 12, 2011 · Add Comment · In Assessments, Education Techology, Education: General, Education: Industry, Education: Technology, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Resource, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing
While you may lean on traditional teaching methods as the foundation of your tutoring business, the world is moving quickly in the other direction. As a tutor who is dealing with a generation of students who grew up around computers, it’s your responsibility to break through the technological clutter of their daily lives and help [...]
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5 Clever SAT Preparation Videos to Share with Your Tutoring Students

By Shannon Sweetser On April 7, 2011 · 9 Comments · In Assessments, Education Techology, Education: General, Education: Industry, Education: Technology, Exam: SAT, General, Resource, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing
Though you may have a defined strategy for helping your students achieve their best scores on the SAT, you may from time to time want to mix up your tutoring experience and connect with your students on their level. Online video is a great way for tutors to connect and engage with students online and [...]
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10 Jaw-Droppingly Awesome Infographics on Education

By Shannon Sweetser On April 1, 2011 · 27 Comments · In Assessments, Content, Education Techology, Education: General, Education: Industry, Education: Technology, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Resource, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing
Infographics can change the way we learn, the way we see information put in front of us.  They help us digest that information and leads us to draw important conclusions more swiftly. After doing a little research online I was able to discover 10 gorgeous infographics on education that do more than simply show information, [...]
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