From Teacher to Tutor: Naming Your Own Expertise
From The Tutor Edit · 00:09:57
Show by Jane Bilham
How do you call yourself an expert as a tutor when nobody will say it for you?This episode started with a question shared by tutors at the Tutor Exchange:What are you an expert in?In this episode of The Tutor Edit, I'm talking about why so many experienced tutors introduce themselves as "just a tutor", and where that habit comes from. In school, your expertise came with the job title. On your own, you have to say it yourself.I look at the four places this shows up in a tutoring business: visibility, messaging, pricing and saying no.Then there's a 10-minute exercise. Write down five questions parents ask you, note how you know each answer, and answer one of them publicly this week.1. Leaving school means naming your own expertise.In a school, the job title did that for you. On your own, you have to say it about yourself, even when it feels like showing off.2. Confidence shows up in your business.It affects how often you post, how broad your messaging is, what you charge and how easily you say no.3. Your expertise is already in your clients' questions.List five questions parents ask you and how you know the answers. Then answer one of them where your next family might see it.Links to resources mentioned in today's episode:🌏 Take the free five-minute tutoring business check-in: https://academy.vireotuition.com/check-in-quiz/🤝 Join the Tutor Exchange, our free monthly networking event for tutors: https://academy.vireotuition.com/the-tutor-exchange/🛍️ Visit the Vireo Academy shop: https://academy.vireotuition.com/shop/🎙️ Watch The Tutor Edit on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vireo_Academy📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vireo_academy/🌐 Website: https://www.vireoacademy.comIf you found this helpful, please subscribe and leave a review… it helps more tutors find the show!
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