The latest stories from Tutorfair Foundation, all in one place.
Celebrate the small things: how to use praise effectively
Some of our favourite tips on how to use praise effectively in the classroom and celebrate all wins, however big or small.
Five ice breakers you have to try
Effective tutoring is all about starting off your lessons right and making sure your students feel comfortable and ready to learn.
Using education’s “enemies” to your advantage
While we’re often quick to blame smartphones, there are other educational “enemies” lurking in the classroom and at home. But how can tutors use these distractions to their advantage?
Home education is having a moment
If you are tutoring homeschooled students and want to help maximise their learning, there are ways to make a home learning environment more productive and stimulating. Here are some of our favourite tips.
5 benefits of using online classroom software
Our classroom software, Lessonspace, is packed with handy features designed to enhance your teaching experience…
Using the summer holidays to get ahead: tips for students
The summer break is a great opportunity to consolidate what you’ve learned in the first half of your course; to recap and refresh your memory…
3 tips for beating exam anxiety
The exam period is often a stressful time of year for students. Whether exams give you nervous butterflies or send you into a full-on panic, there are steps you can take to calm yourself down…
3 ways to help your students get started with revision
It’s that time of year again! The Easter holidays always seem to be over in a flash, and students often start the summer term feeling nervous about the exams on the horizon.
Tutoring English to students aged 8-12? Our top tips!
Teaching English to ages 8-12 is a varied and really rewarding experience. Here are some of our top tips for you!
How volunteering can boost your earning potential as a professional tutor
If you’re thinking about becoming a private tutor, volunteering is a great way to invest time in developing your own skill set.