Can I Become a Tutor? Six Questions You Might Be Asking Yourself

Can I Become a Tutor? Six Questions You Might Be Asking Yourself

Can I Become a Tutor? Six Questions You Might Be Asking YourselfDawn Strachan
Published on: 13/10/2026

If you're thinking about becoming a tutor you probably have questions: Do I need to be a teacher? Do I need a degree? Am I too young/too old? What if I've only helped my own children? Do I need to know every subject? Can I start with just a few hours

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The bigger Clara James story

The bigger Clara James story

The bigger Clara James storyDawn Strachan
Published on: 29/09/2026

If you'd asked me a year ago what Clara James was, I probably would have told you that it was a tutoring business. And it was... But I had lots of other ideas, but they felt like oddments The benefit of a great mentor they can see the bigger picture

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What would you do differently if you started tutoring again now?

What would you do differently if you started tutoring again now?

What would you do differently if you started tutoring again now?Dawn Strachan
Published on: 22/09/2026

If I could turn back the clock to when I started tutoring, there would be so much that I would change. My belief in myself and what I was capable of, my dreams and aspirations. Also many practical bits that would have made the road so much easier!

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What makes a great tutor

What makes a great tutor

What makes a great tutorDawn Strachan
Published on: 08/09/2026

Over those years, I’ve worked with a lot of children, spoken to a lot of parents and worked alongside a lot of tutors. And one thing I have become increasingly convinced of is this: Knowing a subject doesn’t automatically make somebody a great tutor

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