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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Stepping outside your comfort zone

Stepping outside your comfort zone

Stepping outside your comfort zoneDawn Strachan
Published on: 01/09/2026

26 years ago I plucked up the courage to ask if I could volunteer in a local playgroup. Then from there my confidence grew and today I own a tutoring company which we are rolling out across the UK. I have achieved it by slowly pushing my self further

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Why Setting Boundaries Makes You a Better Tutor

Why Setting Boundaries Makes You a Better Tutor

Why Setting Boundaries Makes You a Better TutorDawn Strachan
Published on: 26/08/2026

When we first start tutoring, we often find our selves saying yes to everything. One more lesson. One more family. One more evening. Just one more... But over time, without clear boundaries, the business starts to take over our lives

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