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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If you want to become a tutor, you don't have to listen to the voices in your head

If you want to become a tutor, you don't have to listen to the voices in your head

If you want to become a tutor, you don't have to listen to the voices in your headDawn Strachan
Published on: 19/08/2026

When I first started tutoring I had so many fears. For years I dreaded going to new families because I thought they would be the ones to declare I was awful at this. Now I have 14 tutors working with me and I am franchising it. Believe in yourself...

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