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Is being a tutor a good fit for you?

Teaches students one on one or in small groups in school subjects. Helps them keep up with class or prepare for tests.

What the work involves

  • Gives feedback and encouragement to build students' confidence and motivation.
  • Goes over class material with students by discussing texts, working through problems and checking worksheets.
  • Checks students' progress during sessions.
  • Teaches study skills, note-taking and ways to do well in tests.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be helping, organising and creative. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingStrong. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingLow. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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