Blog Posts tagged Private

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First Tutors founders shortlisted for national digital award!

by Anita

We've got fantastic news! The co-founders of First Tutors have just been nationally recognised in the Dedipower Digital Awards 2010 in association with The Sunday Telegraph and e-skills.

The award is worth over £50k and aims to promote young British entrepreneurs and digital excellence - with the i...

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First Tutors goes free to attract new tutors

by Anita

As the busiest period in the private tuition calendar approaches, First Tutors, www.firsttutors.com/uk, has made advertising tuition services free of charge for tutors across the country.

The award-winning website, which already helps over 10,000 tutors to promote their lessons locally hopes that b...

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5 online resources for Biology tutors

by Emily

Students of Biology don't need to restrict their exam revision to the lab. There are lots of handy online resources that private tutors and home tutors can access to help their Biology students brush up on the subject. Here's our pick of the bunch:

1. Mark Rothery's Biology Website. Mark is a scien...

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Tutors: get to know your students

by Emily

Whether you are tutoring long-term or helping students achieve their short-term goals, your style and methods of teaching will vary depending on each individual student. That's why it is imperative, especially in shorter term tutoring, to get to know your pupil as quickly as possible.

Prior to your...

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Preparing for mock exams

by Emily

Mock exam season is almost upon us. For many students, this will be their first experience of formal exams, and a prime opportunity to practise for the real thing next summer. How can you as a private tutor help students prepare for their mocks?

In the main, mock GCSEs and A-levels should be treate...

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