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Tutoring platform fees and commissions explained

Platform fees can significantly impact your earnings. They fund services such as marketing, scheduling, payment processing, and online lesson tools, but both the structure and size of these fees vary widely between platforms. Find out how to calculate your take-home pay and choose the tutoring platform that best suits your needs.

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Tutoring autistic students: Tips to support learning

Tutoring autistic students requires recognising that every learner is unique. When students feel safe, valued, and understood, they can engage better with learning. This article shares practical tips for creating flexible, student-centred lessons that build confidence, nurture curiosity, and help neurodivergent students thrive.

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Overcoming maths anxiety: Practical strategies for tutors

Effectively tutoring learners with maths anxiety can transform their experience of maths. By revisiting the fundamentals, addressing knowledge gaps, practising exam techniques, and creating a safe, supportive environment, you can help students build confidence and reach their full potential.

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Tutoring students with ADHD: Strategies and tips

Tutoring students with ADHD requires flexibility, structure, and understanding. This guide offers tutors practical strategies for adapting lessons, using visual tools, supporting organisation and revision, and creating an encouraging environment where students can focus, grow, and thrive.

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How to become a tutor as a university student

Wondering how to become a tutor as a student? This guide has you covered. You’ll find plenty of practical tips on how to get started, including why joining a trusted platform like PMT Education is a great option. Plus, discover why tutoring as a student can be the perfect way to balance study, income, and personal growth at university.

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Worked examples: The key to top maths grades

Worked examples break problems into clear, logical steps and reveal the reasoning behind each one—making them a powerful tool in online maths tutoring. In this article, you’ll discover why worked examples are so effective and how to integrate them into your sessions to boost student understanding, confidence, and exam performance.

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The power of ‘I Do, We Do, You Do’ in online tutoring

In online tutoring, structure is everything—and few approaches offer more clarity and support than the ‘I Do, We Do, You Do’ model. By gradually shifting responsibility to the learner, this method builds confidence, reduces anxiety, and helps turn screen-based teaching into an interactive and engaging experience.

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How to become a tutor

Wondering how to become a tutor? Whether you’re a student, graduate, or teacher exploring a more flexible career path, this guide covers everything you need to know. From choosing your subjects and setting up online to writing a standout tutor profile, you’ll find practical tips to help you start and grow your tutoring business.

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Why tutor reviews matter and how to ask for them

Tutor reviews are key to building trust and attracting new students. A few helpful words from past clients can set you apart—yet many tutors feel awkward asking for them. In this article, we’ll share why tutor reviews matter, the best time to ask for them, how to phrase your request, and what to do if feedback isn’t as expected.