Question 1

What material do we teach?

Accepted Answer

The material will be provided and depending on the student's goal it will range from books to oral topics to math or science contests/textbooks.

Question 2

What types of questions are asked in the interview? What does the interview process look like? How long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Types of questions asked: Ones to get to know you a bit more and to gauge your skills as a tutor.
 
Interview Process: We will contact you once you apply (on our Tutoring page), schedule an interview through Zoom, and you will await your results within the next few days. 
 
Interview Time: Takes approximately 10 minutes (it is just a quick get to know you)

Question 3

Through what app do we teach?

Accepted Answer

Either Zoom or VooV.

Question 4

How are classes run?

Accepted Answer

1. Brief introduction
2. Review past homework 
3. If it is the first class, dive into the material after the introduction
4. Refer to the shared document (in your email once you get accepted) for more details 
5. Provide feedback/any homework at the end of class

Question 5

How long are classes typically?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 30 minutes.

Question 6

How do we communicate with students?

Accepted Answer

Through the app WeChat.

Question 7

What notes or homework do we leave?

Accepted Answer

Feedback on the student’s progress during that lesson & any homework necessary to supplement the lesson plan.

Question 8

What does the feedback look like?

Accepted Answer

- Audio recording
- Vocabulary list 
- Specific things to review; eg pronunciation

Question 9

Do I have to be qualified?

Accepted Answer

We accept tutors from a wide range of skill levels. Just show us an eager attitude towards learning/teaching & responsibility, then we will provide you training to get you ready to teach!

Question 10

What qualities are important for a tutor?

Accepted Answer

- Patience
- Adaptability
- Organized
- Responsible 
- Diligent 
- Great communicator
- Quick Thinker

Question 11

Do we have to find our own students?

Accepted Answer

You will be paired with a student that best fits your skill level and time by our club executives.

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