What we’re about
Welcome to the Manila Small Business Marketing Strategy Meetup Group!
This group is created for small business owners and marketers who are looking to enhance their marketing strategies. Join us to discuss the latest trends in digital marketing, social media marketing, content marketing, and more.
Share your experiences, learn from others, and collaborate on new ideas to grow your small business. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, this group is perfect for anyone looking to improve their marketing skills and drive success for their business.
Let's network, learn, and thrive together!
Upcoming events
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•OnlineOnline job fair - Dog trainers
OnlineOnline job fair - Dog trainers
We Like Humans As Much As Dogs!
Have you just brought home a new puppy or have an older dog that you’ve come to the realization needs a little training?
A trained dog and a trained owner is an amazing thing — kind of like what you see in the movies. Let’s get down to the nitty gritty of what we have to offer and how we can help you through the dog training process.
Fees:
free of charge
Remarks
Prepare your CV and tell us your work experience.
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•OnlineOnline job fair - a Good English Tutor
OnlineOnline job fair - a Good English Tutor
How to Find a Good English Tutor?
There’s really no student who can’t benefit from English tutoring.
The subject area of English language and literature is so broad that English tutoring includes a vast variety of different skills – reading comprehension, literary analysis, essay writing, fiction writing, argument and rhetoric, grammar and many more.
Even the most proficient student will find they could benefit from polishing their skills in one of these areas. And since it’s almost impossible for teachers to dive into all of these subjects in depth in the classroom, there’s always an opportunity for tutoring to enrich and fill out a student’s understanding in one topic or another.
But when you’ve decided that you would like to seek out an English tutor, where do you start? How do you know where to find English tutors? Crucially, how do you know how to find a good English tutor who will truly improve your child’s abilities?
If you’ve been pondering one or all of these questions, this article is for you. We’re here with advice to help you find just the right excellent English tutor you’ve been hoping for.
The first thing you need to ask yourself is…
What do you need in a tutor?
As in any project, the first task in seeking out a good English tutor is to decide your goals and specifications. There are some elements that are must-haves, and there are some things you’ll want in an English tutor to meet specific needs of your student.
Must-have: professional English teacher training
The first thing that you absolutely need in an English tutor is professional qualifications in English teaching.
It’s understandable why some people think that a local university student or someone similar might be able to help their child learn. But actually, someone who’s able to write a good essay of their own won’t necessarily be able to teach a child to do the same. There are unique skills that only a trained English teacher possesses.
Firstly, you need an English tutor who truly has deep subject content knowledge. This means things like:
Really understanding grammar and being able to teach it in terms of concepts like compound and complex sentences and parts of speech.
Being able to interpret Shakespeare and older works of literature that include vocabulary we no longer use.
Being able to assess the level of skill in an essay.
However, content knowledge is what we call a necessary but not sufficient condition. In other words, you need English content knowledge, but English know-how by itself isn’t enough.
You also need pedagogical knowledge – knowledge about how to teach and how children’s minds learn.
This includes concepts like:
The skills expected of a child at each age.
Communicating complex ideas in a way that students can understand.
Guiding students toward deeper analysis through discussion.
Understanding child psychology and how to encourage a student.
So, is it enough to hire a trained English teacher as your English tutor?
Actually, there’s one more point that’s crucial…
Must-have: familiarity with the curriculum
You need an English teacher who truly understands the curriculum that’s shaping your child’s lessons in school.
An English teacher trained in the USA, for example, might be used to a curriculum that works differently from the one your child’s teacher is using. Other curricula can focus on different skills at different ages, can put more weight on analysing nonfiction rather than fiction, and so on.
You also need a teacher who’s intensely familiar with the texts that your child will be working with – and the main ideas that should be explored with each.
This is why you need a teacher who understands not only English as a subject and pedagogy in general, but the English texts and skills that will be taught in your child’s classroom.
These are the two points that are absolutely essential for your English tutor. Beyond these, you should also consider some other aspects that can help ensure your tutor fits their student’s needs.
Good to consider: specific areas of teaching skill
Before you start hiring a private English tutor, you’ll want to consider what specific area of English you’ll be focusing on in tutoring.
While all qualified English teachers should be prepared to teach all areas of the subject, you’ll often find that some teachers have a passion for or particular expertise in certain topics.
If your child needs help with writing, perhaps you can find an English tutor who’s taught writing workshops before. If your student needs help with Shakespeare, a tutor who’s a huge Shakespeare buff would be fantastic.
You can also consider if there are aspects of teaching style or approach that would work best for your student. If your child is a very visual learner, a teacher who’s apt at creating graphic organisers for organising thoughts might be a great fit. If your child has ADHD or other special educational needs, then a teacher who’s got some extra training in SEND would be ideal.
Good to consider: personality
It’s just a fact that some people naturally get on like a house on fire right away. If your child is a big sports fan, a tutor who can throw in sports metaphors might be really helpful. If your child’s a bit shy, you’ll likely need a tutor with a gentle approach, while a bubblier and more energetic child might need a tutor who can match that high energy.
Don’t discount the power of personality to make tutoring sessions fun and comfortable for your student.
Fees:
free of charge
Remarks
Prepare your CV and tell us your work experience.
Download zoom application
download
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