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Below is a checklist that you and I should both stick to
Before You Book - Get Ready To Start
Before You Book - Get Ready To Start
1) Clarify Goals Together
1) Clarify Goals Together
Identify subjects, challenges, and goals that need focus.
Parents: Discuss your student's needs and struggles.
2) Understand the Tutoring Process
2) Understand the Tutoring Process
Read the “Before You Book” page to know what to expect.
3) Set Mutual Expectations
3) Set Mutual Expectations
Establish the dynamic: preparation, communication, and engagement.
4) Gather Questions
4) Gather Questions
Write down any lingering questions about logistics, tutoring style, or needs.
Contact & Booking – Let’s Connect
Contact & Booking – Let’s Connect
6) Decide on Logistics
6) Decide on Logistics
Finalize **when, where, and how** tutoring will take place (online or in-person).
7) Choose Tools for Success
7) Choose Tools for Success
Confirm tech setup (OneNote, iPad tools, whiteboards, etc.).
8) Share Your Intentions
8) Share Your Intentions
Parent & student: Highlight priorities for the first session.
Make sure you feel heard and understood
Student's should be given a chance to advocate for themselves and their own needs as much as possible (as opposed to parents speaking for them)
Ready for First Session – Hit the Ground Running
Ready for First Session – Hit the Ground Running
9) Confirm Session Details
9) Confirm Session Details
Finalize date, time, duration, and goals for our first session.
Ensure calendar events are in sync and recurring as expected.
10) Prepare for the First Session
10) Prepare for the First Session
Students: Bring graded work, tools, and questions.
Parents: Ensure tech and supplies are ready.
11) Set a Positive Mindset
11) Set a Positive Mindset
Discuss the session's importance and approach it as a team effort.
12) Revisit Expectations
12) Revisit Expectations
Quickly go over our shared expectations for preparation and follow-up.
After The First Session – Planning Ahead
After The First Session – Planning Ahead
13) Check In After the Session
13) Check In After the Session
Parents: Ask your students:
“What worked?”
“What could be better?”
etc...
14) Share Feedback With Me
14) Share Feedback With Me
I'm not a mind reader, I need your feedback!
Relay to me what you and your student want adjusted to improve future sessions.
I'm very flexible. My job is to serve you. I need your help to make it as good as possible.
15) Map Out the Next Steps
15) Map Out the Next Steps
Plan for:
session frequency
key focus areas
progress goals
16) Celebrate Small Wins
16) Celebrate Small Wins
Acknowledge improvements and build confidence in the learning process.
Ongoing Expectations - Keep Momentum
Ongoing Expectations - Keep Momentum
17) Stay Connected
17) Stay Connected
I’ll check in regularly for updates; share new challenges or goals anytime.
18) Maintain Session Prep
18) Maintain Session Prep
Students: Continue to bring notes, questions, and tools.
Parents: Support and encourage session prep at home.
19) Adjust & Refine Goals
19) Adjust & Refine Goals
I’ll adapt sessions as progress grows or needs shift.
Your feedback and collaboration are critical for me to be able to this as effectively as possible
20) Track Progress & Celebrate Growth
20) Track Progress & Celebrate Growth
Together, we’ll celebrate milestones and reinforce confidence along the way!
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