In this episode I was able to talk to Molly Wheatly about starting a tutoring business, and how she went from being a teacher to now coaching teachers on how to grow their own tutoring business.
Sometimes when we need a drastic change, we can benefit from taking a step back and look at the parts of our current situation that are missing. Just asking ourselves a few questions such as: what we love about our job, what we wish we could change, what would make me feel like I’m making a difference, or even how we could make more money, are all pretty good indicators of where we need to go next.
A lot of teachers have different side interests that help us make a more positive impact (and of course more money). Some of these are: photography, Etsy shops, copywriting, blogging, selling teacher resources, but one of the most natural side jobs could be tutoring.
Starting a tutoring business allowed Molly to love teaching again where she currently teaches 5th grade. Having her full-time tutoring business led her to then help teach other teachers how to do the same.
What you will hear about in this episode:
- How Molly began her tutoring business and branched off to help more teachers do the same.
- The ways in which Molly was able to systematize her tutoring business and teach other teachers her method.
- The steps in getting your own tutoring business started and finding a rate worth your time.
- Finding ways to balance teaching full-time and have a full-time tutoring business
- Finding what you are passionate about leads you to finding more clients and in return more money.
- How hiring out was able to provide her the most growth.
Related Episodes:
Episode 57 - How to nail your ESL Teacher interview (resume and cover letter tips) part 1
Episode 58 - 3 teacher interview tips to help you get the job Part 2
Resources Mentioned:
- The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join.
- Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers Store
- Episode 16 - A new EL teacher’s perspective with Kennedy Merriam
Connect with Molly Wheatley:
- Follow on Instagram @mollyawheatley
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@mollyawheatley
- Free masterclass on how to make $1000 a month with your tutoring side hustle
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