{"id":497,"date":"2022-11-07T08:29:54","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T08:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onlineduatease.com\/?p=497"},"modified":"2022-09-04T03:02:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-04T03:02:53","slug":"6-work-ethics-a-tutor-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineduatease.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/07\/6-work-ethics-a-tutor-must-know\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Work Ethics a Tutor Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are countless articles that provide tips on how tutors can <\/span>better help their students<\/strong> academically. <\/span>However, tutoring is not only about academics; many work ethics come into play too.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to practice them so that you can earn trust and <\/span>gain credibility as a tutor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Always ask permission from their parents<\/h2>\n

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Since parents are the ones paying for their children\u2019s tuition classes, the parents are technically your clients, and your job is to <\/span>help their children.<\/p>\n

Hence, you have to be careful to make sure that you are not doing anything against the<\/span>\u00a0parents\u2019 wishes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Particularly for younger children and minors, you have to consult their parents whether they are okay with you contacting their children directly via their phone number if they have one.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also suggest creating a chat group with your student and their parents in order to keep their parents can be kept in the loop of what is going on and be assured.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Update the parents<\/strong> on their child\u2019s progress regularly to build their trust in you. <\/span>This is to prevent any miscommunication as younger children may not know how to communicate appropriately.<\/span><\/p>\n

It might also be considered inappropriate to some parents if you connect with <\/span>their child on social media<\/strong> as the child might be too young to know how to use these online platforms tactfully too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Respect their house rules<\/h2>\n

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If you are conducting <\/span>home tuition<\/strong>, it is a form of basic courtesy to adhere to the rules of the house you are visiting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Especially with the <\/span>Covid-19<\/strong> pandemic, families may be more particular with the hygiene in their house.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some examples of house rules may include: washing hands once you enter their house; adhering to the <\/span>Covid-19 regulations<\/strong>;<\/strong> wearing their house slippers, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be wary of physical contact<\/h2>\n

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The definition of inappropriate physical contact is different for everyone, and on top of that, safe distancing is also a concern during our current Covid-19 pandemic. So, do remember to maintain boundaries.<\/span><\/p>\n

To avoid misunderstandings, keep a respectful distance from your student, regardless of your gender.<\/span><\/p>\n

If their parents request for you to keep the doors open during home tuition, you should <\/span>respect their concerns<\/strong> as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

Punctuality<\/h2>\n

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This goes without saying, as being <\/span>on time<\/strong> applies to all jobs, and tutoring is no exception.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You should note that students nowadays may be loaded with all sorts of back-to-back <\/span>holistic <\/strong>and academic classes, as well as many other commitments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their busy schedules will not allow you to simply make changes to the tuition time as and when you wish, so keep to the agreed timing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be responsible for your lessons and inform them as soon as possible if you are unable to make it for the lesson. <\/span>Tutors should exercise respect for the student and their parents\u2019 time, and make sure to arrive with ample time to prepare for their lessons.<\/span><\/p>\n

Integrity<\/h2>\n

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Always put in your best effort in helping your student and not put too much emphasis on selfish gains.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your priority as a tutor should not be merely clocking in hours for your pay, but to really exercise the heart of wanting to teach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Help the student just as you would help yourself when you were a student; be enthusiastic in guiding them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Parents place their trust in you to help their children with their academics, hence you should do your utmost for them. <\/span>When you perform well and own a <\/span>good reputation<\/strong>, you\u2019ll get more <\/span>clients<\/strong> and in turn, increased revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Care for your student too<\/h2>\n

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Although your main job is to coach your student academically, you should show concern for their well-being and character development as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Check on your student every now and then for signs of <\/span>bullying<\/strong>, <\/span>abuse<\/strong>, or mental illnesses such as <\/span>depression<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you suspect that something serious is going on with the student, inform their parents immediately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just as school teachers conduct character development lessons in school, a tutor can also help to shape a child and make a difference in their life. <\/span>For example, if you notice that the student could be disrespectful to you, their peers, or even their parents, you can gently guide them to tell right from wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just make sure to set your boundaries and not take matters too much into your own hands without giving considerable respect to their parents.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you conduct group tuition, make an effort to <\/span>know your students<\/strong> individually so that they feel <\/span>comfortable <\/strong>reaching out to you when they need help.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

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Even though you are sort of \u201cyour own boss\u201d as a tutor, tutoring is a unique job in which you need to abide by a unique set of work ethics. <\/span>It is important that you are aware of the <\/span>expectations of a tutor<\/strong> beyond just teaching, and exercise these work ethics with utmost professionalism.<\/span><\/p>\n

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