Before you begin
Congratulations on securing your first lesson!
Before your lesson, make sure you:
Explore the Tutor Community for lesson planning resources, templates and advice from other tutors.
Familiarise yourself with MyTutor's expectations so you know what's expected during your lessons.
Download the setup checklist and keep it nearby while you're getting ready.
Prepare your lesson space
Choose a quiet, private space where you can teach without interruptions.
If you're teaching from your bedroom, that's absolutely fine. Just make sure the space looks professional and you're not teaching from your bed.
Check your equipment
Before your lesson, make sure your equipment is ready to go.
We recommend:
Testing your camera and microphone.
Checking your internet connection.
Running a setup test before your lesson.
Preparing your equipment in advance can help you avoid technical issues during your lesson.
Plan your lesson
Use the information you have about your pupil, their learning needs and their exam board to plan your lesson.
For your first lesson, it's also a good idea to spend some time introducing yourself and getting to know your pupil before moving into the lesson content.
If you haven't received notes from the teacher, you can find lesson planning advice and ideas in the Tutor Community.
Don't forget to make use of MyTutor Academy resources, as well as resources shared by other tutors in the Tutor Community.
You can also complete our lesson planning training module to help build your confidence.
How can I make a great first impression?
Your first lesson is an opportunity to build a positive relationship with your pupil.
Be yourself, make the lesson engaging and remember that your pupil may be just as nervous as you are.
Important: Back-to-back lessons
If you have back-to-back lessons with the same pupil, you must leave the first lesson and join the second lesson separately.
This ensures your attendance is recorded correctly for both lessons and helps prevent delays to your attendance records and payment.
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