What a tutor has to do after a trial lesson
After completing a trial lesson, the next steps are crucial in converting students into long-term learners. Clear communication, structured follow-ups, and a personalized learning plan can encourage students to continue their tutoring journey with you. Here’s what you need to do after a trial lesson.
Provide constructive feedback
Feedback plays an essential role in helping students understand their strengths and areas for improvement. Ensure your feedback is:
- Specific: Highlight areas where the student excelled and where improvement is needed.
- Encouraging: Spotlight positive aspects of the student’s performance.
- Actionable: Provide clear steps for how the student can improve in future lessons.
For more tips on student engagement, refer Get ready for online tutoring: A Guide for new tutors.
Discuss scheduling and payment
Once the trial lesson is completed, ensure the student understands how to schedule and pay for future lessons.
- Explain the scheduling process: Guide students through the process of scheduling their next lesson. Read How to schedule your next lesson.
- Clarify payment details: Ensure the student or parent understands the payment process. Refer them to How to pay for online lessons.
- Encourage a consistent schedule: Discuss the importance of regular lessons for continued progress.
Encourage enrollment
To ensure a student continues with lessons, highlight the benefits of ongoing tutoring:
- Personalized learning plans: Show how lessons will be structured to address their specific needs and requirements.
- Flexible scheduling: Highlight the convenience of learning at their own pace.
- Proven results: Share success stories or progress examples of your previous students.
For further details on lesson conversion, check Conducting effective trial lessons: A guide for a tutor.
Track student progress
Keeping track of student progress helps to tailor lessons to their needs and demonstrate noticeable improvement.
- Maintain lesson notes: Keep a record of key points from each lesson to track improvement.
- Set learning goals: Help the student set clear, measurable learning goals by defining specific objectives together.
- Use Wiingy tools: Use tracking features to monitor delivered lessons and plan future lessons accordingly.
For more on tracking student progress, visit How to track student progress.
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