What a tutor has to do after a trial lesson
Following a trial lesson, the next steps are crucial in converting students into long-term learners. Clear communication, structured follow-ups, and a strong 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 is essential 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: Reinforce 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, see Prepare for online tutoring: tips for a new tutor.
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 booking their next lesson. Read How to schedule your free trial lesson on Wiingy.
- Clarify payment details: Ensure the student or parent understands the payment process. Refer them to How to pay for Wiingy lessons online.
- 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.
- Flexible scheduling: Emphasize the convenience of learning at their own pace.
- Proven results: Share success stories or student progress examples.
For further details on lesson conversion, check How trial lessons are assigned.
Track student progress
Keeping track of student progress helps tailor lessons to their needs and demonstrate tangible improvement.
- Maintain lesson notes: Record key points from each lesson to track development.
- Set learning goals: Work with the student to define measurable learning objectives.
- Use Wiingy tools: Utilize tracking features to monitor student performance effectively.
For more on tracking student progress, visit How to track student progress.
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