8
May
Another dreadful example…
Categories: Education, Ideas, Teaching, Tutors International Comments 0
The question given to the writer of this answer was to explain which A level subjects they were able to teach. The question was part of an application for a position paying $153,000 USD per annum. “Obviously the majority of my teaching experience is in English/composition, however I have a very strong math background. I..read more.
4
Feb
To IB or not IB?
Categories: Education, Ideas, Inspiration, Teaching, Tutors International Comments 2
To IB, or not to IB? What is the International Baccalaureate and can it be home-schooled? I’ve had several requests from parents in the past for a private tutor for the International Baccalaureate, or IB. As one of the three main education systems it is an internationally recognised and well-respected course that, in many ways,..read more.
26
Jan
Dismay and Disgust
Categories: Education, Ideas, Teaching, Tutors International Comments 0
Today I received the below comment on some of Tutors International’s recent job listings. I am really dismayed and disgusted that so many of your jobs insist on a private school education as a prerequisite for being a tutor. This is totally unacceptable and should be illegal in my opinion. I would not want to..read more.