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How to Tutor K-12 Biology

There are fewer satisfactions in life than helping a child to reach that "Aha" moment. Tutoring is a growing occupation that allows you to teach one to several students about the subject of biology. As a tutor, your work is often done from the comfort of your own home and on your own schedule. Becoming a biology tutor for grades K-12 takes dedication and commitment, but can be extremely rewarding.

Instructions

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      Get the education and training you need to be knowledgeable about biology topics of instruction for students K-12. You can obtain a teaching degree that specializes in teaching biology or you can take biology courses to expand your knowledge.

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      Take courses or read books that will teach you the latest teaching and tutoring techniques that you can apply to your own tutoring sessions.

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      Find a quiet place in your home, at the local library or somewhere else where you can hold your tutoring sessions. Some tutors prefer to meet their students at his or her house.

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      Set your tutoring price by deciding how much your tutoring rate will be per hour. Tutoring rates can average anywhere from $25 to $75 an hour depending on your location.

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      Contact the counseling centers in your local elementary and secondary schools. The counseling centers are usually the first place parents turn to when looking to find a tutor for their children.

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      Advertise your services as a biology tutor by placing fliers where parents frequent and purchasing a classified ad in the local papers.

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      Become an online biology tutor working independently or using the tutoring platforms provided by a tutoring service such as "Tutor.com" or "Brainfuse."

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