Unlock Cold Email Success Secrets Tutoring can be very isolating! Sometimes you just need to sit down and listen to other tutors and see what is working for them. I recently attended a Tutor MeetUp with Kelly Dharamshi from Tutoring Tips for Teachers. I NEVER regret showing up! I get to meet other amazing tutors and learn what is working for them. Listen to my recent episode of the Tutoring with Sheryl Podcast on Spotify and see what I learned about COLD EMAILS! YEP, email someone who doesn’t...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Best Places to Tutor What are some of the best places to tutor? As I have stated before, you have to decide if you plan to travel or work from home or perhaps do a hybrid tutoring business. Everything works! The good news is that YOU get to decide what that looks like for YOU! But, you might be looking for some ideas, so here you go! Public Libraries (hint: use the study rooms). Most public libraries will allow you to use their space for tutoring. It is a good idea to ask, but most are fine...
5 days ago • 2 min read
Still Stuck Looking for that Perfect Student? I know the feeling! It can be overwhelming and filled with pressure. When you were in the classroom, the place was filled with kids wanting to learn! It was easy to grab your materials and just share your excitement for learning. If you have left the classroom and you are feeling lost, wondering why it is so hard to get students, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! This is the biggest hurdle tutors have to overcome! We can talk all we want about marketing, and it...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Rethink Your Tutoring Strategy This Fall! When I was a classroom teacher, I typically put my job first. I know, that is a terrible thing to do, but I believe it was because I had SO MUCH to do, the job just never seemed to be done! Once I retired and decided to tutor, things slowed down and I did a ton of reflection. I realized that the school district did not care how many hours I put in. They didn’t care how much I worked. They just wanted a warm body in the room and they wanted the kids to...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Collaboration Brings Growth Collaborations and Growth Do you ever consider working with other tutors to grow your tutoring business? I have had several collaborations in recent months that I have not only enjoyed, but actually show that I am an expert and help to grow my reach. I recently recorded an episode on The Tutoring with Sheryl Podcast, and I invite you to tune in and listen to how these work to help grow my Tutoring with Sheryl business. Check it out here:...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Step-by-Step Directions for Making a Solid Video! When I first got started with videos, I was VERY worried about making it. I was afraid about what people would think about me. Who does she think she is? What makes her the expert? I even was trying to sabatoge myself! What if people didn't want to watch my videos? What if I say something wrong? What it doesn't look good? These are ALL of the things that I have thought! Here are some simple steps that might help you get over your fears. 1.)...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
This Sunday in The Tech Hub for Tutors! I just did a LIVE video talking about our upcoming event in The Tech Hub for Tutors! Want to know more? Check out the video here: 113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205Unsubscribe · Preferences
3 months ago • 1 min read
Get involved in your community! Are you involved in your community? This is one of the best ways to boost your business! Show up, volunteer, do the work, get noticed, and GROW! I am helping to host another epic small town event! I was knee deep in preparation today and didn't get an email fired off until AFTER my tutoring was finished. Why? I was making about 15 signs for traffic awareness to keep our citizens and visitors safe as we host our small town event! I am always eager to help and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Facebook Scripts Made Quickly Using Text from Your Website I recently asked Gemini to create a simple script for a Facebook post using words from my website. I grabbed the introductory script that is on my website and it quickly generated some awesome scripts that I could use as catchy phrases in my posts. Then I hopped into Canva and created my post pictures. I grabbed my images and the text that was produced from Gemini and popped them into my Facebook Meta Planner. Taking a few minutes to...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Is There an Easier Way to Draft an Email? YES! I have used ChatGPT and Gemini to help me with this. Let’s do it with this email! I will put this request into Gemini and see what I get: Create an email script that can give readers the steps for writing a message to the reader giving directions for how to use ai for creating a message they can send using gmail or another service. Here is what Gemini produced and it took less than 5 seconds! AI can be a gamechanger! Are you ready to learn more?...
3 months ago • 2 min read
