Life After Teaching: Start a Tutoring Business (ft. Karen Simpson)

About this episode

Tem interviews Karen Simpson about her transition from teaching to running a successful tutoring business.

DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Tem interviews Karen Simpson, a former primary school teacher who transitioned into a successful tutoring business. Karen shares her journey of balancing teaching with family life, the challenges she faced, and how she built her tutoring business, My Primary and Secondary Tutor. She discusses the importance of creating a supportive community for tutors and the role of tutoring in addressing the attainment gap in education. Karen emphasises the transferable skills teachers possess and offers valuable advice for those considering a similar transition. If you would like bespoke support from me to help you thrive in your teaching profession, just use this link to book a discovery call today: https://calendly.com/tem-helpingteachersthrive/60 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Teachers possess many transferable skills that can aid in tutoring. Creating a clear plan and understanding your motivation is crucial. Networking with other educators can provide valuable support. Tutoring can be a fulfilling way to continue making an impact in education. Starting small in tutoring can lead to significant growth over time. BEST MOMENTS: "I chose to leave the classroom." "I created a…

People in this episode

Host: Tem Ezimokhai

Guest: Karen Simpson

Topics covered

• tutoring
• teacher transition
• education
• support community
• transferable skills

Keywords

• tutoring business
• teacher skills
• education gap
• supportive community
• career transition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: My Primary and Secondary Tutor, Facebook, Patreon

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