Meet our tutors: Jeslene

Welcome to our 'Meet our tutors' series, where we bring exclusive insight and interviews with our tutors working in schools just like yours.

To kick off October, we spoke to Jeslene on what she loves about tutoring: 

Why did you become a MyTutor Tutor?

"I became a MyTutor tutor because I have a genuine interest in helping students to excel and improve in their studies. It also allows me to share my knowledge and inspire learning for others. In addition, I love how the job is very flexible, meaning I can accept the school opportunities that fit my schedule and I'm able to work from home." 

What’s the best part of being a tutor?

"One of the best things about being a tutor is seeing the students improve academically, which is very rewarding. Moreover, building meaningful connections with students is a key aspect. Tutors enjoy the 1:1 and 3:1 interactions, getting to know the interests of the pupils and understanding their unique learning styles. Tutoring can develop many skills including patience, problem-solving and adaptability, which are transferable to other areas and careers."

What advice would you give to pupils about to start tutoring in their school?

"Firstly, I would say to try to be as open and honest as much as possible in the first lesson. Try to communicate with your tutor in the opening session about what you find difficult in the subject as the more honest you are about the topics you struggle with, the better they can help you. Secondly, ask questions during the session, no matter how small they may seem. It's important as answering them now can prevent confusion later on. Finally, I would say to be patient as much as you can because learning takes time and it’s okay to struggle with difficult concepts. Keep trying and don’t get discouraged if you’re unable to understand something straight away."

How do you prepare for lessons?

"In the first lesson, I would determine the student’s current understanding of the subject, which would either be through a brief conversation, quizzes or assessments. Then I would discuss with the student what they hope to achieve, whether it's improving a grade or preparing for an exam. After this, for future lessons, I would outline the topics I would cover each week and break the material down into manageable chunks and allocate time for each part. In terms of resources, I’d try to gather a range of materials such as videos, worksheets and quizzes to cater for different learning styles. I’d also be prepared to adapt the difficulty and speed based on the student’s progress."

What are your plans for after university? (if you have them!)

I currently haven’t fully considered my plans after university however I was thinking of applying to graduate jobs as soon as I complete my degree. 

Thank you Jeslene! If you'd like to learn more, head to our 'Our tutors' page.