Tutoring as a Successful Business: An Expert Tutor Shows You How

It's fascinating how many reviewers bash the author saying she's not a teacher. Didn't they read "about the author" or the acknowledgements? She was definitely a teacher. If reviewers want to write about the author, they should research first or just read the aforementioned articles! Sandy

This is indeed a handy book to read on tutoring because it not only starts from Mrs. Shapiro's very first client (she tells you of how anxious she was, she describes the client, explains what she did to help him out, and eventually the successful little boy he became) but it continues to cover what she did over the years (the changes, improvements, the "what to do AND what not to do" etc) up until the present. It helped me to look at her tutoring tactics from a big picture point of view since she spans over 27 years of tutoring in her concise book. I highly recommend it. Informative and helpful.

Eileen Shapiro draws upon her many years of experience and expertise as a successful master tutor, to write Tutoring As A Successful Business. This firm, explicit, basic guide is strongly recommended reading for anyone with the aspiration, knowledge and wherewithal to be their own boss. Chapters cover such topics as working with special needs children, working with parents, choosing one's market, what to charge and how to advertise, countless anecdotal stories and much more. Tutoring As A Successful Business is an absolute "must" for anyone looking to get a job in one-on-one teaching, whether for a few extra dollars on the side, or as a lifetime primary career!

When my daughter was born, I knew I wanted to stay home with her. Since my main work experience was in education, I figured tutoring would be the best home-based business for me. This book confirmed my feelings and also made me think about things I hadn't yet thought of. It was very helpful and well written!

I not only have read this book but spoken with the author. I have learned so much tutoring itself and feel good about starting a business tutoring out of my home.Everyone who wants to start tutoring should read this book.