When your subject requires modification, it means we have reviewed it but you need to make some changes before it can be approved. We do this to help you standout to prospective clients in your area. So we are on your side!
Okay, what do I need to change?
You need to make changes to one or more of the four sections below. Use this guide to determine the necessary changes you should make for your subject to be approved. You can refer to it from time to time.
1. Your Subject Headline: this is the first thing clients see, so it must be clear. Try to summarize your expertise or what clients would gain from hiring you.
Bad Examples: "Piano is a nice skill, I love the sound it gives when you play it" OR "Biology is the study of life and how living things interact"
Good Examples: "Meticulous Piano Instructor with more than 7 years teaching experience" OR "I love Biology and always teach my students to master the subject"
You see the difference? Write headlines that attract clients to you.
2. Your Subject Description: clients who want to hire you will read your subject description, so try to tell them about your expertise and what they should expect.
Good Example:
"I studied English Literature at Obafemi Awolowo Univeristy, and now work part-time with the media here in Lagos. My passion, however, has always been to help people learn how to speak professionally and I have been doing so for at least 5 years.
In my lessons, I’ll guide you through the most important aspects of speaking, and help you master the nitty-gritty components that always lead to a great speech. Usually, we’ll start off with a test presentation where I'll assess your intonation, pronunciation and confidence. Then we'll kick off from there till you master the art.
Most of my students are now excellent speakers, and have addressed fairly large audiences, even though they barely knew how to speak initially. As my client, some times I may invite you to attend free seminars where you can also watch me speak live. So would you like to speak professionally as well? Then book lessons with me and we can get started."
Some points to note:
- Use correct grammar and spellings. Don't write 'because' as bcos or 'the' as d or 'I' as i. Poor grammar will push interested clients away. So be professional. If possible, we recommend you get a friend to proofread it for you.
- Ensure your description contains enough information to help clients learn more about your experience and style of teaching. This inspires them to hire you.
3. Your Hourly Price: clients always have options. If your price is too high, it'll prevent them from hiring you. So reduce your price initially to receive many clients, then increase it as you go.
Some points to note
- Your price is calculated PER HOUR, not per lesson or per training. So if you normally charge ₦5,000 for a 5-hour lesson or training, then you should set ₦5000/5 = ₦1,000/hr or at most ₦1,200/hr, and not ₦5,000/hr.
- Think about how much prospective clients in your area can pay. If they won't be able to afford your price, reduce it so that they can hire you.
- Price fairly. If the subject is not a specialized or professional subject, then try not to charge much. Other tutors are likely to charge less and get much more clients.
4. Relevant Certifications: if your subject is a professional course or exam such as PMP, ICAN, CCNA, etc., you MUST include the relevant certification in order to teach the subject. This will give clients more confidence to hire you.
That's all! So look through your subject and make the changes you think pertains to you, then save it and it will come to us for a quick review
If you'll like to know exactly what we think you should change or have any questions, please send a mail to help@tuteria.com using your Tuteria email address or call 080 928 78388.
