Should I tutor in-person / face-to-face?
Written by Daphne Lim - Updated
Firstly, all KIS Academics tutors must be able to do online private tutoring.
KIS Academics will always advocate for online lessons for the convenience of both the tutor and the student, but some clients are adamant that they would like in-person tutoring, so we also offer that option.
Making yourself available for in-person lessons is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as it'll get you more students who are very close to you.
What does it mean to do In-Person Tutoring?
If you have listed a location on your tutor profile, it means that your profile will be shown to students anywhere within 5km radius of the location listed. Note that it does not mean at-home tutoring! You can find a public place (like a cafe or a library) that is in between your location and that of your students'!
If you think that 5km is too far for you to travel to, you can charge the customer a travel fee (maximum rate is $1/km of travel): Can I charge a Travel Fee?
If you would like to know more about how you can do in-person tutoring, here is a helpful article: How does in-person tutoring work?
What if I'm not comfortable going to a Student's house?
As mentioned above, in-person tutoring does not necessitate at-home tutoring. You can discuss meeting at a public place (like a library) at a location that is convenient for both you and your student to get to. You do not have to go to a student's house if you're not comfortable with it!!!! Read more here: What if I'm not comfortable going into a student's home?
It's always good to still have some precautions in place, which is why we recommend getting insurance if you feel it necessary: Clause 5.1 of the Terms of Service
If you are tutoring a student at their own homes and believe the student to be at immediate risk of danger, dial 000. If you suspect your student is unsafe in their own homes, you can refer to this article: KIS Academics Child Protection Policy
Are there any Policies regarding tutoring In-person?
KIS Academics has a child protection policy that all tutors are required to read, understand and comply with: KIS Academics Child Protection Policy
KIS Academics absolutely prohibits any acts of sexual harassment towards a KIS Academics Customer, including grooming and sexual relations, whether outside or on the tutoring premises.
Child protection is a matter that should be central to the training, awareness and understanding of all tutors. Amongst other things, tutors should apply the following standards:
- Tutoring should be conducted in rooms where there are windows, so that a person outside the room can see into the room, or the door should be open so that the tutoring can be viewed and heard. Furthermore, no child should be disciplined by a tutor in a room with a closed door.
- Tutoring should only take place in a public part of the home with a parent or responsible adult present. Tutoring should never take place in a child’s bedroom. At the end of each session that takes place within a child’s home a responsible adult, who was present in the home throughout the duration of the tutoring, should sign off the session as having been conducted appropriately and in a public space.
You can see more info here on child protection policies on the ATA site: https://ata.edu.au/resources/child-protection/
How can I Indicate that I am Available for In-Person Tutoring?
You can do so anytime by editing your profile.
All you need to do is select whichever postcodes you'd like to tutor in, and we'll match students based on their proximity to these locations.
If you have any other questions, feel free to shoot a message into #help channel on Slack, or send an email to contact@kisacademics.com
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