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Do I need a science, English, or math degree to become a tutor?
Reading Time: 3 minutes In today’s job market, where an emphasis is placed on having a college degree, you might assume that a tutor with a degree in science, English, or math has a higher chance of landing tutoring jobs. However, that’s not necessarily the case. Education jobs are currently in high demand. Teacher shortages have reached a…

What is a high-impact tutor?
Reading Time: 3 minutes What’s the best way a tutor can make an impact on student success? It’s pretty simple—make a connection. Building relationships is the top factor that sets a high-impact tutor apart from others. The truth is that if you want to become a tutor, not all tutoring jobs are built the same. At Kelly…

Why you should refer a friend to be a substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you know someone who has a natural gift for working with kids? You know the type — someone who is positive, confident, and patient. Are you wondering how to refer them to become a substitute teacher? Substitute teaching jobs can be fulfilling and flexible work for a new graduate, a way to make…

Tips for a substitute gym teacher.
Reading Time: 5 minutes When you’re a substitute gym teacher, it’s a different ball game than a typical classroom. If you’re not a pro athlete, you might not feel like an exemplary specimen of physical fitness. No worries, you can do this! Quick tips for substitute teaching a gym class. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Do not participate…

An example tutor job description.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Working as a tutor in schools is a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference in students’ academic growth. Whether you want to become a tutor for ELA, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, or history, the structure of the tutor job description is about the same. They all detail information about tutoring…

How to become a tutor in schools.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you have the time, patience, and positivity to help students reach the next milestone in their academic success? It’s time to become a tutor in a school near you! Figuring out how to become a tutor in schools can be a little tricky because the requirements can vary by state and school district.…

Can you wear jeans as a substitute teacher?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Substitute teaching is a rewarding job that allows for a flexible schedule. But it’s not so flexible when it comes to the dress code and wearing jeans. Professionalism matters. Substitute teachers are not only role models to students, but also, they are professional colleagues to teachers, principals, social workers, and district administrators. While we…

Types of substitute teacher training and development.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you have what it takes to become a substitute teacher? Looking to take your substitute teaching skills to the next level? Substitute teacher training and professional development are the key to success. At Kelly Education, we hire and place thousands of substitute teachers in classrooms across the country every year. We can confidently say…

Classroom management for substitute teachers.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Classroom management for substitute teachers is the actions a teacher takes to create an effective, successful learning environment. Whether you’re in a new room, a new school, or teaching a new set of students, it’s your job to keep the school day moving and students learning. Having some tried-and-true classroom management strategies in your…

Navigating an election year as a substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Whether you are a substitute teacher, tutor, or paraeducator, you might have concerns about navigating conversations involving politics, especially during an election year. The time and place for conversations involving matters of personal belief – such as politics, religion, or Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy – is at home, between caregivers and their children.…