Just because you’ve studied something at university, doesn’t mean you’re required to follow it into the same career. This week you will hear from Benny, although he went to university to study actuarial science, he actually discovered his passion for tutoring.
The podcast that delves into the fascinating world of careers, one profession at a time.
In each episode, we’ll embark on a deep dive into a specific profession, exploring its history, requirements, challenges, and rewards. So, get ready to expand your horizons, challenge your perceptions, and discover a world of possibilities.
Resources mentioned in the Podcast
Benny’s LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/benny-lo-a0197739
Benny’s Twitch
Benny’s IG
https://www.instagram.com/wingbenny/
Preply
TutorMe
Australia Board of Education
Canada Board of Education
https://www.cicic.ca/1301/ministries_departments_responsible_for_education_in_canada.canada
Qualifications / Certifications
Australian Tutoring Association
Tutoring Association of Australia (VIC)
Hong Kong Education Bureau
The Tutors’ Association
Useful Resources
Seek – How to become a tutor
https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/role/tutor
Online Tutoring Platform – Wyzant
Online Tutoring Platform – Chegg Tutors
Khan Academy
Quizlet
National Tutoring Association
TES Institute
Books, Blogs & Podcasts
“The Everything Guide to Homeschooling: All You Need to Create the Best Curriculum and Learning Environment for Your Child”
by Sherri Linsenbach.
The Ultimate Guide to Tutoring Your Child: How to Improve Your Child’s Self-Esteem and Learning Ability Through Academic Coaching”
by Jeanne Shay Schumm.
Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College”
by Doug Lemov.
The New Art and Science of Teaching”
by Robert J. Marzano.
How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching”
by Susan A. Ambrose, Michael W. Bridges, Michele DiPietro, Marsha C. Lovett, and Marie K. Norman.
“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success”
by Carol S. Dweck.
“How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk”
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish.
“The Art of Communicating”
by Thich Nhat Hanh
“The Elements of Tutoring”
by Joseph F. Gies.
Tutorful Blog
Tutor Doctor Blog
https://www.tutordoctor.com/blog
Reddit Tutoring
https://www.reddit.com/r/tutoring
“The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast”
by Jennifer Gonzalez
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-cult-of-pedagogy-podcast/id900015782
‘The Tutor Outreach Radio Podcast”
By Dr Alise Holland