Misfits And Mavericks

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Neil explains the benefits of tutoring in the private sector and why teaching in the mainstream system may not be for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS The reasonable man adapts himself to the world, the unreasonable man persists to try adapt the world to himself, therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man The school teaching system for tutoring is boring and can give people itchy feet. If you’ve got a thought of your own, Ofsted is likely not to like it. When you’re stuck teaching in the education system you’re limited to the amount of money you can make too. Being a misfit from the mainstream can make you a winner. A lot of parents look for someone who makes learning fun. No one wants a normal tutor. BEST MOMENTS “don’t teach all day mark all night” “Creativeness and individualism is being squeezed out by the education system.” “The mainstream system is ill” VALUABLE RESOURCES The Tutor Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tutorpodcast ABOUT THE HOST Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years of experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS! CONTACT METHOD Neil Cowmeadow [email protected]

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