Talkin' with Tutors (Part 2)

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, Gabrielle Crichlow sits down with guest Jan Sixt, an experienced private tutor with over 45 years in the field. Jan's journey into tutoring began after her husband’s military postings disrupted her classroom teaching career. Since then, she has guided students from preschool through college across a wide range of subjects.Initially focused on in-person tutoring, Jan has successfully transitioned to online tutoring, particularly during the pandemic. She employs various technologies, including screen sharing, whiteboards, and manipulatives, to engage her online students effectively. A key aspect of Jan’s approach is her emphasis on teaching fundamental skills and concepts, rather than merely assisting with specific assignments. She believes that mastering these building blocks is essential for student success, whether in elementary math or college-level writing. To further support her students and their families, Jan has created over 1,200 educational videos showcasing her techniques.As a sole proprietor, Jan relies heavily on word-of-mouth referrals to grow her business. She also collaborates with school districts to provide home instruction for students unable to attend school. Additionally, Jan shares valuable advice on navigating the tax and financial aspects of running a private tutoring business.Join us as Gabrielle and Jan discuss her motivations for entering the tutoring industry, the tools that have helped her thrive, and the invaluable lessons she has learned along the way.Who is Jan Sixt?Jan Sixt, founder of JSTutor.com, offers over 1200 educational videos covering many subjects for preschool through 12th grade. With over 45 years of teaching experience, Jan helps parents teach foundational concepts effectively and provides homeschoolers with a well-organized curriculum. She has been a guest speaker at numerous educational events since 2001 and has been inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education since 1969.You can find Jan Sixt:On the web: https://jstutor.com/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyJSTutor/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myjstutor/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jansixttutor1By Email: [email protected] this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xp_taNx8og0Rate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33049003/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com   Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: April 12, 2022