How can I start a tutoring business in fifth grade?

Question

I'm in fifth grade and I want to be a teacher when I grow up. I know you might say you have a long time ahead of you and you should wait. But i really want to be. So I want to start by tutoring kids in the neighborhood, and my friends neighborhood. She wants to be my assitent. But i have no idea how to start. I want it to be organzied before I put forward the details and idea to my mom and dad.

Answer 1

You certainly can start a tutoring business.  You know skills that younger children do not know; therefore, you are qualified.  You can teach a child to read or do math.  The key is to have the right resources to teach.  You just might do flash cards with children who don't know their facts very well. Perhaps you charge $5 for a half hour of drilling your student.  Or perhaps you listen to a child read for an hour... that should be worth $10.  I'd put an ad in the paper and see what kind of interest you get.  If your school has an opportunity after school for you to help other students, take advantage of it.  A parent might see what you're doing and ask if you're available at other times to tutor for pay.  You may have to offer your services FREE for awhile... but that will give you time to build your fine reputation and  you'll eventually be able to charge a fee.