Episode Description

Meeraj shares his journey into teaching and how he became a sought-after tutor. He discusses the difference between tutoring and teaching, emphasizing the importance of practical help and outcome-driven learning. He also talks about the balance between lecturing and student engagement, highlighting the need for students to be active participants in the learning process. Meeraj explains the transition to online teaching and the adjustments he made to ensure effective communication and engagement. He also discusses the challenges of pricing and offers insights for beginning teachers on how to determine their rates. In this conversation, Meeraj discusses the two routes to finding a market as a tutor: leveraging existing communities and working for another business initially. He emphasizes the importance of starting at a lower price to gain exposure and collect testimonials. Meeraj also shares insights on pricing, highlighting the impact of social proof, educational background, and subject expertise. He discusses the value and limitations of standardized tests and the challenges of transitioning to digital exams. Meeraj also addresses the issue of video fatigue and the need for clear communication of time zones and boundaries.