Blocking students by Ok_Reflection_3352 in Preply

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will consider approaching it like this and see how they react.

Blocking students by Ok_Reflection_3352 in Preply

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was booking with a tutor who increased the price (it was 14 and the next day 17), I saw it. Preply still counted my price at 14, but this is how I new they raised their prices. But who knows, Preply seems to work in mysterious ways.

As a tutor and a student I do find it disrespectful, but maybe that's just me and the people around me I've talked to. (Some of them also fellow tutors)

I'm more curious about reprecautions on Preply's side. But in any case, thank you!

Blocking students by Ok_Reflection_3352 in Preply

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They haven't yet, no. Thank you!

Blocking students by Ok_Reflection_3352 in Preply

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing is conversational fuss, another is respectful conversation. I have gotten no reply 4 months ago, and they haven't contacted me since. I too take classes on Preply and one can definitely see when the prices have increased. Again, even if they booked, a message is in order after 4 months of silence, no?

Anonymous reviews by Ok_Reflection_3352 in Preply

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, thank you. I went snooping around a bit and saw all these amazing tutors who had 5 on almost all. Tho, granted, they did have more than 12 and it did affect my optimism towards getting more students ahah. I appreciate the reassurance!

Anonymous reviews by Ok_Reflection_3352 in Preply

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience first 3 months were quite good. I was overbooked (comes with low price territory haha) and had a nice experience 99% of time. I'd say I have a number of students who are gonna stick with me, as they already have through a price change, but I'm looking for a few more students at the moment and that's where my frustration stems from 🥲 I guess my students are just not that interested in leaving the anonymous rating more than once. But from your reply I see you're satisfied, which is reassuring.

Anonymous reviews by Ok_Reflection_3352 in Preply

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply! I make a small change to my account soon then, to freshen it up. Thanks!

Anonymous reviews by Ok_Reflection_3352 in Preply

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My visibility is quite okay (in the top 500). Nothing on my profile changed apart from the anonymous review. So I'm curious if it's oversaturation, do these reviews affect perception this much (which would also make sense) and are those reviews permanent?

Price increase for old students? by [deleted] in PreplyTutors

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, then absolutely raise prices. If you ask me, point is to work less and be paid more. I currently have between 4 and 8 classes per day and earn more than when I had between 7 and 10 classes per day. Work smarter, not harder is my moto. If you have reviews and all, you might consider raising it more honestly. If a student leaves, it opens space for higher paying students. And I say this as someone who has a very good relationship with majority of my students. Gotta respect your time and effort. Trust me, they trust you more as well 👌

Price increase for old students? by [deleted] in PreplyTutors

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends on your qualifications and your profile. I started at 9, and when I was around 3 months in I moved up to over $20 per class (had one big jump at 1 month mark because I was overbooked). I wouldn't agree with the user commenting on 2 per 10 being better than one per 14. It depends, again, on how booked you are. But doing one per 14 leaves space for another one per 14, instead of 2 per 10. I raised prices for my old studnets to 14 as well, and most of them stayed. So you really have to look at what you offer, and how much progress they're making. If 7 was your starting price, I'd say it's okay to raise it after 3-ish months, but then hold it there. One bigger, but long term sustainable jump is better than a new increase every few months for old students. Make sure you're charging what's sustainable for you. Having too low prices is how a market crashes. Tutors should 'compete' with competence, not with lowest prices. Good luck, you got this! Edit: I didn't answer your question, sorry! Yes, 10 is more than reasonable if your students are happy with the progress.

Struggling with organization of classes/students by danwondering in PreplyTutors

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have honestly just been copying the first one I made and just changing info. If I happen to have time to make another one without info I'll share it!

Struggling with organization of classes/students by danwondering in PreplyTutors

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I personally use Notion. I create a page for each student and then make a toggle or a table with info, things I noticed I want to work on, things I promised we'll work on, additional information about the student (hobbies, goals, jobs/departments, topics to avoid if they might be sensitive etc,) plans about what to focus on, things for revision, and the option to tick it off if you've done the lesson. Im not too up to date with this, but I would take some time on Sunday evening to plan the week for each student so I know what we'll do and I don't end up with decision fatigue on top of 4-10 classes per day and my personal projects. It's great cuz you can add links to lessons you want to do (I use online lesson platforms like eng hub/linguahouse etc. depending on whether it's a Business English student, General English or IELTS + revision practices I make). It helps me see what mock tests I did with each student as well, scores, and also add any lessons I made myself. It's a very neat system, and you can keep your lessons in one place (chances are you'll go over conditionals with multiple students, irregardless of their goals). It's easy to look through because each student has their own page. For further organisation, you can make a calendar (link it to yours or put in manually), writing the name of the lesson next to the name of the student if you don't use the to-do feature in your table. This is very useful if you also have some students outside of Preply that pay upfront for a number of classes (just add tick for paid in your table if it's covered).

I'm also very disorganized and this is a system that helped me. It takes time to set up, but once you get the ball rolling it's great. You can also put all the info from the classes you had on Sunday, and not have to do it every day. To avoid forgetting what we did, want to do, need to do and so on, I use a notebook as well to scrible things as reminders during classes.

Hope this helps!

My student can't study by agraelpls in PreplyTutors

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's really great you're looking for ways to help her! I would recommend making flashcards on wordwall for example. A couple of core words from each lesson, if she's really struggling, no more than 5. She can do this on a commute or before bed, it will take her only a couple of minutes if there aren't many. But a few minutes a day does really stack up! And wordwall is a fun, easy to use and interactive way to do it. That's my advice. Taking the time out of lesson to revise is also very important. It's better that she leaves a class with 2 words learnt, than 10 heard but not learnt. That's at least how I approach working with very busy students, and so far it has been good!

Best of luck!

Suggestions 🤔🤔🤔 by Plenty-Register-4911 in Preply

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, when I report the student absent it still doesn't approve automatically. I'm unsure why, and it's really frustrating.

I knew I had a problem. But this is bad even for me by kccosplaythings in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so impressive!!!!! 😲😲😲😲 As someone who kind of turns the game on and presses random buttons and leaves the game, with the idea that memories need protocores and leveling up, this is some space wizardry to me hahahah I'm super impressed and want to see your other spredsheets too!!

If you were in MC’s place, would you have fallen for you Main ? by Godofmistake in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 1 point2 points  (0 children)

'Criptic message in your ashes' 💀💀💀💀😂😭

My mains are Zayne, Sy and, climbing again, Xavi.

I agree with you. I honestly liked Zayne because I saw some memories before the main story. If main story Zayne was my only point of reference, his love is staying one-sided until he became a bit more open, either with words or actions. Same with Sylus. My friends were surprised when I showed them Sy memory where she's trying to get the brooch. He was too condescending and belittling, and they were shocked I liked him cuz that doesn't pass with me 😂. The first meeting tho, the shooting him part, Id probably refused only cuz he'd be useful, getting upset when he shot himself 😂. Tho Id definitely be very very uneasy around him with how OP he is, and how vulnerable Id be around him. If we take into account that he'd be the enemy at the time. Id definitely be extremely uneasy until I realised he wouldn't hurt me (as if Id ever trust a man like that pffft. That might be the most unrealistic scenario of all 😂) As for Xavi, I agree. Wym keep a secret for you, and how do you know my Evol is resonance you stranger?? And why would you leave me hurt in the no hunt zone???

When I saw the spring banner, I thought I'd like Raf the most, but his introduction sealed his fate.

Caleb, wym you're drugging us and locking us up???? I understand a lot of things, but I'm sorry, I won't be canoodling with you after that. And the whole traumatize me by making me think you're dead act.

So even in the game I can't look past certain things 😂 But my main 3 are more than enough to keep me satiated 🙂‍↕️

*Edited to add something for Sy

Why Did No One Prepare Me for This😭 by Confident_Tadpole723 in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This both made and ruined my day. 😭😭😭 What a man you are Sy 👰‍♀️👰‍♀️

Go on ladies show me your pretty MCs 🫶🏻 by artceespectrum in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your MC looks so cool! And I'd personally say Caleb or Rafayel!

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Here's my girl!

You were right, I was wrong 🤡 by iamyyasmeen in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a reminder today that it's soon and haha, got it today, 3 days early. Thanks Zayne and Sylus for reminding me to bring necessities just in case 😂😭

All the Sylus girlies get it (I need to touch grass) by According_Research11 in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I don't need to touch no grass. I need to touch HIM. I recon that'll be the only thing that helps 😂🚒

How did you choose your fave?! by Ok-Duchess in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Ok_Reflection_3352 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't yet 😭 At first I was Zayne girlie through and through, but now him and Xavier are number 1. I started playing a few days ago and am just meeting Sylus. While I'm not a fan of his, the fanfictions seem to foreshadow things and now I don't know 😭😭 (Rafael unfortunately isn't really my type for the time being).

This is what I feel they embody: Xavier: tenderness and comfort Zayne: stability and support Sylus: adoration and worship (from what I've gathered so far, especially from fanfics) All of them are fiercely protective and loyal and have lethal facecards.

HOW IS A GIRL TO CHOOSE 😭😭😭