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How Online Tutoring Changed My Life as a Kindergarten Teacher

Wed Apr 9, 2025

I never imagined leaving the classroom. 

I never imagined leaving the classroom.I loved my students deeply and took pride in watching them grow. But I was teaching Kindergarten in a challenging environment—underfunded, overworked, and constantly playing catch-up without the tools my students needed. The daily burnout was real.At the end of the school year, I asked to move to first grade—hoping a change might help me feel grounded again. My request was denied. Instead, I was reassigned to fourth grade, a level I had no desire or preparation for. All summer, I had a pit in my stomach. And then—two weeks before school started—my husband was transferred for work. That meant moving to a new city with no guaranteed job and only two choices:

  1. Take a last-minute position at a random school, or
  2. Find a new way to use my teaching skills.
I asked myself the question that so many educators face:
“How can I use my hard-earned skills to support student learning without the exhaustion, stress, and overwhelm?”
The Moment Everything Changed

That’s when I heard a story from a friend. A teacher had left the classroom, started tutoring online, and was earning more than she ever had before—all while working fewer hours and having time for her new baby.I thought, “I can do this.”

But it wasn’t smooth at first. The application process for the tutoring platform I chose was tricky. I struggled with new tech, second-guessed myself constantly, and feared failing before I even began.

Starting from Scratch with Just a Canva Slide

My first student was an ESL Kindergartener at risk of being retained. Her parents were told she’d have to repeat the grade if she didn’t start reading—fast. I created simple slides on Canva, assessed her skills, and gave her my full attention. Her dad listened closely during the session and hired me on the spot. He was looking for someone who could help her succeed. Those early sessions were clunky—messy transitions, YouTube links that didn’t load, and basic materials. But I kept refining. Every week, my resources got better. My lessons became more engaging. My student began to grow.
Fast Forward: Real Results, Real Confidence.

Within three months, her dad emailed me with the best news:

His daughter would not have to repeat Kindergarten. The school team agreed that with continued tutoring over the summer, she was ready to move forward. I hadn’t done anything magical—I had simply used the skills I had as a classroom teacher in a new setting where I could truly make a difference. That student is now thriving in second grade. Her reading skills are stellar, and her confidence shines in every session. She’s become one of many success stories that remind me why I started tutoring in the first place.
Where I Am Now—and Where You Can Be Too

Today, I tutor during my daughter’s nap time. I create impactful lessons in minutes, not hours. I’ve helped kids boost their confidence, close learning gaps, and actually enjoy learning. My business is growing. My stress is not.If you’re a burned-out teacher or tutor, I want you to know:

There’s another way. With the Online Tutoring Toolkit, you’ll get ready-to-use lessons, virtual assessments, and training to help you feel confident from your very first session. You’ll save time, serve more students, and still have energy at the end of the day.

You can still make an impact—without sacrificing yourself.

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