From teacher to tutor: Why teachers are taking the career leap

Bharti Sharma is one of Australia's most passionate educators who has worked as a teacher in the primary school sector for over 10 years.

"I love teaching. I fell in love with it the moment I started studying as a teacher. I knew it was what I wanted to do from an early age. I come from a family where there is a great deal of emphasis placed on education and the benefits it brings through all aspects of life," Sharma said.

"Teaching at primary school level is incredibly rewarding because you are able to assist a child to develop a love of learning at such an important and formative stage of their life. Children are like sponges during primary school.

"But the challenge of the school environment is that a large class involves a lot of children, all with different interests and abilities to learn. The reality is that it is nearly impossible to provide each child with the level of customised learning and support that they need to excel. Teachers work hard and long hours and do as much as they can, but the issue comes down to resources and funding.

"This is the reason why I decided to take the leap and leave teaching and start up my own tutoring business with Success Tutoring in Ellenbrook, Perth, and I couldn't be happier with my decision."

Success Tutoring is Australia's fastest growing tutoring franchise business with sites opening across the county every month. It offers a comprehensive suite of kindergarten to year 12 tutoring services. From Maths and English to specialised programmes like NAPLAN and selective tutoring, it caters for  a variety of educational needs to help students excel academically.

"I know that tutoring works. As a teacher, I undertook tutoring services to assist children to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of maths and English. I found that where the family was involved in the tutoring that the child experienced significant improvement in their academic results," Sharma said.

"I also found that they also started to develop a love of learning and this was the most satisfying part of tutoring. Not only did they enjoy learning they also developed a passion for it. This not only helps while at school, but also throughout life.

"This helped to reaffirm my interest in tutoring, its benefits and capacity to change lives."

According to Michael Black, founder and CEO of Success Tutoring, the business model is highly successful because of its unique approach to learning and the calibre of the people involved in the business across the country.

"At Success Tutoring, personalisation is key. Each student undergoes an initial assessment, which allows us to create a customised educational programme. This tailored approach aligns with the Australian Curriculum and is designed to focus on the student's specific areas for improvement," he said.

"Our tutors aren't just tutors, they are mentors. They are subject matter experts who undergo continuous training to stay updated with educational trends. Their commitment to each student's academic success and personal growth sets them apart."

Black emphasised that a lot of teachers do feel frustrated at the lack of support they experience in their profession and it is for this reason that the tutoring industry is attracting some of the education sector's best talent.

"Owning and operating your own tutoring business not only provides the ability to support children and improve their lives, it also enables people who have a genuine love of learning to participate in the sector in a more immersive way and rewarding way," Black added.

About Success Tutoring

Founded by Michael Black in 2017, Success Tutoring is Australia's fastest growing education centre with ten locations and a further 80 cites planned by 2026. The company offers weekly tutoring sessions in English and Maths for students aged five to 17, with a school readiness program for kids even younger, and selective school exam preparation tutoring also available. The Success Model not only empowers students to work at their own pace towards progress but also finds success in the social aspect of students coming together and working as a community of students to find motivation, inspiration and a lifelong love of learning.

About Success Tutoring - Ellenbrook

Ellenbrook Success Tutoring, a franchise part of the global Success Tutoring franchise business, is a highly successful tutoring business in the Perth suburbs. Started by Bharti Sharma in late 2023, an experienced teacher, it has grown to become one of Perth's leading tutoring services for children and teenagers. It boasts an enviable record of helping to assist many young people to turn their NAPLAN results around and secure educational scholarships.

https://successtutoring.com.au/