Get Started Fast
Sometimes, you just need to get up and running quickly. Here are some tips and tutorials for you to help. For the long-term stability of your business though, you will want to go back and take the time to work through the other content in the membership.
Step 1: Get Your Bearings
This walkthrough shows you where to find everything you need inside the membership.
Step 2: Website & Payment Processing
In the video, I walk you through the steps of getting your site up and ready to take payments in under 30 minutes. Includes payment processing for WeChat & AliPay if those are options you need. Get your site ->
More Resources
- Need more tutorials on your WordPress site? Fully-Loaded WordPress Course ->
- Payment Processing Options & Fees ->
Step 3: How Much to Charge
This link takes you to a calendar I built on the Independent Teacher blog that will help you decide how much you should charge. Try out the calculator ->
More Resources
- More tips on deciding how much to charge? Check out this lesson in the Build Your Platform course ->
Step 4: Curriculum & Promotion
If you’re teaching K-12 ESL students, you can get access to the entire Kid-Inspired ESL Curriculum Membership as well as Independent Teacher Curriculum Exclusives!
More Resources
- Want to confirm which audience you should be serving as well as learn how to find and engage them online? Join the Build Your Audience course ->
- Want to design your own program? Check ou this lesson ->
Tutorial on How to Use the Kid-Inspired ESL Curriculum for Teaching Online
The curriculum may be a little different than you’re used to if you’ve been teaching online. This training has loads of tips for you.
Step 5: Teaching & Learning Management
These options are included in the Build Your Platform course. Follow the links below to check out the respective lessons you need.
- Live Teaching Software ->
- Learning Management Software -> These are the applications you will use for assigning and tracking work students/clients do outside of classtime. Sometimes the same application can handle both the live teaching and the LMS.
Other Resources
Here are some other resources that can help you get started quickly:
- Cancellation and Refund Policy Templates ->
- Social Media Templates ->
- Organization and Time-Saving Tools ->
Head over to the community forum to ask questions, start discussions, make a suggestion, and see the latest updates to your membership!