Jianhui Gao

How to schedule tutoring lessons

Practical scheduling habits for private tutors — today view, conflicts, and flexible formats without institutional software.

2026-08-12

Quick answer

Keep a single calendar for all students, check today and upcoming lessons daily, and record format (in-person, online, flexible) so reschedules stay clear.

Start from “today”

Independent tutors do not need a campus timetable. They need to answer: what is next, what still needs prep, and what conflicts exist this week.

Reschedules happen

Build the habit of editing the calendar the moment a parent changes a time. Chat messages are not a schedule of record.

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