Jianhui Gao

How to track tutoring hours

How independent tutors can log lessons and deduct prepaid hours without spreadsheets taking over the week.

2026-08-12

Quick answer

Log each completed lesson with date, duration, and student, then deduct from the prepaid package immediately — not at month end.

Why delayed logging fails

If you wait until Sunday night, memory softens. Parents ask about remaining hours. You reconstruct the week from chat history. Same-day logging is the whole system.

A minimal lesson record

  • Student
  • Date and time
  • Duration / hours deducted
  • Optional short note for next time

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