What to put on a tutor’s digital card
- Subjects and classes “Maths and science, Class 6–10” lets a parent rule you in or out without calling.
- Boards covered CBSE, ICSE and state syllabi differ, so parents want to know you teach their child’s board.
- Mode and localities Home tuition areas or online-only tells families whether timing and travel will work.
- WhatsApp number Parents prefer WhatsApp for scheduling, homework questions and fee reminders, so keep it one tap away.
- Batch timings After-school slots fill fast; showing available times reduces back-and-forth before a demo.
- Demo class request A form asking for class, board, subject and weak areas helps you prepare a useful first session.
- Teaching approach Parents want to know whether you focus on concepts, practice papers or exam strategy, so a line on your approach helps them choose.
- Progress updates to parents Saying “monthly progress notes to parents” shows you take responsibility for results and keeps families informed.
When to share it
- Forwarded by a satisfied parent into a class WhatsApp group when others ask for a maths or science tutor.
- Printed as a QR on a society notice board or clubhouse flyer for home tuition in that locality.
- Shared with parents after a demo class so they can discuss fees and timing at home before confirming.
- Sent to school teachers or other tutors who refer students for subjects they do not teach themselves.
What to say when you send it
A card link on its own is easy to ignore. Add a line that reminds the person where you met and what to do next — for example:
Hello Mrs Sharma, thank you for calling about Class 11 physics. My card has the batch timings and the demo class form. Please book Saturday’s demo, and bring your son’s last test paper so I can see where he needs help.
Where to put the QR code
- Worksheets and test papers you hand out, so parents know who prepared them.
- The notice board in housing societies or local libraries.
- Your coaching room door, with timings beside the QR.
Mistakes to avoid
- Using photos of other students’ results Showing students’ marksheets or rank cards without the family’s consent breaches their privacy, and parents notice. Ask permission in writing, or describe how you help students improve and let parents speak to existing families instead.
- Promising ranks Rank or marks guarantees mislead parents and put heavy pressure on teenagers. Explain how you teach, how often you test and how you help students who fall behind, which is what parents can actually judge.
- Leaving out the classes you do not teach Parents may assume a “maths and science tutor” teaches every class from 6 to 12 and every board. List the subjects, classes and boards you handle, so you do not waste a demo class on a mismatch.
Tips for a card that gets saved
- Mention whether you take students mid-year and how you help them catch up; many enquiries come after the first term’s results.
- Show a fee range rather than exact rates if you charge differently for group and individual classes, and explain what each includes.
- Keep a separate note for board-exam revision batches with start dates, so parents of Class 10 and 12 students can plan early.