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Rachel Cicioni discusses the ins and outs of her entrepreneurial journey from leaving the classroom, starting her private teaching business, and what's she's learned along the way. The Private Practice Teacher® Blog Education, Education Reform, Teacher Burnout Why Teaching Feels Impossible Right Now Teaching isn’t broken. The system is. Why test prep fails students and what’s possible when teachers reclaim their professional autonomy. Read More Published: April 13, 2026 4 minutes Reading time: Education Reform, Teacher Satisfaction, Teacher Burnout What Does It Mean for a School to Fail? Schools often fail teachers long before test scores dip. What if success was measured by teacher support and satisfaction? Read More Published: September 16, 2025 3 minutes Reading time: Teacher Entrepreneurship 7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Teaching Business Practical lessons from a teacher-turned-entrepreneur: 7 things I wish I’d known before starting my private teaching business. Read More Published: August 14, 2025 6 minutes Reading time: teacher entrepreneur, teacher business Stop Undervaluing Your Teaching Expertise: You're More Than a Tutor Teachers — if you’ve ever looked at your hourly rate and wondered, “Why am I still exhausted and barely breaking even?” This is for you. Read More Published: June 12, 2025 4 minutes Reading time: Leaving the Classroom, Mindset, Business Coaching You're Not a Bad Teacher for Wanting More I want to say something you may not have heard—at least not loud enough or often enough: You're NOT a bad teacher for wanting more. Read More Published: April 4, 2025 4 minutes Reading time: self-care, mindset, entrepreneur Self-Care is Essential for Teacher-Entrepreneurs Teachers are notoriously bad at self-care. Here's why it's non-negotiable for entrepreneurs & how you CAN make it a part of your daily life. Read More Published: January 10, 2025 3 minutes Reading time: Retention Why Are Teachers Leaving, and Who’s Paying Attention? Teacher retention is at an all-time low, and it feels as though no one is paying attention—or worse, no one cares. Our schools resemble ... Read More Published: August 13, 2024 5 minutes Reading time: Teacher life Would you rather? Summer Edition In my neighborhood, summer break is almost here, and it has me reflecting on the summer break after my last year in the classroom. Read More Published: June 3, 2024 5 minutes Reading time: Leaving the classroom Nothing Beats Community Teachers need each other. It's one of those careers that can also be an identity. People say, “I work in retail" but say "I'm a teacher." Read More Published: March 25, 2024 7 minutes Reading time: Self-employed teacher What are your task avoidance behaviors trying to tell you? Are you finding yourself constantly sidetracked by tasks that seem urgent but are ultimately unproductive? As a self-employed teacher, I ... Read More Published: February 9, 2024 3 minutes Reading time: Goal setting Crafting the Magic of Your Year Ahead As we stand on the threshold of a new year, there's an undeniable sense of magic in the air. But here's the secret: that enchantment..... Read More Published: January 2, 2024 3 minutes Reading time: Mental health Lessons from Fall ~ Rest, Recovery, & Productivity I am very fortunate to live near a park and every morning that the weather permits, Yeti and I take a nice long walk. Some mornings I .... Read More Published: November 9, 2023 5 minutes Reading time: Self-employed teacher How My Morning Routine Transformed My Life as a Teacher and a Parent I want to take you on a journey through my life, comparing my morning routines as a teacher and parent. It's a story of evolution... Read More Published: September 22, 2023 12 minutes Reading time: Leaving the classroom Recovering from the Classroom It’s been just over three years since I left the classroom and here are a few things I’ve encountered that I wasn't expecting. Grief Read More Published: August 2, 2023 5 min Reading time: Teacher life “Old keys won’t open new doors.” “Old keys won’t open new doors.” I’ve been meditating on variations of this idea for a couple of weeks now, both as it applies to my life... Read More Published: June 8, 2023 3 minutes Reading time: Mental health The Heartbreak of Leaving the Classroom I wish people understood how heartbreaking the decision to leave the classroom really is. All I ever really wanted to be was a teacher. Read More Published: May 2, 2023 2 minutes Reading time: Private tutor What is Private Practice Teaching®? When I tell people that I own my own teaching business as a private practice teacher, the conversation that follows usually goes something Read More Published: March 5, 2023 5 minutes Reading time: Leaving the Classroom, Mindset, Community Teacher Traits That Last Long After Leaving the Classroom The quirks and habits of teaching follow us long after leaving the classroom. Some are funny, some heavy, and all worth talking about. Read More Published: October 2, 2025 3 minutes Reading time: Teacher entrepreneur; Teacher burn out; Leaving the classroom Finding Myself Again Through Teaching Freedom When I resigned, I blamed COVID. But the truth was that my job was turning me into someone I didn't recognize. Someone I didn't want to be. Read More Published: September 4, 2025 5 minutes Reading time: Private Teaching, Private Tutoring Teaching vs. Tutoring: Why It’s Time to Name and Own the Difference It started with a comment on one of my YouTube videos.They felt I was diminishing tutors by uplifting teachers. The exchange made me think. Read More Published: June 17, 2025 5 minutes Reading time: Education Reform Teaching, Like Medicine, Is a Science-Informed Art Both rely on science, practice, and intuition. Both are being suffocated by systems that sideline the professionals actually doing the work. Read More Published: May 22, 2025 5 minutes Reading time: Teacher entrepreneur Being a Self-Employed Teacher Costs Less Than You Think Are you yearning to break free from the confines of the traditional classroom but worry about the daunting start-up costs of launching your Read More Published: February 19, 2025 5 minutes Reading time: Mental health Beyond Tired? It Might Be Time to Rethink Your Career. October has arrived, and if you're still in the classroom, you're probably starting to feel it: that first wave of exhaustion creeping in. Read More Published: October 1, 2024 5 minutes Reading time: Teacher life The Subconscious Patterns of Teacher Life Since leaving the classroom I’m becoming increasingly aware of the subconscious patterns and coping mechanisms we develop due to the Read More Published: July 8, 2024 5 minutes Reading time: Teacher entrepreneur Life as a self-employed teacher 6 things I do, 6 things I don't, & 2 things I miss. As a self-employed teacher, I still get to do most of my favorite teacher things. .. Read More Published: May 13, 2024 3 minutes Reading time: Leaving the classroom Making the Decision to Leave the Classroom In the years leading up to my resignation from my beloved teaching position, I found myself making monthly and finally weekly pros and cons Read More Published: March 1, 2024 5 minutes Reading time: Mental health Why You Need to Connect with Your Summer Self Year Round In the hustle and bustle of teaching, whether in a traditional classroom or as a self-employed private practice teacher, it's easy to find Read More Published: January 18, 2024 7 minutes Reading time: Business coaching I spent over 11K on a coaching program, and it almost killed my business. Offers for paid coaching are literally everywhere right now, & I want to have a very frank conversation about it. Personally, I have spent Read More Published: December 20, 2023 10 minutes Reading time: Self care Let's get real about wellness routines and self-care. Believe me, I get it. Balancing the classroom and home-life, the never-ending to-do lists, and the hustle and bustle of the school year..... Read More Published: October 16, 2023 7 minutes Reading time: Teacher life The Unexpected Impact Leaving the Classroom Had on my Family Maybe you can relate? I used to think that my students got the best of me and my family got the rest of me. While I hoped this wasn't ... Read More Published: August 16, 2023 7 minutes Reading time: Business coaching Personal Solution to a Teacher-Centered Movement When I started The Private Practice Teacher® in June of 2022, it was with the goals of helping other burned-out teachers enjoy the .... Read More Published: June 23, 2023 3 minutes Reading time: Teacher entrepreneur Can you be Risk-Averse AND an Entrepreneur? YES! Something you may not know about me is that I’m actually pretty conservative and kind of risk-averse. And I’m not sure that that’s from a Read More Published: May 12, 2023 3 minutes Reading time: Business coaching The Pros & Cons of Paid Business Coaching Let's talk about the elephant in the room - paid coaching. Offers for paid coaching are literally everywhere right now, & I want to have a Read More Published: April 7, 2023 3 minutes Reading time: Leaving the classroom From the classroom to my own teaching business Leaving the classroom was one of the hardest things I've ever done. 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Private Practice Teachers and Tutors, Find the teacher right for you Welcome to The PPT Teacher Directory Find the independent teachers right for you & your family. The professional educators included in The PPT Directory are NOT employees of The Private Practice Teacher®. Each teacher is a private business owners and is 100% responsible for their conduct and business practices. Read Full Disclaimer Now Meet The Teachers ** Indicates a PPT® Verified Educator . These are teachers that I have personally worked with and whose teaching and business philosophies are similar to my own. Barb McCluskey ** The Reading Cube PreK, Elementary: Reading Read More Pilar Vanderstelt ** The Spanish Learning Nook PreK-Adult: Spanish, Spanish Immersion Read More Julie Mamunes ** Speaking of Russian MS, HS, Adult: Russian Read More Erica Triggs M.Ed. ** Lighthouse Learning Studio K-2: Reading & Dyslexia Read More Sue Klapec ** Lantern Literacy Elementary: Reading Read More Lara Luft Profa Lara Luft Brazilian Portuguese & ESOL Read More Hilary Farmer Adventure Learning LLC PreK-12: Math, English Read More Teresa Badalamenti, M.Ed. K-12: ELA and special education EduSteps LLC Read More Montrae Kornegay Kornegay Tutoring and Services K-12: Spec. Ed., English & Math Read More Geena James ** Foundations First Learning Elementary: Reading, Math Read More Steph Paturel ** Learn + Roam PreK-Adult: French; Elementary French Immersion Read More Beth Van Oss ** Bravo Español HS-Adult: Spanish Read More Sarah Elisabeth Rosa MSEd ** Rumba Rosa, LLC K-Adult: Spanish & ESL Read More Cathie Guillebastre My Math Mindset MS & HS: Math Read More Rose Gause Reading With Rose K-12: Reading, Literacy Read More Sheryl Uehling Tutoring with Sheryl K-8: Reading, Writing Read More Claudia Hall Spanish Class With Mrs. Hall PreK-HS: Spanish Read More More Teachers Can't find what you need? Our PPT Community is growing! Read More Ganaia Praema ** The Music Mentor K-Adult: Writing, Music, Art Read More Pamela Vasquez ** French Creek Language PreK-HS: French , French Copy Editing Read More Lance Green ** Green STEM Learning K-12: Science, Math, STEM, Music Read More Helen Peguero ** Aprende Con Peguero K-Adult: Span/Eng Ed, Spec. Ed Read More Demi K B.S.Ed. Education With Mrs.K 2nd-5th: Math, English Read More Danielle Hobson Dani-the-ACT-Coach ACT/SAT Test Prep Read More Rachel Cicioni M.Ed. ** MyFrenchU MS-Adult: French Read More Michelle Sorrells Simply Fun PreK - 5: All content areas Read More My Core Philosophy S tudents: Can't find a teacher for yourself or your student? Teachers: Would you like to add your business to the PPT® Directory free of charge? Click Here Click Here >> Disclaimer << Please read carefully The private practice teachers and tutors in The PPT® Directory are experienced, certified educators, & independent business owners. They have complete autonomy over both their business & teaching practice. Inclusion in this directory is voluntary and provided at no charge. * The teachers in this directory are not employed by nor pay a commission to The Private Practice Teacher®. The Private Practice Teacher® is NOT legally or morally responsible for the actions or inactions of the teachers included in the PPT® Directory. This directory serves only as a resource to help students and families find independent, private practice teachers and tutors. ** All liability resides with the independent teacher business owners and the students and families that choose to work with them.

< Back Teacher Traits That Last Long After Leaving the Classroom Reading time 3 minutes Published October 2, 2025 Category: Leaving the Classroom, Mindset, Community You can take the teacher out of the classroom, but you can’t take the classroom out of the teacher. Every teacher who has left the traditional school system knows exactly what I mean. The habits and quirks we carried for years don’t magically disappear when we hand in our keys—they follow us into our next chapters. Some are funny, some are frustrating, and some are reminders of how deeply the profession shaped us, for better and worse. The Quirks That Follow Us School dreams: recurring nightmares about forgotten lesson plans or endless stacks of grading. Speedy eating and bathroom runs: we learned to survive on lightning-fast breaks, and those patterns are hard to unlearn. The "teacher look/voice" in public: yes, it still slips out at the grocery store or the park. And, no, I don't mind that at all. These little quirks are funny, but they’re also proof of how much teaching becomes part of our way of being. Some Habits That Are Harder to Shake Some habits aren’t as lighthearted. They speak to the unhealthy coping mechanisms we pick up to make it through the day: Hiding comfort food or working while eating, watching TV, or even spending time with family 🫤 Forgetting to drink water because there’s no time for bathroom breaks Living in the burnout/recovery cycle, both daily and yearly A good work ethic is important, but teachers often take it to an unhealthy extreme. Without a calendar dictating breaks, many of us don’t know when (or even how) to rest. Years of ignoring our body’s cues train us to push past exhaustion until we no longer recognize what balance feels like. Why These Traits Stick With Us Teaching trains us to put others first, multitask constantly, and normalize exhaustion. Those patterns don’t vanish when we leave the classroom. They linger, reminding us just how much the profession asked of us—and how much we gave. Until or unless we notice them, we don't have any way to change them. Where Healing Happens But here’s the hopeful part: healing happens when we notice. When we've been out of "Survival Mode" long enough to recognize the patterns and unhealthy ways we've learned to accomplish tasks on our ever-growing to-do lists. Without awareness, we take all those exact ways of being into entrepreneurship. We accidentally re-create the very situations we're trying to leave. I’ve been sharing clips from last year’s retreat, and what struck me most wasn’t the workshops or the content—it was the power of being surrounded by people who get it. People who don’t need an explanation for why you eat fast, dream about grading, or struggle NOT to speak to a child in public. For years, I've dreamt about creating a year-round version of that community, where we can continue to lift each other up and redefine what it means to thrive as teachers-turned-entrepreneurs. A place for camaraderie, support, accountability, collaboration, and even co-working/body-doubling. A place where we can network and refer students and clients to each other’s businesses. Because when teachers support teachers, everyone wins. Your Turn What about you? Which “teacher traits” have stuck with you long after leaving the classroom? And if a community like this existed, what would you want it to look like? Best wishes always 💕 Previous Next

< Back From the classroom to my own teaching business Reading time 3 minutes Published February 25, 2023 Category: Leaving the classroom I loved being a high school French teacher! I worked in a small private high school and was the only French teacher. Teaching 5 levels of French was challenging, but I enjoyed that no two lessons were ever the same. Our school was a very close community. I got to know the families well, and many of my students I taught for all 4 years. It was amazing being able to witness them grow in the language and as people. When COVID hit in 2020, everything changed. Childcare became a major issue, and we decided it would be best if I found a way to work from home. Even though I knew it was the right decision, it was still very hard to leave the classroom – even after such a challenging spring. I felt guilty being away from the classroom, seeing my colleagues struggles, and feeling like I couldn’t help. I missed working with students and tried to find a job teaching part-time while my children were in school. Enter my friend, Abby, Director of Education at a local, private, secondary school. Abby approached me about creating and teaching a French program for a couple of their high school students. However, it would have to be online, and the school didn’t have enough students interested in French to hire me. The families would have to hire me themselves. Thankfully- they did. It wasn’t long before I discovered I really enjoy working with students this way, and I’m really good at it too! I made a post on social media telling my friends what I was doing, and a few of them shared my post and told their friends. A couple months later, I started working with my first adult learners. I was a little surprised how much I truly enjoy working with adults. All of my students, regardless of age, are so different, and I love designing lessons around their unique interests and learning goals. My students have been asking me when I’m ready to take on more students. I kept saying, “Wait until I finish my Masters.” Well, I just finished last month and here we go! Now I have a waitlist of students and get to help other teachers on their path to owning their own private teaching businesses too. I never thought opportunity to own my own teaching business existed. Now, I can’t wait to see where it can go from here! Previous Next

< Back 7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Teaching Business Reading time 6 minutes Published August 14, 2025 Category: Teacher Entrepreneurship When I first left the classroom, I wasn’t worried about what to teach, how to teach, or even where to find students. I knew my skills as an educator would carry over. What I was worried about? The business side of things — bookkeeping, taxes, time management — plus all the things I assumed would be complicated or out of reach. As it turns out, much of what I feared was simpler than I thought, and much of what I thought would be simple took more un learning than I'd expected. Here are seven things I wish I’d known sooner: 1. I Could Have Charged More From the Beginning When I started, I charged $50 for an hour of direct instruction plus an additional hour of asynchronous practice. That’s two full hours of value. Now, I charge $80/hr for that exact same service — and my clients happily pay it. Lesson learned: price based on the value you provide, not your own fears. 2. My Monthly Business Costs Could Be Almost Nothing I thought I’d need to spend hundreds a month on tools and programs. The truth? My monthly operating budget stays between $40–$50. There are incredible free and open-source resources out there. You don’t need fancy software to get started — or even to scale. 3. Bookkeeping and Taxes Aren’t as Scary as They Seem I assumed I’d need to learn advanced accounting skills to keep my business afloat. Instead, I started with a simple spreadsheet and a habit of setting aside a percentage of every payment for taxes. Then I started using Wave(free version) and synced it to my bank account. At tax time, I print out reports from Wave and send them to a hired tax professional. It has been worth every penny. 4. Managing My Own Schedule Is Liberating I worried I’d waste time without a strict schedule to adhere to. In reality, setting my own teaching hours, blocking admin time, and protecting days off gave me more focus and energy than I’d ever had in the classroom — so much that I now have time for my family and even hobbies. 5. Parents Trust Me More Than My Credentials Parents don’t care about my degrees, certifications, or methodology jargon. They care that I can help their child and do what I say I’ll do. Overloading them with credentials or lesson plan details can actually backfire — keep your communication simple and focused on results. 6. “Niching Down” Means Something Different for Teachers In most industries, niching down means narrowing your service to one hyper-specific thing. For teachers, it’s more about who you work best with — the type of student, their learning needs, and the situations where you shine. Services can evolve, but your ideal student profile is your anchor . 7. Start Before You Think You're Ready Your business will always be a work-in-progress — and that’s a good thing. Done is better than perfect. You’ll be tweaking things indefinitely. It’s better to involve your audience in your journey than to spend months building behind the scenes only to launch to crickets. Start making connections, share what you’re working on, and invite people in before you’re “officially” open. If you take nothing else from this list, take this: You don’t need to wait for perfect conditions. Your business, like your teaching, will grow with you. When you start sooner, you start learning sooner — and that’s how you find your stride. And if you want someone to walk beside you, I'm here. Best wishes always 💕 ~ Rachel Previous Next

< Back Barb McCluskey ** The Reading Cube ** PPT® Verified Educator The Reading Cube Barb is a retired elementary school teacher with 20 years teaching experience. During that time she noticed that it has become an ever increasing challenge for teachers to address the individual needs of learners. Barb created The Reading Cube to do just that! For Pre-K parents looking to get their child a jumpstart in reading. For homeschooling parents who want a reading teacher. For K-2 parents looking to get their child additional reading instruction after school. For parents of children ages 8-12 that need reading remediation. For parents looking for a reading tutor to help with homework and studying for tests. Go To Website

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< Back Montrae Kornegay Kornegay Tutoring and Services Kornegay Tutoring and Services Hi, I am Montrae Kornegay. I’ve been a passionate educator for over 15 years. I’ve been working independently for the last 7 years. I offer tailored math tutoring and homework help, with flexible options for virtual sessions or in-person meetings at a local library. Working one on one with neurodivergent students or students who learn differently is my specialty. Using the Orton Gillingham methodology to teach reading and writing. Since Covid; things have changed a little and now I find myself being a private homeschool teacher/ tutor to students who don’t work well in a large population. Go To Website

< Back Cathie Guillebastre My Math Mindset My Math Mindset As a certified math teacher passionate about personalized learning, I specialize in helping students transition from concrete understanding to abstract thinking. My mission is to build confidence, make math enjoyable for every student, and show them that they are a math person, capable of mastering any challenge. I'm dedicated to reducing math-related anxiety, fostering a growth mindset, and turning homework time into a positive, productive experience. I offer tailored math tutoring and homework help, with flexible options for virtual sessions or in-person meetings at a local library. Go to Website

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< Back You're Not a Bad Teacher for Wanting More Reading time 4 minutes Published April 4, 2025 Category: Leaving the Classroom, Mindset, Business Coaching I want to say something you may not have heard — at least not loud enough or often enough: You’re not a bad teacher if you want to leave the classroom. You ’re not selfish.You ’re not giving up.And you’re definitely not the only one. You’re a human being who has been giving everything—your time, your heart, your evenings and weekends—for years. And now, maybe for the first time, you’re wondering… What would it feel like to build something that allows space (and energy) for the other parts of me, too? That wondering doesn’t make you a quitter.It makes you brave . Still a teacher. Just on your terms. The teachers I work with aren’t trying to escape teaching.They love it.They just want to do it in a way that feels sustainable . Aligned. Life-giving. Maybe that’s you.Maybe you’re sitting in your car during planning period, wondering how the profession that once lit you up became the thing draining you dry.Maybe you’ve googled “what else can teachers do” more than once.Maybe you’ve seen those TikToks of former teachers working remote jobs in yoga pants, and you feel… both envy and disbelief. Is that even possible for someone like me? Yes. But let’s be clear: I’m not here to sell you a fantasy of passive income and palm trees. What I am here to say is that there is more than one way to be an educator.And you deserve to explore what that might look like— without shame, pressure, or a 5-year plan. The tiniest spark is enough. You don’t need a dream right now.You don’t need to have a business name or a niche or a perfect pitch. You just need a little space to breathe.And maybe the tiniest flicker of curiosity. Because underneath the exhaustion and the overcommitment, you are still that wildly gifted teacher who knows how to change lives.And that part of you? She’s not lost. She’s just waiting for permission to come back in a new way. What if your next chapter felt better than this one? That’s the invitation I extend through the Teacher to Entrepreneur (T2E) Bootcamp — a gentle, two-week space to reimagine what your career could look like outside the classroom. Not because you have to leave. But because you deserve to know what’s possible. Inside the Bootcamp, we’ll replenish your energy, clarify what kind of business you might want to build, and take the very first steps — together. It’s low-pressure, high-support, and designed for educators just like you: curious, courageous, and craving something more sustainable. If you’ve been waiting for a sign… maybe it’s this one. You’re not broken.You ’re not alone. And you are absolutely allowed to want a life that feels better than the one you’re in. The question isn’t: “Am I allowed to want more?” It’s: “What would it feel like to say YES?” 💕 Learn more about the T2E Bootcamp here Best wishes always, Rachel Previous Next

$12 Services Live Mentorship Programs The T2E 90-Day Jumpstart Build your unique teaching business from start to finish with a comprehensive digital course complete with printable resources; expert guidance of someone who's already done it; live weekly group meetings; and a community of like-minded teachers where you can ask questions and receive feedback. Program alumni receive lifetime access to all T2E resources and program updates, free inclusion on our Teacher Directory for 1 year, and discounted membership in our T2E Community which includes live weekly meetings and ongoing training. This training course is offered year-round but only admits a limited number of new teachers each month. Application Required, Free Zoom consultation recommended. Rolling Admission for Approved Applicants * Three plans to choose from. ** Payment plans available $3,000 PIF (Payment Plans Available) Learn More T2E Mindset Module Peek inside the T2E 90-Day Jumpstart Program AND ... Transition from exhausted, burned-out teacher to inspired teacher entrepreneur and develop a vision for your own unique teaching business. Inside the Mindset Module of the T2E Jumpstart Program, we’ll walk through: Burnout recovery + sustainable rhythms Vision + values-driven scheduling Rebuilding your self-worth before you set pricing Creating aligned and measurable short & long-term business goals Unpacking money baggage (every teacher has some) so you can feel confident sharing your pricing with others PLUS: The cost of this program will be deducted from the T2E 90-Day Jumpstart Program should you decide you want to keep going. * Pending approved T2E Jumptart Program application. ** No application required for the T2E MindsetReset. $97 Learn More Live 1:1 Coaching 30 Minute Coaching Session 30 Minute, live 1-on-1 mentorship session. We dive deep into your private practice teaching business. Upon scheduling, you will receive a form to complete about your business & specific questions you have. Form must be completed at least 24hrs before scheduled session time for best results. Bulk pricing available upon request. Coaching available after free initial consultation. I want this! $60 per 30 minute session Customized Mentorship Package This option is ideal for teacher entrepreneurs who have already started their business but are not experiencing the success they'd hope for. After an initial free consultation, I will analyze your existing business and create a customized improvement plan designed specifically for your business. This plan will include live coaching and recommended trainings from my other programs. Price will vary. Inquire Price varies based on client's individual needs. Digital Courses I want this I want this Intro to Private Practice Teaching Love to have your own private teaching and tutoring business, but have no idea where to start OR what all it entails? 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