{"id":11794,"date":"2021-12-06T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T09:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=11794"},"modified":"2022-01-27T10:49:09","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T10:49:09","slug":"rediscovering-the-passion-for-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/rediscovering-the-passion-for-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Rediscovering the passion for education"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Education has always been close to Katrin Dennehy\u2019s heart. She spent over a decade teaching in Secondary schools throughout Essex but eventually began to feel let down by the traditional education system. Not one to admit defeat, Katrin actively went on the hunt for something that would reignite her passion once again. She found the perfect opportunity in the form of Tutor Doctor.<\/p>\n

\u201cI began to disagree with several aspects of the education system. Nowadays, teachers are put under so much pressure that I started to fall out of love with that which I had invested so much time and effort into for so many years. I wasn\u2019t keen on being involved with certain school systems that I just didn\u2019t believe in and which, I felt, were detrimental to not only teacher\u2019s but student\u2019s mental health too. Now, Tutor Doctor allows me to create an impact by providing supportive education from a different angle.\u201d <\/p>\n

Originally from Germany, Katrin came over to the UK in 1995. After a couple of years working as a Foreign Language Assistant in Colleges and Secondary Schools, Katrin decided to train to become a qualified Modern Foreign Languages teacher. After showing much promise, she was quickly promoted into middle management, in charge of pastoral care, before moving on to become Vice Principal of a secondary school in Romford. It was whilst in this role, in charge of inclusion, safeguarding and a coordinator for special needs students, that Katrin found her passion clearly lay in protecting and promoting the welfare of students. <\/p>\n

But the role still didn\u2019t give Katrin the satisfaction that she thought she would get. Although the job was very rewarding in many ways, she felt as if nothing much was ever accomplished despite working over 60 hours a week. So, with her own children grown up, she decided now was the time for a change.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy husband, David, has had his own franchise for many years and he informed me of the support and success of investing into a franchise. In February 2018, I went to a franchise exhibition where I spoke to Nigel Mayne, the Franchise Director of Tutor Doctor. It was the first stall that I came across but I immediately thought \u2018No \u2013 I don\u2019t want to go back into education!\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cI continued looking around the rest of the show, I was interested in a care franchise, but I somehow kept being drawn back to Tutor Doctor. I\u2019d gathered information from other brands that I was interested in to make sure that I had a few to consider. Tutor Doctor stood out as I was able to provide support to students, however in a way that I had true belief in.\u201d <\/p>\n

Tutor Doctor is the fastest growing in-home tutoring franchise in the world. Our franchisees manage a team of tutors and work closely with families to identify the needs of students. As a successful business owner at the heart of the local community, franchisees help children to achieve their potential and change lives for the better. In today\u2019s modern, hectic world, the tired old centre-based model lacks convenience and the personal touch. Tutors visit students at home or work with them one-to-one via an online platform for a truly bespoke, person-centred service. <\/p>\n

Katrin handed in her notice but school policy meant that she had to continue to the end of the school term before being able to go on her training. In August 2018, Katrin and her fellow new recruits flew out to Toronto for an intensive seven-day business bootcamp. <\/p>\n

\u201cOnce I\u2019d eventually arrived, it was amazing. I learnt everything that I needed to know to get me started for when I got back home. Although it was a very steep-learning curve for me, I was certain that I\u2019d be supported throughout the whole process.\u201d <\/p>\n

After you launch your franchise, you are actively supported, by a Learning Support Specialist (LSS), across all areas of your business through structured training programmes, weekly coaching calls, weekly global calls and on-demand support as you need it. As your business grows, we have specifically designed support systems to help you continue growth, build momentum and ultimately scale your business to help you achieve your financial and personal goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m quite independent and like to figure things out myself. I prefer to do and learn as I go along. The good thing was that I knew I had support from my LSS if I required it. The support I\u2019ve received from other people in my training class has been invaluable, too. We\u2019re always in contact and it\u2019s great to know that we\u2019re all going through the same issues at a similar time \u2013 whether they\u2019re good or bad.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tutor Doctor has over 640 franchise territories in 15 countries across the globe. Already topping the bill in Europe, the UK is also one of the top spenders on private tuition worldwide, with 25% of households using private tutoring services. Our UK network of 70+ franchisees all enjoy an exciting, scalable business whilst making a positive impact in the lives of children. <\/p>\n

Katrin\u2019s passion for education has given her the opportunity to create a lasting impression on many students\u2019 lives in her local community. Since her launch, she has utilised her existing contacts to create relationships and boost her business \u2013 becoming part of Havering\u2019s \u2018Alternative Provision\u2019 programme as an \u2018approved provider\u2019 for schools. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs part of the programme, I work closely with several schools if students need extra tuition. It might be because they display challenging behaviour or because they have special educational needs, but the schools can come to me directly to provide that service in the knowledge that I adhere to strict practices. As well as those connections, I have over 50 tutors providing tuition to over 100 families.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe sense of achievement that Tutor Doctor gives me is like no other. Families know that I have a lot of experience in education and they feel comforted by that. The satisfaction scores that I\u2019ve received from my clients actually placed me in the Top 10 across the whole global network. That is a great feeling!\u201d <\/p>\n

The first year of business for Katrin has been comfortable and has given her the satisfaction that she was once craving. The ability to set her own schedule has worked wonders for her personal life too. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe flexibility of my schedule is perfect. With most of my family still living in Germany, I have the freedom to visit them if I wish. When I first started, it was all about generating attention for the business and making sure the foundations were set before growing, so I worked seven days a week. However, I quickly established myself in the local area and I\u2019ve since been able to have Sundays off and most Saturdays, too.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince leaving teaching I now enjoy a much healthier lifestyle. I enjoy cooking and sitting down for dinner with my family as well as taking long walks in the surrounding parks and woods with our dog. I can still provide an education to local students but not to the detriment of my personal physical and mental health.<\/p>\n

\u201cTutor Doctor has really allowed me to rediscover my passion. It presented itself as the perfect opportunity to make me fall in love with education all over again.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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