[New teacher](not receiving any bookings.)
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Re: [New teacher](not receiving any bookings.)
Just a quick update: I received a response from the Help Center regarding my concerns about not receiving any class bookings. They mentioned that bookings are based on teacher performance. However, as someone who hasn’t yet had the opportunity to teach a single class, I’m unsure how performance can be evaluated in this case.In the meantime, I’ve been actively working through the training portal and have completed several training modules. I’ve also reached out to the Help Center multiple times to request the appropriate qualification tags, but I’m still waiting for a resolution.
If anyone has gone through a similar experience or has suggestions on how to navigate this situation, I’d really appreciate your insights.
Thanks in advance!
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@Lamyaa I assume you received the same form letter I got from the Help Centre a month ago. It mentions 5 categories: Platform Scheduling & Session Assignment, Profile Optimisation, Schedule Management, Professional Development, and Reliability & Conduct. It must be a general response sent to everyone, and in your case, performance and reliability can't be evaluated.
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@Sanja-52 exactly!
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You're doing the right things, in my opinion. Do as many trainings as you can, open slots during the peek hours, don't cancel any classes ( at this moment), and maintain a stable schedule.
I know it's not easy at the beginning but you will build followers and you will get busier in the summer. 💕
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@Oriana-1 Thanks a lot for you motivating words! 😍
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make sure to open your available slots at least 3-4 weeks out to get scheduled!!
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@Lamyaa Unfortunately, it's a double-edged sword; it takes time to build a base of students, but it also requires that you sign up during peak hours, and set a permanent schedule. If you're doing this already (signing up during peak hours/setting a permanent schedule), then be patient. It just takes one excellent class to get the ball rolling. When I started in 2017, I was dismayed at how often I didn't get students to teach. But now I have a nice base of followers (2,722).
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All I can say is I glad I joined and commuted fully to the demo team otherwise I’d be very worried.
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@Lamyaa Same thing for me. So, I am thinking of stopping teaching. T.T
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@Lamyaa I am not in management but a fellow teacher as yourself. I approach this topic and your question with respect, kindness, and sincerity. I've been on this platform for over three years. I can tell you, getting your "foot in the door" is a huge thing. Try to open as many hours as you physically can - at least in the beginning. Once you start getting classes, then everything else will follow. I don't know how many hours per 7-day week you open up, but I would advise you to open up more than typical.
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@Alan-68 Years ago, I used to open 10–14 hours a day on weekdays and 8 on weekends but only got around 5 scheduled classes a day. Now, if I open 10–14 hours, I usually get 8–10. Just two weeks ago, I had 13 hours scheduled and had to drop 2 (over 48 hours in advance, so it didn’t affect my cancellation rate). I’ve taught up to 11 hours in a day, and I still do 1–2 ten-hour days a week (I really dislike that many hours!). It’s a lot, but I’ll take it while it lasts.
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@Lamyaa, HI Lamyaa, I second most of the responses you've received. Also, remember that the first response from the help centre might very well be an automated response. If it's a generic automated response, remember to respond with the same query again. Then you should get a human response. Good luck and don't give up too soon!!! Also, try and open up manual slots in advance- weekly bookings and click on open slots, you can do this for weeks in advance. (Set schedules usually load on about the 21st of the month)
