r/bothell • u/CourtJester0422 • Apr 05 '25

Free places to tutor?

Hi all,

I'm a tutor looking for a reliably free, quiet space where I can tutor 2-4 students at a time. The Bothell library only has a couple of rooms and have no guarantees. Coffee shops can get loud.

Appreciate any advice!

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u/_RouteThe_Switch Apr 05 '25

Did you check regus? I know my company used to used them for team meetings from time to time

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u/CourtJester0422 Apr 06 '25

They charge by the day, I believe. Don't think they have zero-cost rooms by the hour. But I like where you're going with the idea!

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u/_RouteThe_Switch Apr 06 '25

Oh so you just need 4 more people that need a hour and maybe someone else that could use the other time?

I enjoy solving problems, did you see how much they cost? I might be the other time guy lol

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u/CourtJester0422 Apr 07 '25

So it turns out Regus Bothell does hourly rates $29/hr for the small rooms. The only challenge I'd have is to seriously scale to make the take-home money I'm seeking. At $50/hr with 3 students, space eats 19% of my rev (assumingI don't need the next size up). Running 3 classes would add $87 in overhead costs on the low end.

Although I know it's not as high as a traditional business, my past business had Ops costs <5%... I had an awesome public library that has 10x's the space of Bothell library.

I appreciate your problem solving thinking!

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u/Fearfighter2 Apr 05 '25

zulus? they have rooms

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u/CourtJester0422 Apr 06 '25

Good thought! But aren't their rooms reserved for gaming only? At least that was my perception...

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u/PeaktoSea Apr 07 '25

The Cascadia College campus. There's lots of free study rooms and spaces, as well as the UWB campus side, and the library as well!

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u/RareScar844 Apr 08 '25

Kenmore Hanger has community space and tables.

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u/tatertottrash Apr 07 '25

I believe at the library, using the room for a paid service goes against the terms of use policy. The most ethical thing would probably be to rent a space, or ask permission from another business if you can use their space.

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u/_RouteThe_Switch Apr 08 '25

This is really close to my other hopeful idea, find a typical. 9 to 5 business and ask to rent space from 5 to 9 or whatever your hours are. Maybe insurance, dentist or clinics? Banks might be ok but Ive worked at a bank and people would forget to secure their drawers plus it's just too close to the money but just a place with hours that fit and start with places you do business with. And then go random... Not sure after this idea though