HOW OUR SERVICE WORKS
ContactTutors have the exclusive opportunity to support learners – pupils and students – extra instruction which in the end pays off in a big way. Our Tutors can experience the true fulfilment of supporting a learner who is struggling to gain confidence with their learning and make significant progress. As a tutor, you may choose to teach learners – pupils and students individually or in groups. You will have the opportunity to provide tuition in a variety of subjects or focus on a specific discipline, such as math, physics or Spanish.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Step 1:
Register and create your personal tutoring profile to showcase your experiences, qualifications and subject speciality together with information about which when and where you would like to tutor.
Step 2:
Receive and respond to tuition requests from learners – pupils and students – via your membership platform on ContactTutors.
Step 3:
Reply to requests and questions as soon as possible, when satisfied that you can deliver the tuition. By accepting a request from a learner – pupil or student –, prior to commencing tuition, you agree that you are happy to forward to ContactTutors the fee from the tutee based on the calculation detail in your agreement.
Step 4:
Exchange contact details with your prospective tutee and start tuition. If your prospective tutee is happy to go ahead with tuition after you have discussed their requirements with you, we arrange for your contact details to be exchanged with the tutee and you. You will then receive an email with your new tutee’s contact details. You can then contact the tutee and start teaching.
How To Bacome A Tutor
At ContactTutors, you can find students really easily, organise your lessons and get paid straight into your account.
1. Register and create your profile
2. Contact learners to arrange lessons
3. Book in lessons to match your timetable
4. Offer Tuition! Support your learners’ progress
5. Get paid on time into your bank account
DUTIES OF A TUTOR
Tutors have a special role to provide extra instruction to learners – pupils and students – who may need a additional help to enable them to developing age-appropriate skills and understanding subject-specific concepts. The roles of a tutor will vary depending on the age of their learners – pupils and students, the subject being taught, the method of instruction, and type of school. But regardless most tutors will need to:
- Prepare personalised lesson plans for each student or groups of students
- Assess the class assignments from the regular teacher
- Identify the academic strengths of the student and the areas requiring extra support
- Adapt their teaching style to mee the learning and unique personality of the student
- Keep accurate personal and academic records of each student confidentially
- Schedule and oversee meetings that may include parents and the child
- Perform regular touch bases and models with students to keep them on track and focused
As a tutor, you must have a working knowledge of learning technology. Additionally, tutors need have a comprehensive knowledge of use the technology to deliver lessons with students with tablets and laptops. You should be up to speed with all the latest equipment.
QUALITIES OF A TUTOR
Undoubtedly, it takes a special person to be a tutor and be able to support learners – students and pupils – effectively. A good teachers are patient, zealous to impart knowledge and take great pride and joy in knowing that the support they provide is making everlasting positive impact on the lives of individuals. All good tutors possess the following traits:
- The ability to listen and identify each learner- pupils and students’ needs, both intellectually and emotionally
- Have an empathic spirit and a caring heart and keenness to meet the needs of each learner
- Out of the box, off-the-wall thinking and instructional methods to support each learner effectively
- Excellent communication skills unpack concepts to meet the needs of each learner – pupil/student on their level
- People management and interpersonal relationship abilities to interact with parents and teachers
- Self-motivation for go the extra mile in ensuring that each learner is making the best progress
- Organization skills to manage time and resources for smooth delivery of learning
- Enthusiasm about the subject and their learners that encourages and motivates pupils and students to engage with learning.
We know you will make and excellent tutor and so we encourage to register and start sharing your knowledge and experiences with the next generation
What our tutors say
ALANA
The fact everything's online is perfect for me, as I travel between home and uni a lot so could never commit to a regular job - not to mention the skills I’ve developed that I can put on my CV. More than anything though, it’s so rewarding - it makes me so proud to know I am making an actual difference. I could not recommend MyTutor more.”
KATIE
MyTutor has given me an opportunity to tutor a number of different subjects, both privately and through the Schools programme. For me, it is a great part time job as it's flexible and ideal alongside studying at uni. It's also been a chance to gain some experience in something new, and I've really enjoyed teaching, but also supporting and getting to know a number of students.
PRESHAYLA
I’ve worked for MyTutor for 3 and a half years and the platform has gone from strength to strength. What impresses me the most is the quality of the online classroom. It facilitates online tutoring so well with the ability to watch YouTube live together, draw, write, use graph paper and chat all in one place!
VICKI
MyTutor has given me and new lease of life, allowing me to do the job that I love.
We support you all the way
Online tutoring jobs needn’t be stressful - we find the pupils so you don't have to, give you loads of helpful training and lesson resources, and we're always on-hand to answer your questions (or just give you a well-deserved pat on the back)!
Read our FAQs
How do I become an online tutor?
If you want to know how to get into tutoring, you’ve come to the right place! Just create an account, book your interview and we’ll train you up so the work can start rolling in - no prior experience needed.
Who can apply to be a tutor?
We’d love you to apply if...
- You're a current student or recent graduate at one of our 60 listed UK universities
- You've got A grades in Maths, English or Science GCSE or A-Level
- You're eligible to work in the UK, and are able to register as self-employed with HMRC. (If you’re from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, see how Brexit impacts you working on our platform)
How much money can you make online tutoring?
You can take home up to £20 per hour, with opportunities to progress and make even more.
Is it difficult to become a tutor?
Not with our support! We’ve been providing online tutoring jobs for university students for a little while now, and are always here to help. As well as offering training and resources, we also have an awesome tutor community that you can share ideas and advice with.