FAQs: Becoming a Tutor

Q: What days and hours can I tutor?

Our tutoring services are available 24 hrs a day seven days a week. Click here to see our current needs. You schedule your own hours on a weekly basis. You can tutor from as little as five hours a week to as much as 30 hours a week.

Q: How much time should I expect to commit to Tutor.com?

We ask that tutors commit to tutoring consistently week to week from September through May. The best times to schedule hours are during peak times, which are September through May, Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Eastern time. Our service is closely tied to the academic year. Summers are very slow as are holidays and weekends (Friday and Saturday). Please note that tutoring with Tutor.com is a serious commitment. While our schedule is flexible, you will need to commit to tutoring during the hours you've scheduled and arrive on time.

Q: What are the requirements and qualifications I need to meet in order to apply to become a tutor?

To become a Tutor.com tutor, you must:

  • Currently reside in either the US or Canada and have a valid Social Security or Social Insurance number
  • Be eligible to work in either the US or Canada
  • Possess strong content knowledge in English, math, science, or social studies at the level you wish to tutor—elementary grade through first year college
  • Demonstrate the ability to explain concepts to young people of a variety of ages within our online environment
  • Currently be enrolled in or have graduated from an accredited US or Canadian College or University degree program

    Please Note: You must be enrolled in or have graduated from a US/Canadian College or University. We cannot accept transcripts of candidates who have not yet earned a degree and are not currently enrolled. We cannot accept degrees earned from Colleges or Universities outside of the United States or Canada. Nor can we accept evaluations or equivalencies for degrees earned outside of the US or Canada.

Q: What are my duties and responsibilities as a tutor?

As a Tutor.com tutor, it is your responsibility to:

  • Provide quality online tutoring to all students
  • Be familiar with all policies and procedures and adhere to them
  • Read and respond to all mentor assessments and communication
  • Keep up to date with the monthly newsletter
  • Check email often for any messages from the Provider Management Team

Q: How will I be paid to tutor?

  • Pay is based on the number of hours you schedule and tutor online.
  • You will be paid as an independent contractor. This means that taxes are not deducted from your payment. A 1099 is mailed out to you during tax season and it is your responsibility to file the 1099.
  • Payments are made out to you by check or electronically every 4th business day of the month.
  • Tutor.com offers competitive rates. More information on rates will be provided once the application has been submitted.

Q: When would I become a Certified Tutor with Tutor.com?

Tutor.com tutors reach certification as soon as they pass their probationary period, which can last anywhere from 30-60 days.

About the Service

Q: What is Online Tutoring with Tutor.com?

Online tutoring with Tutor.com is a service where students sign in for a private, one-to-one, live tutoring session in our online classroom whenever they need help.

Q: Who are the tutors?

We have certified teachers, college professors, undergraduate and graduate students, professionals in the field and professionals at home raising their children.

Tutor.com tutors are thoroughly screened for expert knowledge in their subject areas and must complete a criminal and education background check administered by a third party.

Tutors work with each student to provide help, not answers, and to bring every session to an educationally sound conclusion.

Q: Who are the students?

Students connect from computers in their local library, community center, school, after school program, or from home to qualified tutors in English, math, science and social studies.

Q: What is the Online Classroom?

The online classroom is a secure web environment where you can chat using instant messaging, draw problems on an interactive whiteboard, share files to review essays and papers, and browse educational resources on the Web together.

The Application Process

Q: How do I apply for a tutoring position?

Tutor.com has created a thorough online application process tailored to screen for qualified tutors in each subject. In order to apply to become a Tutor.com tutor, you will need to complete the online application. Tutor.com will not accept resumes. Every candidate must fill out an application. Apply Now!

Q: What does the online application process entail?

The Online Application consists of:

  • A registration page (contact and background Information)
  • A content exam in the subject(s) you wish to tutor
  • A writing sample

All accepted applicants will be provided with further information and screening:

  • Mock session preparation is self paced and accessible online
  • Pass a mock session with a mentor
  • Review of tutor certification videos is self-paced and accessible online
  • Pass examination on the instructional videos
  • Pass criminal and education background checks

The entire application and screening process can take anywhere from 1-3 weeks depending on your availability and how long it takes to process your background checks.

Once you pass your probationary period, you will be a Tutor.com Certified Tutor!

Q: Are there any fees or costs associated with becoming a tutor?

There are no fees or costs associated with applying to become a Tutor.com certified tutor.

Q: I don't see the answer to my question(s) here. How can I contact Tutor.com?

If you did not find the answer you were looking for, you may contact us by email or call (877) 724-2700.