Applicant Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the qualifications to become a tutor?

• 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—our service covers 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
• Pass more than one subject exam in the Tutor.com application process

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Q: What system requirements must I meet?

Your computer must meet the following specifications to run the Tutor.com Provider Classroom software. Though it is not required, we highly recommend that you also have a microphone and speakers so that you may take advantage of our online classroom’s Voice feature.

If using Microsoft Windows XP operating system:

• Service Pack 2 (recommended: Service Pack 3)
• High-speed internet access (cable, DSL, fiber optic, etc.—no satellite or dial-up)
• Microsoft Dot Net 3.5 framework
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or 8 web browser
• 1GB of system memory minimum (1.5GB recommended)
• 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

If using Microsoft Windows Vista operating system:

• Service Pack 1 (recommended: Service Pack 2)
• High-speed internet access (cable, DSL, fiber optic, etc.—no satellite or dial-up)
• Microsoft Dot Net 3.5 framework
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or 8 web browser
• 2 GB of system memory MINIMUM
• 1.6 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

If using Microsoft Windows 7 operating system:

• High-speed internet access (cable, DSL, fiber optic, etc.—no satellite or dial-up)
• Microsoft Dot Net 3.5 framework
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 web browser
• 2 GB of system memory MINIMUM
• 1.6 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

Unfortunately, Tutor.com does not support Mac computers for tutors at this time.

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Q: How do I know if can tutor a particular subject?

If you are not sure if you'd be considered an expert tutor in the field you're interested in, check our concept list to see if you measure up.

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Q: What hours is the service available?

Our service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Q: Do I have to tutor certain hours?

We know you are busy, so the flexible schedule means that you can tutor when you are available—even if your availability changes week-to-week. We now also have an increase in the availability of hours between 7 AM and 4 PM ET.

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Q: How much are tutors paid?

Tutoring with Tutor.com is an opportunity to earn extra income. Tutors are paid as independent contractors and pay is based on the subject tutored and the number of hours tutored. Our most active Chemistry tutors earn anywhere from $800 to $1600 a month. We also offer bonuses, performance incentives and opportunity for growth.

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Q: Where does tutoring take place?

You can work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. We'll connect you to students who need help in your subject area. You'll "meet" with them in the online classroom and work on the questions they need help with in a secure, one-on-one environment! No lesson plans, no records to keep or tests to grade.

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Q: Is there anything else I should know?

We are currently accepting applications in all subjects for the 2010/2011 school year. Applicants will be on-boarded and start tutoring throughout the summer in order to be ready for the start of the school year. Applicants may be placed on a waitlist and are pulled from the waitlist every day as needed.

Preference will be given to applicants who pass more than one subject exam and can commit to at least five hours a week between Sunday and Thursday from 4 PM to 11 PM ET. We now also have an increase in the availability of hours between 7am and 4pm ET.

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