Online Tutor Applicant FAQs

Answers to all your questions about working as an online tutor with Tutor.com.

Q: What are an online tutor’s responsibilities?

Connecting online with students of all ages to provide homework help and tutoring in the subjects for which you have demonstrated expertise.
Guiding students to understand the topics they bring to each tutoring session.
Encouraging students to engage actively with their topics to build deeper understanding.
Helping build student confidence in their ability to learn and to understand challenging concepts.
Using state of the art online tools such as an interactive whiteboard, voice and chat communication, and application sharing.
Classifying each session according to the scope and sequence of the topics discussed.
Changing lives, one at a time.

Q: Who are Tutor.com online tutors?

Many types of professionals have found part-time remote work with Tutor.com:

Teachers and retired teachers
College and graduate students
Math professionals/experts
Science professionals/experts
Computer science experts

Q: Am I qualified to become a tutor for Tutor.com?

Review our online tutor criteria below:

Currently reside in either the U.S. or Canada
Have a valid Social Security Number or Social Insurance Number
Are eligible to work in the U.S. or Canada
Are available to tutor at least five hours per week
Are an expert in your subject (Not sure? Check our concept list!)
Possess strong oral and written communication skills with fluency in the English language
Are a college sophomore or higher, or have a degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian University. (You must have a college degree to tutor Accounting, Economics, Finance, College Essay Writing and College Statistics!)

If you meet the above requirements, start your application!

Q: What are the technology requirements?

You're well-equipped to become a tutor – is your computer? Check out Tutor.com’s required specs:

Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7
4.0 GB of system memory (RAM) or greater
Processor (CPU) running at 1.8 GHz or higher
Terrestrial (land-based) Internet service (Cable, DSL, Fiber, etc.) capable of at least 256 kbit/sec in both directions
- Satellite internet or public Wi-Fi connections cannot be accepted
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
Microsoft Word 2007 or later
A working headset and/or microphone for voice communication
Desktop or laptop with Display capable of at least 720px vertical resolution
- Netbook-style laptops may not attain the required resolution
Headset or speakers/microphone for use with our software's Voice feature
Prefer to work on a Mac? If you’re able to install and run Windows via a multi-boot system (i.e. Boot Camp) or in an emulated environment (i.e. Parallels, VMWare) and you can obtain the required software (i.e. Microsoft Word) for Windows, your application will be considered.

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

Review our tutor concept list! to see how your skills measure up. To expedite your application, use our tutor application portal to take a competency exam in one of our high-demand subjects:

Calculus/ Calculus BC
Discrete Math
Finite Math
Physics
Chemisty/Organic Chemistry
Statistics/College Statistics
Finance
Economics (Intro, Micro, Macro)
Accounting
German
Italian
Nursing
Research Methods
Sociology
Computer Science (Principles, C , Java, Python)
Business Law
Principles of Management
Literature
Essay Writing - College Level
Quantitative Methods
Primary ESL

Q: Do I have to tutor certain hours?

Tutor.com allows you to create a flexible schedule that fits your needs. Our service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which means you can create a new schedule on a week-to-week basis. There are three ways to tutor:

Create a schedule each week
Log on unscheduled and pick up sessions
Set availability for scheduled appointments

Q: Where does tutoring take place?

Our convenient online classroom lets you tutor from your home, office, dorm or from any computer with a stable, high-speed internet connection. No travel expenses necessary! See if your computer has the right specs.

Q: How much are tutors paid?

You are paid a set hourly rate dictated by the subjects you tutor, and there are incentives available for high-quality tutoring. Unlike private tutoring where you must deal with potential delays from clients, payment comes on a set schedule directly from Tutor.com. More information on our pay structure will be provided once you have successfully completed the initial application and subject exam phase of the process.

Q: How can I become a tutor?

If you meet our prerequisites and you want to become a tutor, check out our Application Process or apply now! The application process will take 1-3 weeks, depending on how quickly you complete each step.