Hey, friends! The thought flashed through my mind this week that there are a number of subjects that I am knowledgeable in and that I would feel comfortable tutoring others in. I might like to try it. However, I need a little help figuring out how to get started and if it would be worth it. I need to know: 1) How can you show competency to tutor a subject that you have no degree in? For example, I'm very good with mathematics, but have no paper to show for it. I'm not sure how anyone would be willing to simply take me at my word that I know what I'm talking about if I advertise myself as K-12 math tutor. 2) To begin with, is there much work to be found or is the market saturated with people like me who think they have come across a brilliant idea for some extra work on the side? The fact that there are so many Ph.Ds out there who can't get the teaching jobs they desire don't give me much confidence that the tutoring market is anything but overcrowded right now. Suggestions? Thoughts? Thanks!
I tutored while in graduate school. The procedure was to let the secretaries in the main office (of the chemistry dept; I was a chemistry student) know I wanted to tutor and what area and then they would add my name to a list. If someone called or came by looking for a tutor, the secretaries would refer someone from the list. Using this model, I would suggest contacting schools or teachers and providing your name, subject areas, and whatever information you feel might be helpful. I have also seen ads on bullentin boards (at schools, laundromats, etc.) and in newspapers including those freebies I sometimes see laying around. My suspicion is that areas with universities will be saturated with tutors, areas without universities might have a market. As for showing competency, perhaps offer the first one hour session free and let the student decide how helpful they find you.
Hi. I have been to other math forums. And they have been suggesting some tips to increase your credentials especially when you apply online. It was a month ago though. I am more particular about getting a part-time tutorial online. (not to mention I have been working for one company which looks for music and math tutors) 1st. Reality Check. You shouldn't register for something you are not qualified of (of course) 2nd. Clearly categorize your subject expertise, be particular about it. Ex. Math, what particular math subject --trigo? elementary algebra and the likes. 3rd. It would be helpful to have someone to refer you. 4th. Name your resonable price (as for our company, you name your price though) 5th. It would be helpful and added advertisement if you have some social media account which highlights your expertise. For example, you have a youtube account which has your demo of teaching. You try to solve a problem, or likewise share your knowledge. Aside from youtube you can also have a personal website to add to your marketing, too.
And another one or two: Any insight on how to prepare to be, and how to be, a good tutor in a subject?
I'm terrible at math, but here are three tips for you. 1. Get 18 graduate level credits in math and quantitative methods courses. 2. That will open up doors to teach it (it's much more lucrative than tutoring). There you have it. Three solid tips.
Are you so sure about that? I have friends, adult nontraditional premedical students, who go to and swear by tutors in math, physics, and chemistry for up to $70 an hour. Previous threads here have talked about the work of editors and statistics consultants for theses and dissertations; these too probably often make more per billable working hour than many college adjuncts.
Let me try another approach to the subject: Has anyone here ever had a good tutor, or seen tutoring be successful e.g. for a family member? Any insights, from this, into things that contribute to successful tutoring relationships?
