If you are passionate about a particular field, enjoy helping others and sharing your knowledge, and are looking for a challenge with flexible hours then the role of a tutor could be for you.
What is a tutor?
A private tutor is usually a student, retired teacher or enthusiast who offers tutoring services tailored to their pupils.
Through their excellent communication and leadership skills, they teach and offer homework help, remedial assistance, academic support and exam preparation. Simply put, a professional tutor is like a super “mini-teacher.”
Do you need a license to tutor?
Generally speaking, a private tutor doesn’t have to be a licensed teacher, so you don’t need a teaching certification/license to tutor. But it’s a plus.
What is the role of a tutor?
- Assess student’s needs, strengths and academic challenges;
- Help the student with homework and other schoolwork;
- Prepare students for exams;
- Offer enrichment exercises;
- Motivate and guide your student;
- Valuing student autonomy;
- Plan your tutoring sessions according to the student’s needs (challenges, learning difficulties or disabilities), academic level and learning process;
- Know how to use information and communication technologies (e.g., online tutoring platform).
What are the qualities of a good tutor?
There is no magic formula for becoming an excellent tutor. However, there are a few essential basic skills you need to have. A good home or online tutor must be:
Professional, both in their communications with parents and in their teaching style;
Motivated, to help their pupil invest in his or her studies;
Open-minded, to the interests of their pupils, but also to the demands and questions of their parents;
Flexible, particularly in their teaching. Knowing how to adjust and adapt to your student is the basis of tutoring;
Organized, whether it be in terms of equipment or in planning future tutoring sessions. Good management skills are always a plus.
What are the main reasons to become a tutor?
There are many good reasons to become an academic tutor. Many choose this role to make a difference in the lives of their students, particularly by developing a relationship built on trust and communication.
Others choose tutoring as a way of enhancing their CVs and gaining additional and instructive experience that will enable them to develop their key work skills.
Is tutoring a good side hustle?
At home and online tutoring are a good side hustle for any students who wish to make an extra outcome. As there’s a strong demand in this field, you’ll find it an interesting option.
What are the advantages of being a tutor at Tutorax?
You have complete control over your schedule;
You select your own tutoring requests;
You can work online (online tutoring) or in your own neighbourhood (home tutoring);
You earn a competitive salary;
You have access to a wide range of complete tutoring training, tools and educational resources;
You are supported by a great administrative team in case of any problems;
You join a great community of experienced tutors with whom you can communicate at any time.
Why is it worth working for a tutoring agency?
Working for a tutoring agency, such as Tutorax, allows you to be self-employed, without all the logistics associated with this type of job. It also means you’ll have the support of a dedicated customer service team if you run into difficulties with a client, and you’ll be able to join our tutor support groups.
Working for Tutorax means joining a company that aims to democratize access to academic tutoring and specialized educational services. It means enabling students with learning difficulties, at different grades, to benefit from customized help and pedagogical support.
Is it easy being a tutor?
If you’re organized and have a sense of responsibility, you’ll find it easy to give tutoring. However, it’s important that you have a perfect command of the subject you’re teaching, and that you’re highly adaptable.
Is there a demand for online tutors?
There’s no doubt about it! Especially from students in remote area who need academic support.
In which subjects do you recruit tutors?
Tutorax is looking for English tutors, math tutors, French tutors, science tutors and other course content tutors. Whether you have a good command of basic or advanced subjects, we are interested in meeting you.
What are the eligibility criteria for becoming a Tutorax tutor?
In order to join our team of motivated and creative tutors, there are a few criteria you must meet:
Be a CEGEP, college or university student;
Have teaching or tutoring experience or relevant experience with youth;
Be organized, patient and professional;
Must be available for a minimum of 3 hours per week, on weekday evenings or weekends.
You will also need to send us a few documents such as your curriculum vitae, one of your diplomas (high school diploma, CEGEP diploma) and your transcript.
If you wish, you can send us your cover letter or reference letter, but this is not compulsory.
In short, choosing this exciting role will not only help you develop your interpersonal skills, it will also help you grow as a human being!
You will be able to offer quality support to the brilliant students in your care, guiding them along the path to academic success.
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