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How to become a tutor and find students online

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Tutoring is a rewarding and great job to have. You are not only helping students learn better, but you can be your own boss. In order to tutor online you must follow these simple steps:

  1. Decide why you want to tutor
  2. Choose your tutoring subjects
  3. Decide on your rate
  4. Choose a tutoring platform to advertise your service
  5. Draw up a curriculum or a training plan for your tutoring
  6. Create a tutoring schedule
  7. Connect with a student
  8. Get paid

Why do you want to be a tutor?

Before you can further plan out your tutoring schedule, you have to know why. Why do you want to be a tutor? This question allows you to have a better understanding of what your primary subjects for tutoring will be. This also allows you, the tutor to choose an online website or platform fit for your needs.

There are many different reasons why you can become a tutor for example; extra cash/income, you are passionate about the subject, experience in teaching, etc. Regardless of your reasons for tutoring online, it is a great choice that allows you to make money, your way.

Choose your tutoring subjects

Every tutor has at least one mastered subject. In order to continue the process of online tutoring, you must choose your tutoring subject(s). These subjects should be something you are confident and comfortable teaching to a wide variety of students.Some subjects include; Calculus, Business, Painting, Salsa Dancing, Writing, etc.

In order to make the most that you can, search for tutoring positions that are in demand in your area. These in demand tutoring services will have a larger audience and client base. They also have the potential for higher rates.

Decide on Your Rate

Your rate should be decided according to how long your tutoring sessions are, and your experience. If you have certifications or a degree, your rate should be higher than an individual who has no certifications or experience. A great tool to use is Cascity. Within the platform of Clascity you can search classes being given by tutors nationally. This tool is handy for getting an idea on how to price your classes as you can compare similar class rates.

Choose a tutoring platform to advertise

A key to starting and building any business is marketing. Advertising your tutoring business is beneficial as you can tap into a larger audience specifically looking for your services. There are dozens of platforms out there, which can be overwhelming. Although it can be overwhelming, we have created a blog all about top tutoring platforms to use. On this list is Clascity, a growing tutoring platform that allows tutors to choose their own hours, rates, and classes.

Draw up a curriculum or a training plan for your tutoring

Not only must you know how to teach a subject, but you must also be able to draw up a lesson/training plan for each student or class. Every student learns differently, and as a tutor it is important to keep this truth in mind. Structure for each class is beneficial for the tutor and student, because there is less likeliness the student and tutor will be distracted.

A curriculum plan is great to have too because some subjects contain a lot of information that may not be applicable to your student. For example, math is a broad subject that can contain anything from Pre-algebra to Calculus 3, but your student may only need help in Geometry. Creating a training plan designed for just that subject would greatly benefit the student.

Create a tutoring schedule!

Creating a tutoring schedule is the next important step. This step is a nice one! Tutoring is one of the most flexible jobs out there. Because you are your own boss, you can create your own tutoring schedule to fit your own needs. Tutoring schedules can usually be updated and created on online tutoring platforms like, Clascity. Clascity, allows a student to view the tutors schedule easier. It also allows the tutor flexibility in choosing their own days and times on an easy-to-use platform.

Connect With a Student

Right now you have the class, a schedule, and a plan. What’s next? While you may have all of your resources, you are missing the most important one; your student.

Connecting with a student is a crucial step in becoming and being a tutor. With the digital age upon us, it is now easier than ever to host tutoring online through skype, phone calls, and more. Although there are online options to tutor on, there are also platforms that allow a tutor and student to connect easily for in person tutoring session. One of these platforms and websites is, Clascity. Our platform allows the tutor and student to connect easily! With just one or two clicks, a student can access your class and ask for more information or sign up.

Get Paid

The most important step? Getting paid. Getting paid while being a tutor should be quick and hassle me. And it is! With online tutoring you can get paid anywhere within seconds to weeks. On tutorme.com, a online tutoring platform, tutors get paid the following week the business week ends. On Clascity, payments are easy and quick. After each lesson is completed, payments will appear as pending, and within seven days you can withdraw any money you’ve earned through paypal or another pre-existing account.

Here at Clascity we strive to make online tutoring easy, quick, and enjoyable. In just a few clicks you can have your own class and business set up! Sign up today with Clascity, and you’ll be on your way to a fantastic tutoring experience.

Tutoring is a crowded space. Everyone who wants to run a successful tutoring business tries one way or the other to get more students. In this article, I'd like to share a step-by-step guide on how to get more students by ranking your tutoring business to the first page or even the top of the search engine, without creating your own website.

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Nixza Gonzalez

I love writing! Lot's of students detest writing because they fear it, I would love to change your mind!

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