Are you looking for a tutoring job?

Which one is the best online tutoring company?

Chegg? Tutors.com? Varsity Tutors? Other?

Read some reviews and decide which one you like best.

DISCLAIMERS:

1. I only have personal experience with Varsity Tutors--so I'm slightly biased:)

2. Some information below may not be completely up-to-date

All three companies have these in common:

-Flexible work hours

-Good as a part-time job

-You need to be at least 18 years old.

-Pay is heavily dependent on your schedule availability and student interest.

-More opportunities to make money during school semester

Chegg Tutors (aka InstaEDU)

Salary:

-$20/hr (prorated to the minute)

-pays every Friday via PayPal

Pros:

-one of the highest paying tutoring jobs

-easy application process

-global (not limited to U.S.)

-no face-to-face during tutoring

Cons:

-low acceptance rate (and cannot re-apply)

-bad ratings from students can get you fired without warning

-overstaffed (you need to be level 2 or 3 to have a decent chance at tutoring)

-some students expect to get help for free (Chegg needs to advertise better). When they realize they have to pay, they sometimes argue with you or give you a bad rating.

Who can apply?

-from any country

-need Facebook account (to verify identity)

-enrolled in or graduated from 4-year university

-prior tutoring/teaching experience required

Application process:

-no interview

-fill out online application

Tutoring methods:

-Live online tutoring

-Written lessons (Students upload PDF or images of their homework. You claim that lesson and finish within the time limit. If you can't solve the problem, just cancel with no consequences.)

Referral program: (could not find a lot of reliable info on this…)

-$5 per lead

-minimum payout of $50 through check or direct deposit

Tips for max income:

-Don't waste time on "bad" students (i.e. cramming or want answers fast, whining about a previous tutor, complains about a problem taking too long…you get the idea)

-Go all out when you apply…it's your only chance

-Prioritize student rating (when the month is almost over, maybe not risk getting "bad" students and save your rating)

-Look for optimal tutoring times (avoid burning yourself out competing with hundreds of tutors)

Verdict:

-good for highly qualified tutors (bachelor's, graduate or PhD)

-excellent opportunity for people outside of U.S.

-If you are highly qualified and get connected to good students, you can earn $ fast.

Tutors.com

Salary:

-starts at $9/hr, up to $15/hr

-$5.50/hr while you wait for students (after logging into their system)

-pays every month through check or PayPal

Pros:

-paid for waiting online

-paid a few dollars a month for reading your mentor's comments

-monthly incentive programs (for example, 12% bonus for 4.75/5 average rating)

Cons:

-literally only 10 seconds to respond to student requests

-online tutoring not compatible with Mac computers

-personal mentor gives feedback weekly (can feel like someone breathing down your neck)

-may end up staring at your screen all day with no opportunities

-some users have reported bugs in the online classroom

-capped at 4 hours of tutoring/day and 5 hours/week

-almost impossible for new tutors to find hours

-background checks take longer for Canadian residents

-can't show off credentials (doesn't matter if you're IVY league…no one will know the difference)

Who can apply?

-U.S. or Canadian resident

-at least college sophomore or undergraduate degree

Application process:

-take subject exams (need to pass)

-mock session with online tutor

-free background check (takes up to a week to process, longer if you live in Canada)

Tutoring methods:

-online

Referral program?

-not that I know of

Tips for max income:

-Enable concurrent sessions (it's easier to get new students when you're already in a session because the company gets more profit from it…I know pretty messed up…)

-Pick students carefully (some students threaten to give bad ratings if you don't do the work for them)

-Find a time frame with fewer tutors online

Verdict:

-good for someone who can commit to it long-term (it takes a LONG time to level up and get better hours and better pay)

-good for people who have lots of time in their schedule

Varsity Tutors (the best option in my opinion)

Salary:

-minimum of $12/hr up to $30/hr (depends on tutor credentials, subject difficulty…etc.)

-pays every 3-4 days directly into your bank account

Pros:

-plenty of opportunities during school semester (I got opportunities almost every day, so had to reject many of them because I was busy with college)

-good referral program

-opportunities are available to you for a few hours until they move on to the next group of tutors

-Students are generally more motivated and responsible because they're paying a LOT (pre-paid), and they know that the session will last at least 1.5 hrs.

-excellent administrative support (from my own experience)

-You don't have to tutor a single student for up to 6 months.

-high acceptance rate (if an average college student like me got accepted, YOU can!)

Cons:

-minimum of 1.5 hr tutoring sessions (except for instant online tutoring)

-recorded video interview

-You don't get approved for all opportunities you accept (clients decide whether to hire you)

-Sometimes clients have specific tutor preferences (Ivy League tutor, someone who can draft a lesson plan/curriculum, someone who has similar interests as the student, someone with teaching experience…etc.)

Who can apply?

-U.S. residents

-need high school transcript (official or unofficial)

-Driver's license/passport (to verify identity)

-DON'T NEED TO BE IN COLLEGE

-DON'T NEED TUTORING/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Application process:

-Video interview

-online application

-follow-up call AFTER getting hired (discuss subject expertise, pay-rates, preference for online or in-person)

-complete subject tests AFTER getting hired (10 pretty easy questions for each subject)

Tutoring methods:

-Online or in-person (you are responsible for transportation, travel costs…etc.)

Referral program?

-updated monthly, but usually $50 per tutor referral and $100 per client referral (BOTH sides get paid!)

Tips for max income:

-Enable desktop/mobile notifications (I have email, desktop, and mobile notification on to make sure I don't miss out on a single opportunity)

-Try to get matched with students at the beginning of the school semester to meet with them weekly all semester (consistent pay). Then, accept a few 15 or 30 min instant sessions to boost your income.

-Leave good feedback at the end of each session (student's parents actually love to read these because otherwise they usually don't know what exactly you covered during the session)

-Tell friends/family about Varsity Tutors to make easy money

-Don't bite off more than you can chew! Always read the student profile carefully BEFORE jumping at the opportunity. If you're like me, you don't want to get stuck with an overachieving student who needs a near perfect score on the next SAT exam to go to Harvard… just accept students you're comfortable with even if that means rejecting some gold mines.

Verdict:

-Good for college students or high school graduates comfortable with math, science, or standardized test prep

-Good part-time job on and off of school (mainly test prep tutors needed during summer, but I once got an opportunity to tutor saxophone to two students this summer)

Didn't find what you're looking for?

Maybe look into these companies:

TechStar Tutors

-get paid to help older adults with computer skills

-good for techsavvy college students

WyzAnt

-24 hours to respond to opportunities

-excellent customer service

-Redeem referral points for cash or gift cards

-Set your own hourly pay, but they take 40% until you tutor at least 20 hours...then it's 35% :(

Smart Thinking

-Review/edit essays (30-min time limit)

-can be stressful (high expectations from clients to give detailed feedback)

-Short training offered

Explore Learning (NOT an online tutoring job)

-helping children reach their academic potential

-work in-person with a group of children

-long shifts (caffeinated drinks are essential!)

Final thoughts:

You may disagree with me, but in my honest opinion, I still think Varsity Tutors is the best option (for U.S. residents at least). I love that the tutor selection process isn't so rigorous, and that I was able to make $270 my first month just by tutoring a couple times a week.

For information on how to apply, more tips on tutoring, and detailed breakdown of the pay-rates, check out my post here: (skip the first section and go straight to video)

https://redd.it/6ki0pf

If you want to make an easy $40, please consider helping out a broke college student and apply using my referral link below:)

Ref: http://ift.tt/2tISXTr

Non-ref: http://ift.tt/25oBNri

Note: it will take 1-2 weeks for the 40 bucks to drop into your account after you get hired

Good luck on your job!