Become a Tutor to Increase Your Income
Many people these days are interested in making extra money to help pay their bills or to have some to put away for savings. Tutoring in some of your spare time is a good way to earn extra money. You can become a self-employed tutor, apply online for a tutoring position at one of the many tutoring sites, or apply to a local educational institution to be hired into their tutoring program (not all schools have this program, but many universities do.)
To be a tutor that is self-employed, you will generally work out of your home, or pay a visit to the pupil's home for the tutoring session. The best way to find students is through word of mouth. If you are just starting and don't know anyone looking for tutoring, put an ad up at the school, or phone the office and ask if they have a list of tutors. If so, ask about being added to the list. The school does not pay you to tutor, they only pass on the names to students who are asking about obtaining tutoring. You will still need to set your own rates, set up the meetings, and collect your fees from your students.
An online tutoring position can be sought at one of the many online tutoring agencies. Go to each website and look around. Most tutors can set their own rates, but there will be a fee added on top of that that the pupil will have to pay which covers the costs of the tutoring agency. This type of tutoring will be done online and you may have students from many countries around the world.
If you have a university or a student learning center which offers tutoring in your area, these are worth checking out for tutoring possibilities. You may want to make an appointment to go there in person and check out their facility. This type of position would probably lend itself well to those tutors who are already established and have a greater confidence in their tutoring abilities.
For information on how to become a tutor without previous experience, this article will give you the tips you need now: How to Become a Tutor and Earn Extra Money.
How to Become a Tutor for Distance Learning Centers
Become A Tutor for Distance Learning Centers
If you would like to be a tutor for a distance learning center, you can begin your search by looking for institutions which offer classes by correspondence, and then look over their application process to learn how to be a tutor with their agency.
Many schools offer distance learning options for their students. These distance learning centers hire tutors to assist in marking papers, giving tutoring help to students by email or phone, and even live in person through webcam.
A distance learning center may be a high school, college or university. There are also some virtual schools which are online education only. Search for schools in your area and then broaden your scope to schools in your country. (Some educational institutions only hire tutors who dwell in the same country of origin.)
It is worth the effort to contact as many distance learning centers as you can if you are interested in this type of tutoring. Not all distance learning centers require their tutors to hold an education degree. However, be prepared to show that you have the skills/experience to apply for a tutoring position. You may need to demonstrate these skills by completing a tutoring exam. This exam will test you on your ability to mark a student's work, and explain how to solve a problem.
You have nothing to lose by exploring this option. In fact, this can be a very satisfying mode of tutoring. You don't have to worry about no-shows, nor about collecting your pay. You are given all the necessary materials, and you set specific tutoring hours which can work within your schedule.
Your search will involve the following aspects: Identify possible institutions which offer distance learning, locate their website, and look for an employment or job opportunities tab. Click on that and see what positions they may be advertising. Even if tutors are not on that list, it is worthwhile to contact the institution and let them know you are interested in becoming a distance learning tutor. They may refer to it by a different name; check out their site before you phone or email them and see what name they are using for that position.
In your contact with the institution, let them know that if they are not hiring at the current time, you would be interested in finding out the next time they are hiring.
Keep a list of institutions you have contacted and what the results were. Refer to that list to determine whether someone needs a call back, when their next hiring blitz is on, etc. This is all useful information, and may help you land that job you want.
Often, competitions to hire distance learning tutors become available yearly; sometimes they are in need of a tutor to fill a position due to a maternity leave or other health problem. You may get hired on a contract basis to fill a temporary need, or get hired on a more permanent basis if you are interested in making this more of a full-time job for yourself.
Remember to come across with enthusiasm and confidence, but not with too much pride. First impressions really are important.
If you would like to be a tutor for a distance learning center, you can begin your search by looking for institutions which offer classes by correspondence, and then look over their application process to learn how to be a tutor with their agency.
Many schools offer distance learning options for their students. These distance learning centers hire tutors to assist in marking papers, giving tutoring help to students by email or phone, and even live in person through webcam.
A distance learning center may be a high school, college or university. There are also some virtual schools which are online education only. Search for schools in your area and then broaden your scope to schools in your country. (Some educational institutions only hire tutors who dwell in the same country of origin.)
It is worth the effort to contact as many distance learning centers as you can if you are interested in this type of tutoring. Not all distance learning centers require their tutors to hold an education degree. However, be prepared to show that you have the skills/experience to apply for a tutoring position. You may need to demonstrate these skills by completing a tutoring exam. This exam will test you on your ability to mark a student's work, and explain how to solve a problem.
You have nothing to lose by exploring this option. In fact, this can be a very satisfying mode of tutoring. You don't have to worry about no-shows, nor about collecting your pay. You are given all the necessary materials, and you set specific tutoring hours which can work within your schedule.
Your search will involve the following aspects: Identify possible institutions which offer distance learning, locate their website, and look for an employment or job opportunities tab. Click on that and see what positions they may be advertising. Even if tutors are not on that list, it is worthwhile to contact the institution and let them know you are interested in becoming a distance learning tutor. They may refer to it by a different name; check out their site before you phone or email them and see what name they are using for that position.
In your contact with the institution, let them know that if they are not hiring at the current time, you would be interested in finding out the next time they are hiring.
Keep a list of institutions you have contacted and what the results were. Refer to that list to determine whether someone needs a call back, when their next hiring blitz is on, etc. This is all useful information, and may help you land that job you want.
Often, competitions to hire distance learning tutors become available yearly; sometimes they are in need of a tutor to fill a position due to a maternity leave or other health problem. You may get hired on a contract basis to fill a temporary need, or get hired on a more permanent basis if you are interested in making this more of a full-time job for yourself.
Remember to come across with enthusiasm and confidence, but not with too much pride. First impressions really are important.
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