Tutor Guide to connecting to Students
- 1. FAQS
- 2. I AM A RECENT GRADUATE, CAN I STILL APPLY TO BE A TUTOR? We would love to have recent graduates tutor with us. Our goal is to connect college students with a peer tutor who has previously taken the course that they are tutoring. As a recent graduate or an alumni, you would still meet these qualifications! simple answer: yes FAQStutortree.com
- 3. CAN I TUTOR IF I AM A MASTER/PH.DSTUDENT? We would absolutely love to have you on our team. Just make sure to check your University Policies if you are listed as the instructor for a course! We accept all applications and our main goal is to match current students with a peer tutor who has previously taken the course. simple answer: yes FAQStutortree.com
- 4. CANITUTOR IF I’M A TRANSFER STUDENT? simple answer: absolutely There are many paths in higher education and we don’t want that to be a barrier that prevents you from tutoring. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask our Tutor Coordinator in your virtual interview. FAQStutortree.com
- 5. WHAT SHOULD I BE CHARGING FOR MY TUTORING SESSIONS? simple answer: well, there isn’t a simple answer so we have something to help! FAQStutortree.com
- 6. CAN I TUTOR IN MORE THAN ONE SUBJECT AREA? There is often overlap in the subjects that you may excel in. You are welcome to sign up as a tutor for as many courses as you like. If you don’t see a class on our app that you would like to tutor for, submit a request through our “Contact Us” form and we will get it added for you! simple answer: please! FAQStutortree.com
- 7. CAN I TUTOR K-12? While it is not currently available, we are working on developing a K-12 tutoring service to provide assistance to all age groups. If you feel qualified to tutor college courses then definitely fill out our tutor application! simple answer: it’s a goal! FAQStutortree.com
- 8. IS A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION REQUIRED?simple answer: not exactly It’s not required, but it is highly encouraged. Tutors who submit a faculty letter of recommendation will receive a badge on their profile so that students will know you went the extra mile for approval! Networking and connections are super important and this is a great opportunity to ask for a letter of recommendation if you haven’t done so before. FAQStutortree.com
- 9. ISTUTORING IN PERSON OR ONLINE? We are catering to the virtual shift that most college campuses are experiencing and recommend online tutoring for our students. If you feel that it is safe and comfortable to do so, you are welcome to hold an in- person tutoring session, but we ask that you abide by our Tutor Code of Conduct. simple answer: both FAQStutortree.com
- 10. HOW LONG DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS TAKE?simple answer: about a week Once you submit your pre-interview assessment and request an interview, you will be contacted within 3-5 business days to schedule a virtual meeting with our Tutor Coordinator. Interviews last approximately 20 minutes and you’ll hear back from us within a week or two as to whether or not your application was approved. FAQStutortree.com
- 11. Payments are processed the moment that you confirm a requested booking. You get paid instantly by the student and you can withdraw these funds from your account at any time. HOW DO I GET PAID?simple answer: within our app FAQStutortree.com
- 12. HOW MUCH CAN I EARN? There is no limit on earnings with TutorTree! You get to keep 85% of profits from all sessions booked, so make sure that you adjust your rates accordingly. For example, a $10/half hour session would give a net profit of $8.50 per 30 minutes or $17 per hour booked. simple answer: up to you! FAQStutortree.com
- 13. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU! mcloftus@tutortree.com FAQStutortree.com For any further questions please contact our Tutor Coordinator, Meghan, or use the “Contact Us” page on our website.