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Become an online tutor with Tutor.com

Who we are and what we do

Our tutors are teachers, professors, adjuncts, PhD students, and industry professionals who are all passionate about their areas of expertise and eager to help students learn.

We help learners of all ages and stages—from kindergarten through college, continuing education, and career. Our tutors provide empowering, encouraging support to help students complete their assignments, improve their grades, and persist in their studies. Every day, thousands of students share positive feedback about their online tutoring experiences.

Our online tutoring platform makes connecting with students (and earning extra income!) simple, convenient, and flexible.

  • Log on when you’re available.
  • Tutor remotely—no travel necessary.
  • Get paid on a regular schedule—no invoice needed.

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Benefits of Working Part-Time as an Online Tutor

95% of our tutors report satisfaction working for Tutor.com. Here are a few reasons to consider applying for flexible, convenient part-time work as an online tutor:

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  • Work on Your Schedule.

    Our tutoring service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you can create a schedule that works best for you. You can tutor as few as 5 hours a week and as many as 29 hours a week, and you can change your scheduled hours as needed on a weekly basis. You can also pick up unscheduled sessions in your spare time

  • Work That Makes a Difference.

    Enrich the lives of thousands of elementary, middle, and high school students; college and graduate students; and adult learners by helping them understand your area of expertise and guiding them through solutions.

  • Work in a Supportive Environment.

    Take advantage of our one-of-a-kind mentoring system and tutor resource center for advice from experienced tutors and informative manuals, worksheets, and videos to help you along the way.

  • Work That Pays.

    We bring our clients to you, so you don’t have to scout for business. And, you never have to track down payments from clients.

  • Work from Home.

    Make money tutoring online from your home, office, dorm, or any computer with a stable, high-speed internet connection.

Work That You’ll Love.

See what our tutors have to say about tutoring with Tutor.com:

  • I love that it is so flexible! Have a busy week? Just schedule a few hours. Have lots of time on your hands? Sign up for more or float! There are always times available when I am fresh and there are times available for those that stay up all night. There is something for everyone.

    Jo. M. , Algebra, Chemistry, Geometry, and Physics Tutor

  • I enjoy tutoring with Tutor.com because I can just sign in and immediately be matched up with a student from anywhere in the country. I love the flexibility and ease of access this provides. In addition, I find that the students who use Tutor.com are engaged, motivated, and are overall a pleasure to teach.

    Andy H., Algebra, Algebra II, Calculus, Discrete, Finite, Trigonometry, and Pre-calculus Tutor

  • I love seeing the light bulbs go on in the students’ minds as I work with them on the material. Tutoring for Tutor.com is a great way to keep my skills sharp, and I sometimes even get ideas to incorporate into my own classes.

    Elizabeth G., Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Tutor

  • In the 18 months that I have tutored for Tutor.com, I have tutored more than 5000 students. I enjoy the challenge of assisting students on problems that could come from any area of mathematics. In many cases, it has inspired me to get strong in areas of math that I have never studied before.

    Max W., Math Tutor

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Start your application for one of our part-time tutoring jobs and start tutoring at home.

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Answers to all your questions about working as an online tutor with Tutor.com.

Q: What are an online tutor’s responsibilities?
  • Connecting online with students of all ages to provide homework help and tutoring in the subjects for which you have demonstrated expertise.
  • Guiding students to understand the topics they bring to each tutoring session.
  • Encouraging students to engage actively with their topics to build deeper understanding.
  • Helping build student confidence in their ability to learn and to understand challenging concepts.
  • Using state of the art online tools such as an interactive whiteboard, video, voice and chat communication, and application sharing.
  • Classifying each session according to the scope and sequence of the topics discussed.
  • Changing lives, one at a time.
Q: Who are Tutor.com online tutors?

Many types of professionals have found part-time remote work with Tutor.com:

  • Teachers and retired teachers
  • College and graduate students
  • Math professionals/experts
  • Science professionals/experts
  • Computer science experts
Q: Am I qualified to become a tutor for Tutor.com?

Review our online tutor criteria below:

  • Currently reside in the U.S.
  • Have a valid Social Security Number
  • Are eligible to work in the U.S. *
  • Are available to tutor at least five hours per week
  • Are an expert in your subject (Not sure? Check our concept list!)
  • Possess strong oral and written communication skills with fluency in the English language
  • Currently enrolled as a college sophomore or higher at an accredited University in pursuit of a 4-year degree, OR have a 4-year degree (or higher) from an accredited University.

* at this time we are unable to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa, F-1 visa, and/or OPT status)

If you meet the above requirements, start your application!

Q: What are the technology requirements?

You're well-equipped to become a tutor – is your computer? Check out Tutor.com’s required specs:

  • Windows 11 or Windows 10
  • 4.0 GB of system memory (RAM) or greater (we recommend 8 GB)
  • Processor (CPU) running at 1.8 GHz or higher (we recommend 2.4 GHz)
  • A stable, high-speed internet connection with speeds of at least 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up (we recommend: 20 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up)
  • Microsoft Office or equivalent 3rd party software that can view and edit Office files (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx)
  • Desktop or laptop with Display capable of at least 1280 x 720px resolution (we recommend 1920 x 1080px)
  • A tutoring computer with the capability to transmit and receive audio for use with our software's Voice feature
  • Webcam or integrated camera for use with our software's Video feature
  • Prefer to work on a Mac? If you’re able to install and run Windows via a multi-boot system (i.e. Boot Camp) or in an emulated environment (i.e. Parallels, VMWare) and you can obtain the required software (i.e. Microsoft Word) for Windows, your application will be considered.
Q: How do I know if I can tutor a particular subject?

Review our tutor concept list! to see how your skills measure up. To expedite your application, use our tutor application portal to take a competency exam in one of our high-demand subjects:

  • Calculus/ Calculus BC
  • Discrete Math
  • Finite Math
  • Physics
  • Chemistry/Organic Chemistry
  • Statistics/College Statistics
  • Finance
  • Economics (Intro, Micro, Macro)
  • Accounting (Intro, Intermediate, Cost, Managerial, Tax Accounting)
  • Nursing, Medical Coding, Health Administration
  • Research Methods
  • Computer Science - Database Systems, Web Design, Python
  • Essay Writing - College Level
  • Quantitative Methods
Q: Do I have to tutor certain hours?

Tutor.com allows you to create a flexible schedule that fits your needs. Our service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which means you can create a new schedule on a week-to-week basis. There are three ways to tutor:

  • Create a schedule each week
  • Log on unscheduled and pick up sessions
  • Set availability for scheduled appointments
Q: Where does tutoring take place?

Our convenient online classroom lets you tutor from your home, office, dorm or from any computer with a stable, high-speed internet connection. No travel expenses necessary! See if your computer has the right specs.

Q: How much are tutors paid?

You are paid a set hourly rate dictated by the subjects you tutor, and there are incentives available for high-quality tutoring. Unlike private tutoring where you must deal with potential delays from clients, payment comes on a set schedule directly from Tutor.com. More information on our pay structure will be provided once you have successfully completed the initial application and subject exam phase of the process.

Q: How can I become a tutor?

If you meet our prerequisites and you want to become a tutor, check out our Application Process or apply now! The application process will take 1-3 weeks, depending on how quickly you complete each step.

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The Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) is a career partnership that connects military spouses with employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote, and retain military spouses. Tutor.com is committed to hiring military spouses, especially as tutors who can choose their own schedule and work remotely.

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