Online tutoring has opened new vistas not only for students but also for tutors who are willing to work a bit extra and earn good rewards. In fact many of the tutors are actually earning their living by working as an online tutor. If you have an area of expertise and a desire for some extra income, if you are good with concepts and like to work with students from K-12 then you have an opportunity to make some money on the side (or even full-time) from the comfort of your home.
Online tutoring is a fast-growing industry and many companies are foraying in to this business. As a result requirements for the tutors are also increasing quite sharply. The rate at which companies like 24hourstutor.com are growing there seem to huge demand for tutors. In fact they are open for hiring for the whole 12 months. The major benefit of becoming an online tutor is that students can achieve the same results of an in-person tutoring session – except you can both do it from home. No commuting through snowstorms, no appointments missed because of traffic, and environmental expenses of transportation are reduced too (as an added bonus). Before assigning any live class to any tutor, they have to undergo a training that includes technology training, soft skills training, curriculum training etc..
Generally tutors use the following tools during an online tutoring session:
Instant messaging
Interactive whiteboard applications
File sharing
Chat mechanisms
Although you can work part time or full time as a tutor, most people do it on a part time basis. And although it’s casual work, it can’t be treated casually. You are usually required to be available for your students consistently week to week throughout the school year.
Some of the requirements expected of you include (not all apply, depending on the organization):
University degree or equivalent Professional designation
Background checks
Monday, April 7, 2008
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