Online tutoring works by connecting students with qualified tutors through a digital platform.
Here’s how it typically works:

Registration: Students create an account on the tutoring website and provide basic information.

Browse Tutors: Students browse through a list of available tutors based on subjects, expertise, availability, and user reviews.

Schedule Session: Students select a tutor and schedule a tutoring session based on their convenience.

Online Session: The tutoring session takes place virtually via video conferencing software or a virtual classroom platform.

Interactive Learning: During the session, tutors use tools like interactive whiteboards, screen sharing, and digital resources to teach concepts, solve problems, and engage students.

Feedback and Progress Tracking: After the session, students and tutors may provide feedback, and progress can be tracked through the platform’s features.

Payment and Billing: Payment for the tutoring services is typically handled through the website’s payment system, and billing details are managed accordingly.

Your profile photo is your chance to make a great first impression on students and showcase both your professionalism and your personality. In this article, we will guide you through the process of selecting the photo that best suits your Preply profile.

In order to guarantee that your photo is good, make sure that:

1. Your face and eyes are fully visible (except for the religious reasons).

2. Your photo is centered and upright

3. Your photo is in color, with high resolution, and without filters.

4. Your photo has neutral lighting and background.

5. Please, smile and look into the camera.

Of course, this is not your passport photo. Feel free to smile as if you were greeting students at your first lesson!

Here are some good example of good price picture :

Your tutor profile contains three written sections:

• Profile headline

• Profile description (About the tutor)

  Profile headline

Your profile headline is one of the first things a student sees in the search results. This means that it plays a major role in getting a student to click on your profile! Write a unique, personalized and attention-grabbing headline to attract potential students.

Our research shows that headlines between 50 and 75 characters gain the most profile views!

Ask yourself these questions when creating a catchy headline:

1. What’s your specialty? (E.g. Business English, English for kids, etc.)

2. Why should students trust you? (E.g. years of experience, number of students taught, certifications, etc.)

3. What makes you different?

Check out this example which includes all 3:

Certified Business English Tutor with 5+ Years’ Experience Making Learning Enjoyable

• “Business English Tutor” is a specialty

• “Certified” and “5+ Years Experience” are qualities that gain trust

• “Making Learning Enjoyable” is what makes them different.

Here are some good and bad examples of headlines:

✅Good:

• IELTS preparation tutor with 7 years’ experience. Expert in teaching English pronunciation

• Experienced Spanish tutor – Take your Spanish fluency to the next level!

• Business English tutor with 5 years’ teaching experience and a business background

• I will make you fluent in English with personalized and engaging lessons!

• Certified tutor – majored in Teaching Chinese as a foreign language

❌Not good:

• English teacher

• Certified tutor

• Native speaker

• Teacher Bob. 5 years of experience.

  Profile description

Requirements for description To pass our description approval process with ease, ensure your description follows the requirements below:

✅DO:

• Mention your qualifications, work experience and the classes/types of students you focus on

• Explain what your lessons will be like for students, mention what teaching methods you’re using

• Include details about your personality, hobbies

• Keep your content engaging and authentic

• Write your description in one language only

• Keep your personal information private

❌DO NOT:

• Write your surname – for privacy reasons

• Include your contact details – students can easily reach out to you through Preply messages

• Add any links to your personal website or social media

• Write in the third person (e.g. “Jennifer is an experienced tutor”)

• Don’t copy and paste your content from your CV or repeat yourself throughout the description

• Don’t invite students for a free Preply lesson. Trial lessons aren’t free for students. You can find more about trial lessons here.

Make your description as student-centered as possible, focusing on how you could help your potential students reach their learning goals.

Your description acts as the supporting message of your video. In your intro video, students get to know your personality. In your description, they understand how you can help them succeed.

Here are some more recommendations to make your description stand out even more:

• Include a warm greeting at the beginning and a strong call to action at the end. A call to action is a sentence that encourages someone to take an action, for example: Book your trial lesson with me and let’s improve your English together.

• Be friendly and be yourself. Your students will spend a lot of their free time with you, so you should come across as approachable.

• Describe what makes you interesting as a person: your interests, hobbies, achievements etc. Keep in mind that this should not be the main focus of your description.

• Split the text into paragraphs and use bullet points to make it easy to read

Once you’ve written your description, do not forget to double-check your spelling and grammar.

To start your online tutoring journey, you’ll need a combination of tools and materials to effectively teach and engage with students. Here are the basic tools and materials you’ll need:

1. Computer or Laptop: A reliable computer or laptop with a stable internet connection is essential for delivering online tutoring sessions. Ensure your device meets the technical requirements for running teaching software and tools smoothly.

2. Webcam and Microphone: Invest in a good quality webcam and microphone to facilitate clear video and audio communication during online sessions. This enhances the learning experience and fosters better engagement with students.

3. Video Conferencing Software: We work with the most popular video conference software : Zoom.
   Zoom platform allows you to interact face-to-face, share screens, and use virtual whiteboards.

4. Interactive Whiteboard Software: Use interactive whiteboard software to illustrate concepts, solve problems, and engage students visually. Platforms like BitPaper, Explain Everything, or Zoom’s built-in whiteboard can be effective for this purpose.

5. Screen Sharing Tools: Utilize screen sharing tools within your video conferencing software to share your screen with students. This allows you to display presentations, documents, or solutions, enhancing the learning experience.

6. Digital Resources: Prepare digital learning materials such as presentations, worksheets, quizzes, and interactive activities relevant to your subject. Use tools like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive to store and share these resources with students.

7. Communication Tools: Use email, messaging apps (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams), or a learning management system (LMS) to stay in touch with students, share resources, and manage schedules. Effective communication is key to a successful tutoring experience.

8. Online Collaboration Tools: Collaborative tools like Google Docs, Microsoft Office Online, or OneNote can facilitate real-time collaboration on documents, projects, or assignments. These tools promote interactive learning and collaboration among students.

9. Digital Writing Tablet or Stylus: Consider using a digital writing tablet or stylus for handwritten explanations, diagrams, or math equations during online sessions. This adds a personal touch and enhances engagement with visual learners.

By utilizing these basic tools and materials effectively, you can create a dynamic and engaging online tutoring experience for your students while optimizing your teaching workflow.