Anyone ever work for Tutor.com?

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This thread comes up close to the top of a Google search for "working for tutor.com" (or something similar) so I thought I'd answer the questions here about being a tutor.com tutor. I've tutored with them for a year and a half in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics and physics.

The poster above who ranted about the service clearly has an axe to grind. Tutor.com is not full of abusive students. Out of 1500+ sessions I have yet to encounter a rude student. I have contacted both my mentor (supervisor) and the central office a few times and always received a helpful reply within 1-2 days. They care about their tutors and about the quality of education on their website.

If I sign in as a scheduled tutor, 90-95% of the time I'm with a student (you are paid less if you are waiting, but think about that: you're being paid to do literally nothing). As a floating (unscheduled) tutor, the demand varies depending on the time of day or year, but in the maths/sciences it's also quite easy to get a student. Pay for new hires ("probationary tutors") is $9/hr, but you'll be promoted quickly to a higher rate. It can go up as high as $15 depending on performance bonuses and your level of seniority. You can work up to 30hrs/week.

To become a tutor with tutor.com you just need to apply through their website. You'll need to summarize your background, write on a few prompts, pass subject tests in the areas you want to tutor (which are comprehensive but not overly difficult), and pass a mock session with a manager as well as a background check. Good luck to anyone who applies!

As for WyzAnt, I can't comment on that - it looks like that's a site where you can advertise private tutoring services, not a site that actually connects you automatically with students.

[Kohan]

It's adorable that you registered here just to post this, and on the same day that you apparently registered on GlassDoor to post a nearly identical review, too. I'm glad that you're that proud of your work in relation to Tutor.com, whether it's being an actual tutor or typing friendly reviews for their website on the Internet. However, I'd rather that everyone who comes upon this thread in Google is able to put it into perspective rather than immediately believe your putting down a prior poster, which is why I'll provide the GlassDoor link (with a 52% recommended rating), wherein they may also see your other April 3rd, solid five-star review at the top.

http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Tut...ws-E200662.htm

And with that, this thread is done.