It’s no surprise that due to COVID-19, staying home has become the “new normal.” With students of all levels learning remotely, one industry that’s really seeing the impact of the pandemic in a positive way is online education. Online tutoring has become in high demand and this is a prime opportunity for those seeking to earn a great income on a flexible schedule all while helping others with their studying. If you consider yourself skillful or knowledgeable in any topic, then you´ll be fascinated by how much income you could generate by helping students online. To save you the trouble of researching where you can do this type of work, we are focusing on a site called Studypool which has earned top reviews across sites like Glassdoor and Indeed for being one of the best places to tutor online.
How is online tutoring different from regular tutoring?
Studypool introduced the idea of microtutoring in 2015 when they launched their platform which allows students to post an academic question about a specific topic. This question then gets answered by a qualified tutor via Studypool’s chat feature. As tutors are available 24/7, this is an ideal service for students who get stuck on a tough concept and need an explanation quickly.
What makes Studypool one of the most popular sites for tutoring is that you don’t actually need much experience. All you need is a laptop and an area of expertise you can teach a student about. There are currently over 250 subjects that Studypool offers their students to choose from when posting a question. This ranges from traditional school subjects like algebra and literature, to more advanced subjects like programming and law.
How do you become a tutor?
Technically, anyone interested can apply to be a tutor at Studypool. However, to be approved, you must show that you have certain skills in your application. For example, you’ll have to submit a bio about yourself and pass a True/False quiz about Studypool’s policies.
Studypool also requires all applicants to submit documents to verify their identity. Generally, the entire process takes about 30 minutes, and it usually takes just a few hours to hear if you’ve been approved.
How much can you actually make?
As a tutor working for Studypool, you can make up to $7,500 according to their website. Another advantage is that Studypool has one of the lowest commission rates for tutoring sites — between 15 to 32.5% depending on the question type. And also it gives its tutors the freedom to choose their own working schedule and how many questions they answer, which makes this a great option whether you need just extra income or want to make this your full time job.
How do tutors get paid?
It’s important to mention that Studypool is one of the very few tutoring platforms that offers a wide variety of payment options. Tutors are able to withdraw their earnings when they reach a minimum of $50 and payments are usually sent within 1 business day.
How do new tutors get work?
Studypool recognizes that new tutors on the platform will have a harder time getting work simply because they are new and therefore don’t have prior positive ratings to make them stand out. That said, the platform marks promising new tutors as Rising Stars and recommends them to work on specific questions that are lower-priced to help new tutors build up a strong reputation. In addition to a rating system, Studypool also awards tutors with subject badges when they show expertise in one of the core subject areas such as Math or Business. The more badges a tutor earns, the more likely they are to get work.
What do tutors who work on Studypool say?
Now that you have an overview of Studypool, you’re probably wondering what it’s really like to work on the site. You can hear first hand from tutors in this video here about their experience working on the platform.
