{"id":1407,"date":"2021-03-21T15:20:32","date_gmt":"2021-03-21T09:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/?p=1407"},"modified":"2023-06-24T00:07:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T18:37:05","slug":"online-math-tutoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Math Tutoring: The Definitive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have been toying with the idea of a career in online math tutoring but you don\u2019t know where to begin, we have you covered. This article will give you all you need to know about becoming a successful math tutor and what to expect from this line of work. Online tutoring is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) upwards of 10% in the US and much of that growth will come from math tutoring. Even global opportunities are steadily on the rise.<\/p>\n<p>Math tutoring is a space with tremendous growth potential in terms of the sheer number of individuals it can absorb. But more importantly, it is a sector that has witnessed some great personal success stories as well. If you\u2019re compatible with the rigors of the math tutoring domain you not only have the scope of doing well financially, but you also have the opportunity to build a fulfilling career.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1414\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1414\" class=\"wp-image-1414\" src=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Online-Math-Tutoring-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"Online Math Tutoring\" width=\"900\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Online-Math-Tutoring-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Online-Math-Tutoring-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Online-Math-Tutoring.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Online Math Tutoring<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#CV_point\" title=\"CV point\">CV point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Career_opportunity\" title=\"Career opportunity\">Career opportunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Nurturing_a_passion_for_math\" title=\"Nurturing a passion for math\">Nurturing a passion for math<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Sense_of_fulfillment\" title=\"Sense of fulfillment\">Sense of fulfillment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#The_Job_Market_for_Math_Tutors\" title=\"The Job Market for Math Tutors\">The Job Market for Math Tutors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Private_in-person_math_tutoring\" title=\"Private in-person math tutoring\">Private in-person math tutoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Online_math_tutors\" title=\"Online math tutors\">Online math tutors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Group_math_tutors\" title=\"Group math tutors\">Group math tutors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Qualities_students_look_for_in_a_math_tutor\" title=\"Qualities students look for in a math tutor\">Qualities students look for in a math tutor<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Qualification\" title=\"Qualification \">Qualification <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Years_of_experience\" title=\"Years of experience\">Years of experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Specific_skill_areas\" title=\"Specific skill areas\">Specific skill areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Reviews_and_reputation\" title=\"Reviews and reputation\">Reviews and reputation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Communication\" title=\"Communication\">Communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Professionalism\" title=\"Professionalism\">Professionalism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Ability_to_grasp_the_students_style_and_tempo\" title=\"Ability to grasp the student\u2019s style and tempo\">Ability to grasp the student\u2019s style and tempo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Exude_an_enthusiasm_for_math\" title=\"Exude an enthusiasm for math\">Exude an enthusiasm for math<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Patience_and_persistence\" title=\"Patience and persistence\">Patience and persistence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Go_prepared\" title=\"Go prepared!\">Go prepared!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Availability\" title=\"Availability\">Availability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Tech-savviness\" title=\"Tech-savviness\">Tech-savviness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Accountability\" title=\"Accountability\">Accountability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Teaching_strategies_for_a_math_tutor\" title=\"Teaching strategies for a math tutor\">Teaching strategies for a math tutor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Choose_a_simple_lesson_plan_at_the_beginning\" title=\"Choose a simple lesson plan at the beginning\">Choose a simple lesson plan at the beginning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Observe_and_modify\" title=\"Observe and modify\">Observe and modify<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Let_the_pupil_lead_you_initially\" title=\"Let the pupil lead you initially\">Let the pupil lead you initially<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Vision\" title=\"Vision\">Vision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Assessments\" title=\"Assessments\">Assessments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Effortful_learning_in_math\" title=\"Effortful learning in math\">Effortful learning in math<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Repetition\" title=\"Repetition\">Repetition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Partner_work\" title=\"Partner work\">Partner work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Math_games\" title=\"Math games\">Math games<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Questions_youve_always_had_about_becoming_a_math_tutor\" title=\"Questions you\u2019ve always had about becoming a math tutor\">Questions you\u2019ve always had about becoming a math tutor<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#What_qualifications_do_I_need_to_become_a_math_tutor\" title=\"What qualifications do I need to become a math tutor?\">What qualifications do I need to become a math tutor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Is_a_degree_important\" title=\"Is a degree important? \">Is a degree important? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Can_I_be_a_math_tutor_if_my_communication_skills_are_weak\" title=\"Can I be a math tutor if my communication skills are weak?\">Can I be a math tutor if my communication skills are weak?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Can_you_teach_math_while_still_being_a_student\" title=\"Can you teach math while still being a student? \">Can you teach math while still being a student? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#How_much_can_I_earn_in_online_math_tutoring\" title=\"How much can I earn in online math tutoring?\">How much can I earn in online math tutoring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#How_to_get_students_if_I_am_new_to_a_tutoring_platform\" title=\"How to get students if I am new to a tutoring platform?\">How to get students if I am new to a tutoring platform?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/online-math-tutoring\/#Final_thoughts\" title=\"Final thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_a_Career_in_Math_Tutoring\"><\/span><strong>The Benefits of a Career in Math Tutoring <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_gains\"><\/span><strong>Financial gains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are several bright students out there pursuing a college degree and in search of a side hustle to make a buck. If you are one of those, math tutoring is a great option for you. It certainly has more pay than being a waiter or pizza delivery. At the other end of the spectrum, there are people like the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/\">The Khan Academy<\/a> who created an entire empire based on tutoring. One thing is clear, depending on how you position yourself you can make it big in this sector.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CV_point\"><\/span><strong>CV point<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Math tutoring is a well-respected profession. Having it in your CV will always enhance your profile. Additionally, if you have been a successful math tutor even part-time, it is a reflection of certain positive traits such as communication skills, empathy, patience and perseverance. And it will serve you well in your future endeavors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_opportunity\"><\/span><strong>Career opportunity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may not have plans for a career or a long-term business in math tutoring. However, you should know that tutoring is a full-time pursuit for many and a source of some serious dough. If you gain a few months of experience in this line, it will add to your tutoring experience should you choose to step into it full time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nurturing_a_passion_for_math\"><\/span><strong>Nurturing a passion for math<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a number nerd, what better than hanging out with other math learners for a living? Most young math tutors out there pursue this with a zeal simply out of a permanent love for high school math. That may lead some to higher-level math still to become calculus tutor or algebra tutor. If you are that kind of person, then math tutoring is a brilliant way to feed your passion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sense_of_fulfillment\"><\/span><strong>Sense of fulfillment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every teacher out there will testify that teaching is an immensely satisfying job. Knowing that you\u2019ve played an important role in the development of a young person is in itself a form of compensation. Math is a big pain point amongst a majority of students. Therefore, watching them improve and gain confidence through your intervention is that much more satisfying.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1416\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1416\" class=\"wp-image-1416\" src=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Math-Tutor-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Math Tutor\" width=\"900\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Math-Tutor-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Math-Tutor-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Math-Tutor.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Math Tutor<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Job_Market_for_Math_Tutors\"><\/span><strong>The Job Market for Math Tutors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_in-person_math_tutoring\"><\/span><strong>Private in-person math tutoring<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Private in-person math tutoring is the traditional form where students must turn up at the tutors\u2019 location, such as Mathnasium, or vice versa. Your ability to earn a living from in-person tutoring depends on the market demand in the neighborhood, existing tutors and their availability, word of mouth publicity, etc. The advantage of in-person tutoring such as Mathnasium or Kumon is that parents typically tend to trust a tutor they can see in front of them. Plus, there\u2019s the advantage of a face-to-face connection with your pupil.<\/p>\n<p>However, the private tutoring business grows slowly. It is necessary that you pursue it for a considerable length of time before your name is well-established as a reputed local math tutor. The effort becomes even greater for specialized tutors such as the calculus tutor or algebra tutor for whom the demand is limited.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_math_tutors\"><\/span><strong>Online math tutors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The world of online math tutoring is opening up a wide range of opportunities for people wanting to enter this profession. There are math tutoring roles for all types of people \u2013 specialists and generalists, full-timers and side-hustlers, researchers and test-hackers. The interesting thing about this space is that you needn\u2019t necessarily be a trained and certified tutor at all. Scores of kids around the world want help with their homework or project work. If you don\u2019t want to commit to a tutoring career, you can just take up such projects instead of actual tutoring.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_math_tutors\"><\/span><strong>Group math tutors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Group tutoring is ideal for math tutors who want to develop into private tutoring institutes such as Kumon and Mathnasium. These are particularly popular in areas like test prep for competitive examinations. Many of these group math tutoring businesses are moving online as well. However, there are mixed reviews on the effectiveness of online sessions for group learning.<\/p>\n<p>The advantage of group math tutoring sessions is that students develop a peer network of test-takers. This helps them share notes on their progress and be in the groove of things. It has also been observed that students who attend group math tutoring tend to stick with it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1417\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1417\" class=\"wp-image-1417\" src=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Algebra-Tutor-300x134.jpg\" alt=\"Algebra Tutor\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Algebra-Tutor-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Algebra-Tutor-768x342.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Algebra-Tutor.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1417\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Algebra Tutor<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualities_students_look_for_in_a_math_tutor\"><\/span><strong>Qualities students look for in a math tutor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualification\"><\/span><strong>Qualification <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you intend to operate as an online math tutor, your qualifications in the subject are going to play a critical role in attracting students to your profile. This isn\u2019t a prerequisite in many cases. However, parents play a part in the decision process of selecting the right math tutor. And they certainly choose based on qualifications above anything else. We have a detailed section below on the various degrees and certifications you can come armed with to be recognized as a qualified math tutor.<\/p>\n<p>However, sometimes, parents just look for basic math teaching aptitude. For example, they are looking for someone to simply assist the child with homework. In such a case, they may not seek a math tutor with a great number of degrees and certifications. Rather, someone who may just be a college student who had a very high GPA in school may bag the contract.<\/p>\n<p>You see, in the world of online tutoring, everyone who wants to teach will find someone who wants to be taught. So, yes, qualifications will fetch you students more easily, but you don\u2019t have to be disheartened if you don\u2019t possess any math tutoring certifications. Here\u2019s a pro tip, if you have great scores in any internationally recognized standardized test, like <a href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/tests-assessments\/preparing-for-sat\/\">SAT<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/tests-assessments\/preparing-for-act\/\">ACT<\/a>, be sure to highlight that in your profile.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Years_of_experience\"><\/span><strong>Years of experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next important filter following qualification in the world of online math tutoring is how long you\u2019ve been around. Back in the days of private in-person tutoring such as Kumon or Mathnasium, this was all that mattered. If there was a bloke who\u2019d been tutoring students in the community for years, that was sufficient reason to want one\u2019s child to be tutored by him. One rarely enquired about the degrees. Likewise, if you\u2019ve been on an online tutoring platform as a math tutor for a length of time, that does have an impact on the parent\u2019s mind.<\/p>\n<p>You may want to know what that length of time is. Well, it really depends, but it\u2019s safe to say at least a year, i.e., one full academic cycle. The good thing about online math tutoring is that, while experience matters, the years required are lower. Even 1 \u2013 3 years is considered a good deal of experience.<\/p>\n<p><em>Pro-tip: If you have been teaching math in any capacity outside the platform, make sure to highlight that as a valid math tutoring experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specific_skill_areas\"><\/span><strong>Specific skill areas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most students looking for help will have specific skill areas they want to be addressed. You\u2019ll see that in how they search for tutors online &#8211; \u201conline algebra tutor\u201d or \u201conline calculus tutor\u201d or \u201conline geometry tutor\u201d. Hence, it\u2019s very important that you highlight your specific skill or interest areas. As mentioned above, if have degrees or certifications or substantial experience in algebra tutoring or calculus tutoring, or another niche, highlight it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reviews_and_reputation\"><\/span><strong>Reviews and reputation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before online tutoring became a thing, students used to ask around what they thought of a particular local tutor\u2019s teaching skills. Word of mouth was a big factor in building the reputation of a private math tutor, including brands such as Kumon and Mathnasium. If someone was known to dramatically improve the grades of her\/his students, everybody flocked to such a person.<\/p>\n<p>In online math tutoring, like everything on the Internet, online reviews replace the reputation factor. Before you\u2019re selected, the pupil is definitely going to look through the reviews posted by previous clients on the platform. So, make sure you ask for reviews from your existing clients so that the prospects have something to go through.<\/p>\n<p>And it goes without saying that you must ensure that the quality of your tutoring fetches you great reviews.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1418\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1418\" class=\"wp-image-1418\" src=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Calculus-Tutor-300x152.jpg\" alt=\"Calculus Tutor\" width=\"900\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Calculus-Tutor-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Calculus-Tutor-768x388.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Calculus-Tutor.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Calculus Tutor<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communication\"><\/span><strong>Communication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The old school thinking is that math tutoring doesn\u2019t need language or communication skills. Nothing could be farther from the truth. From a child\u2019s perspective, math is a complex subject. Only a good math tutor with sound communication skills will be able to break it down into comprehendible parts conveyed in easily understood common parlance.<\/p>\n<p>Both the parent and the pupil will judge if you pass the communications test. If the child merely mentions, \u201cI can\u2019t make out what the tutor\u2019s saying\u201d, the parent will lose confidence in your skill to communicate with the child, let alone teach anything.<\/p>\n<p>As a math tutor, make sure you are thorough in the medium of instruction. If the child communicates in a language you aren\u2019t comfortable speaking, please refrain from taking up the job.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professionalism\"><\/span><strong>Professionalism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This trait needs to be demonstrated from the word go. Here are some quick tips on professionalism. At the first interaction, make sure you note the pupil\u2019s requirements and prepare a customized study plan on that basis. This will demonstrate that you are serious about delivering results. Another important aspect of professionalism is timeliness. A tardy tutor is bound to be seen in poor light. Don\u2019t let your timeliness depend on your pupil\u2019s. A professional tutor will be present on time irrespective of when the pupil signs in. Give students and parents regular updates on the progress made. It\u2019s always advisable to build a rapport with your pupils by spending a few minutes discussing other interests such as sports, holidays, gadgets, etc. However, make sure you remain well within the limits of professionalism. No parent wants to hire a tutor who talks about baseball 20% of the session time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ability_to_grasp_the_students_style_and_tempo\"><\/span><strong>Ability to grasp the student\u2019s style and tempo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both the parent and the pupil will scrutinize if the math tutor takes the effort to understand the student\u2019s individual style and tailor the lesson likewise. The whole idea of getting a private online math tutor is to get individual attention and a customized approach. The last thing you as a math tutor should be doing is to download a pre-designed lesson plan for a certain topic and rattle off the lesson oblivious to how well the pupil is grasping.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to be a successful online math tutor, you have to take the time initially to understand your student\u2019s math level and learning style. So, on day 1 with your pupil, it\u2019s not a bad idea to put him or her through an assessment test for the topic in question. If the student is struggling with a certain topic, always start with an easy to medium difficulty level test, lest you scare your pupil away. Then, pay close attention to the problem-solving approach of the kid. Make notes on the gaps you notice. Discuss your observations with the student and parent and see if your thoughts corroborate with theirs.<\/p>\n<p>This process will definitely give them confidence that you\u2019re on the right track in terms of gauging the student\u2019s learning style and pace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exude_an_enthusiasm_for_math\"><\/span><strong>Exude an enthusiasm for math<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Imagine entering a session feeling \u201calgebra sucks\u201d only to find a math tutor who looks dull and bored about it too. It not going to set the right mood for learning the topic. On the other hand, if the tutor exudes enthusiasm for the algebra tutoring session, the student will catch on the contagion in anticipation of an exciting lesson.<\/p>\n<p>Parents look for zeal and passion for the subject while searching for a math tutor. This is in the hope that their struggling child might someday overcome the difficulties in learning and eventually share the same enthusiasm for the topic.<\/p>\n<p>Enthusiasm may not be obvious in one sitting. If you think you have it, don\u2019t hesitate to offer your client a couple of free trial sessions for them to test the waters before they take a plunge.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1419\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1419\" class=\"wp-image-1419\" src=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mathnasium-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mathnasium\" width=\"900\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mathnasium-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mathnasium-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mathnasium.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mathnasium<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patience_and_persistence\"><\/span><strong>Patience and persistence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s a well-understood phenomenon that students tend to struggle in math because they fear it and vice versa. As a math tutor, you\u2019ll need to break this vicious loop. You\u2019ll need to make your student stop fearing the subject. The first step towards this is patience. If the student fails to solve a math problem, be patient and encourage a second shot. This time you could give them a clue.<\/p>\n<p>Patience needs to be followed by persistence. Your goal as a math tutor is to ensure that the student can solve problems independently. Your goal isn\u2019t met until the skill is successfully transferred to the student. You\u2019ll need to patiently persist with your lesson, constantly taking feedback from your student on how much had been assimilated. If one method fails, you need to be resourceful enough to try another approach to get the message across. You must have the patience to persist until it is done.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_prepared\"><\/span><strong>Go prepared!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A good math tutoring lesson takes preparation and planning. The topic, activities, examples, exercises, etc., need to flow in an order aimed at transferring specific skills to the pupil. Many a novice math tutor thinks he\/she can wing it. It may work once or twice, but it\u2019s a bad idea in the long run. Even celebrity tutors out there plan their lessons and make sure every minute counts. In fact, that is how they are this successful. High-level tutoring such as advanced calculus tutoring or algebra tutoring may need more time to prepare and formulate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Availability\"><\/span><strong>Availability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the past, the student would\u2019ve had to wait until the next time he\/she was meeting the math tutor for the scheduled session during the week. Now, the expectation is instant help, or something close. Therefore, a huge factor in the online world, as opposed to private in-person math tutoring such as Kumon or Mathnasium, is availability.<\/p>\n<p>Online math tutoring gives students the benefit of having access to help literally 24\/7. So, if there\u2019s a math test coming up in school the next day a quick session may be asked of you, off schedule. Likewise, there could be urgent homework to finish. Or a quick question to ask. Without compromising on your schedule, you\u2019ll be expected to be available.<\/p>\n<p>The other kind of availability is a more mental one. You\u2019ll find parents enquiring, \u201chow many students do you teach\u201d or \u201chow many sessions do you take in a day\u201d. This is to get a sense of how busy or preoccupied you\u2019re likely to be.<\/p>\n<p>Our advice to all aspiring online math tutors is to take enough time to rejuvenate. Make sure you\u2019re not mentally exhausted from tutoring too many. You should be able to give each of your students your full attention and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tech-savviness\"><\/span><strong>Tech-savviness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to be well-versed with the latest technology tools for online classes. The good news is that we have a detailed article on <a href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/education-technology\/online-tutoring-business\/\">online teaching technology tools<\/a>. Several online tutoring platforms are equipped with a good tutor toolkit that you can use, including our own, <a href=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/\">ViTutors.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accountability\"><\/span><strong>Accountability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every parent is going to scrutinize your ability to own the problem and be accountable for the outcome. How eager are you to see their child succeed? Do you have it in you to take charge and to do what it takes to improve the child\u2019s performance in math? As a math tutor, you will need to extend this assurance to parents and students that you hold yourself accountable for the student\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve gone through the qualifications, traits, and qualities you will need to become a math tutor, let\u2019s go through some strategies that you can adopt in order to enhance your math tutoring game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teaching_strategies_for_a_math_tutor\"><\/span><strong>Teaching strategies for a math tutor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may be nervous about your first math tutoring session. Often, novices walk into their first sessions saddled with complex lesson plans and worksheets that eat up their session time and do more harm than good to the pupil\u2019s learning. We want to arm you with some clever teaching strategies that set you up for success in this field.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1420\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1420\" class=\"wp-image-1420\" src=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kumon-300x156.jpg\" alt=\"Kumon\" width=\"900\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kumon-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kumon-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kumon.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kumon<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_a_simple_lesson_plan_at_the_beginning\"><\/span><strong>Choose a simple lesson plan at the beginning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Broadly speaking, every lesson plan has five parts, namely, objective, warm-up exercises, demonstration, practice, and assessment. Until you have a hang of math tutoring, it pays to keep this structure simple. Let\u2019s suppose you\u2019re planning for an online algebra tutoring or calculus tutoring session, choose a single topic as your objective.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, you should ask your pupil what he\/she would like the first topic to be. Say, inequalities. Choose a single objective within inequalities like say, \u201clinear inequalities involving addition and subtraction\u201d. Plan for just a couple of warm-up questions. Use a single example for a demonstration of the topic. Give a couple of practice questions and a small test involving no more than 5 questions. The rule is to keep it simple on day 1.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Observe_and_modify\"><\/span><strong>Observe and modify<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your first session is to get a feel of the student\u2019s skill level and learning style. Use this session to build a rapport and to find out things like the pupil\u2019s hobbies. For example, if your pupil likes soccer, you can design examples and problems based on soccer. Once you have a grip on the student\u2019s learning style, you can prepare your next lesson plan based on these inputs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_the_pupil_lead_you_initially\"><\/span><strong>Let the pupil lead you initially<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ask your pupil straight up what the next topic should be. This is a smart way to make the pupil feel like he\/she is in control of the lessons initially. It also helps you avoid guesswork on what your student needs. Most importantly, it helps you personalize the lessons. The whole idea of online math tutoring is to provide the child with individual attention and personalized lesson plans. Let this be the guiding principle until you\u2019re in a position to present your own assessment of what the pupil should be focusing on.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vision\"><\/span><strong>Vision<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We tend to get caught up in the day\u2019s lesson plan or the day\u2019s outcome. But, as a math tutor, it is important that you have a vision for your pupil. Let\u2019s say a parent hires you for a 20-session calculus tutoring program for a high-schooler. Your pupil will want to see broad outcomes and a broad plan to achieve them, and not necessarily day-to-day lesson plans.<\/p>\n<p>You could think along the lines of a minimum score in a certain test, or being able to solve a challenging assessment satisfactorily by the end of this calculus tutoring program. A vision of what can be achieved by the end of the program is a great enthusiasm booster for your client.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assessments\"><\/span><strong>Assessments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use assessments regularly not just to ensure that your student had understood the concepts, but also to validate your own teaching ability. Testing is not separate from teaching. There are plenty of online teaching resources that will help you design tests for your pupils on any topic. Use them well. Make sure to share test results with the parents as well, because, ultimately, they are your real clients. It is often they who need to see the progress you are making with their wards more than the student himself or herself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effortful_learning_in_math\"><\/span><strong>Effortful learning in math<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now this a U-turn from our initial point about keeping things simple. Math is learned through rigor. If you let your students struggle to find the solution for a challenging problem, the learning is stronger. It\u2019s much like muscle building \u2013 you stress the muscle a little at a time to make it stronger. This may especially be the case in advanced topics such as calculus tutoring or advanced algebra tutoring. Your math tutoring becomes far more effective if your students are invested in a productive struggle while solving problems. In a nutshell, challenge them sufficiently and allow them to try out different solutions. Have them see setbacks and learn something new eventually.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repetition\"><\/span><strong>Repetition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure your students repeat the foundational principles of a topic often. After a point, your students will be able to complete your sentences! But they will also have embedded the key points firmly in their brains.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Partner_work\"><\/span><strong>Partner work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have the option of conducting a joint session for a couple of your students, you should try partner work. Give them a complex problem and ask them to solve it as a team. The learning that the students get from this sort of exercise is immense. Hard math skills apart, they will also be learning the softer aspects like how to communicate a concept with your teammate, how to split work, how to play to one\u2019s strengths, etc. If you can combine students, then try to work on the problems yourself along with your students.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Math_games\"><\/span><strong>Math games<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gaming is a great teaching tool, particularly for math tutoring. There are several online resources for teachers that provide game-like teaching tools free of cost or for a small fee. Even if you can\u2019t use the games to teach a full concept, you can certainly incorporate learning games in your lesson plan as warm-up exercises. Games can do a good job of preparing the student\u2019s mind for the lesson.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1422\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1422\" class=\"wp-image-1422\" src=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Algebra-Tutoring-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"Algebra Tutoring\" width=\"900\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Algebra-Tutoring-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Algebra-Tutoring-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Algebra-Tutoring.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Algebra Tutoring<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_youve_always_had_about_becoming_a_math_tutor\"><\/span><strong>Questions you\u2019ve always had about becoming a math tutor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_qualifications_do_I_need_to_become_a_math_tutor\"><\/span><strong>What qualifications do I need to become a math tutor?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Math tutoring typically requires a bachelor\u2019s degree in mathematics and completion of a teacher certification program. If you\u2019re serious about a career in math tutoring, you can consider completing an advanced math program in popular areas like calculus, trigonometry, algebra, etc. A teacher training program or a teacher aide certification helps to give parents the confidence that you know the ropes of dealing with young people. You can consider joining a tutoring association for mentorship, industry connections, networking events, tutor conferences, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_degree_important\"><\/span><strong>Is a degree important? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All said and done, the online tutoring world has changed qualifications and pre-requisites permanently. Some of the biggest, most famous, and richest private tutors out there don\u2019t have formal degrees. But they make brilliant educators. All you need is the intention to become an online math tutor, a basic high school degree, and an aptitude for teaching. Formal qualifications are a plus. Of course, if you want to teach specialized topics and become a calculus tutor or advanced algebra tutor, you will probably need at least a degree to carry out your job effectively, regardless of expectations.<\/p>\n<p>No parent would hire a math calculus tutor who\u2019s never studied the topic. That said, as explained above, the importance of a formal degree is diminishing in online math tutoring. Parents actually welcome self-taught tutors as long as they were good math students back in high-school. In general, a non-certified, unconventional math tutor will have a more relaxed, free-flowing approach to teaching.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_be_a_math_tutor_if_my_communication_skills_are_weak\"><\/span><strong>Can I be a math tutor if my communication skills are weak?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rapport plays a huge role in becoming a good math tutor. You need to communicate concepts effectively to the pupil using language and diction that he\/she is familiar with. Your pool of suitable jobs does shrink considerably if your communication is weak. That said, it won\u2019t dry up.<\/p>\n<p>There are roles for those of you who are weak in soft skills as long as your technical math skills are up there. At the school level, there are jobs that involve helping with homework or school projects. You can also prepare study guides and test materials and sell them. At a more senior level, you will find research projects that require math experts. These roles do not require strong communication skills, just technical.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_teach_math_while_still_being_a_student\"><\/span><strong>Can you teach math while still being a student? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is very common to find students offering help with homework or test prep tutoring. Make sure you are managing your time well so that you don\u2019t end up biting off more than you can chew. Math tutoring is a serious commitment, so the question isn\u2019t whether you can tutor or not. It is whether you want to shell out time for tutoring.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_can_I_earn_in_online_math_tutoring\"><\/span><strong>How much can I earn in online math tutoring?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You get paid by the hour in online tutoring. What you make as an online math tutor will depend on several factors such as your experience, the complexity of math your students want, the charges of the platform you\u2019ve signed upon. The average online math tutoring rates begin at $20 to $25 per hour and can go up to about $80 per hour.<\/p>\n<p>Well-established math tutors with many years of experience and those servicing celebrity students make much more from this profession and are actually quite wealthy from a career in private tutoring.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you play your cards right, you can set your goals quite high in this field. There is a surge in demand from all over the world, with much of it coming from Asian regions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_students_if_I_am_new_to_a_tutoring_platform\"><\/span><strong>How to get students if I am new to a tutoring platform?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you have newly joined an online platform, you have to focus all your efforts on getting your first client. You should try to get some practice within your circle of friends and family or community before you start. Online, you must pitch widely starting at beginner level hourly rates. Be ready to offer free trial sessions. Start with simple projects that are low-hanging fruit. Make sure you do your job well such that you get reviewed excellently.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1423\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1423\" class=\"wp-image-1423\" src=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Calculus-Tutoring-300x161.jpg\" alt=\"Calculus Tutoring\" width=\"900\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Calculus-Tutoring-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Calculus-Tutoring-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vitutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Calculus-Tutoring.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Calculus Tutoring<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We hope that this article helps you understand the ropes of a career in math tutoring. Whether you want to be an elementary school math tutor, algebra tutor, or calculus tutor, the demand is there and growing. In the past, the local tutor did not have a clear path to becoming a very successful business financially. Brands such as Mathnasium or Kumon took years to develop. With online tutoring, this has changed. The paths to grow and prosper are far too many. With worldwide demand in front of you, all you need is organizational and marketing skills in addition to your subject knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Online math tutoring is no doubt a lucrative field but also very demanding on your time and energy. So, be sure you know what you are getting into. Starting part-time and testing the waters is a good strategy before you go full-time. 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