Maximizing Earnings as an Online Tutor

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential earnings and strategies for online tutoring, including the necessary qualifications and methods for effective tutoring. Participants explore various aspects such as pricing, effective teaching techniques, and the viability of different platforms for tutoring.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about potential earnings from online tutoring and the factors influencing these rates.
  • Concerns are raised regarding the qualifications of tutors, particularly the necessity of understanding algebra for tutoring subjects like physics.
  • A participant shares a successful tutoring method involving quizzes and video recommendations to enhance learning.
  • Discussion includes the typical hourly rates for private tutoring in the UK, ranging from £30 to £50.
  • Some suggest that creating a YouTube channel might be a more lucrative option, though it requires significant viewer engagement and monetization strategies.
  • Questions arise about the offerings and compensation from online tutoring platforms for new tutors.
  • Participants emphasize the importance of identifying target customers and the ethical implications of tutoring without adequate knowledge of foundational subjects.
  • There are repeated concerns about the OP's ability to tutor advanced subjects without a solid understanding of algebra.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the qualifications necessary for effective tutoring, particularly concerning the OP's lack of algebra knowledge. There is no consensus on the best approach to online tutoring or the most effective platforms for earning income.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions highlight the limitations of the OP's current knowledge and the potential for growth in their tutoring capabilities over time. The conversation also touches on the ethical considerations of tutoring without sufficient expertise.

Robert Wilson
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How much can i earn tutoring online?
 
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My son had a tutor once who was very good at it. He would give the next student a quiz to do prior to the tutoring session (1 hour) and during the session they would go over the quiz. The quiz was based on the topic they would be discussing.

It worked really well.

Now, you could recommend that a student watch a Khan Academy video prior to the tutoring session and then you give them a quiz and then go over it during the session and do additional problems with the student.

In general, students would hate added homework from a tutor but wouldn't mind watching a video prior to a session.
 
Here in the UK private tutors (at your or their home) for maths or science charge £30 to £50 an hour.
 
Robert Wilson said:
How much can i earn tutoring online?
Vanadium 50 said:
If you haven't learned algebra yet, you probably shouldn't be tutoring physics online.
Ensuring clear and reliable instruction or giving help online needs some skill beyond the tutor's just having earned an "A" in the course. Some specialized technology may also be necessary. If tutor works for himself, he can ask for whatever price rate that the students are willing to pay or can afford to pay.
 
You might make out better with a YouTube channel though. However there are a lot of these channels but you get paid by the clicks so maybe just maybe you can succeed.

BlackPenRedPen is a great channel for teaching Calculus. The teacher has a clever ay of switching markers in one hand to make colorful equations on the whiteboard.
 
jedishrfu said:
You might make out better with a YouTube channel though. ..., but you get paid by the clicks so maybe just maybe you can succeed.
More than just viewers clicking on something in or from YouTube videos should be necessary. Somehow, a connection of money between tutor and viewer needs to happen.
 
CP Grey posted a video on how the monetization works under the covers

 
What about online tutoring platforms? how much they offer to a fresher for tutoring online?
 
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You need to make a business plan. A key aspect is "who are my customers?" The answer seems to be "people with money who want to pay someone who doesn't know algebra yet to teach me physics". Ignoring the ethical concerns for the moment, do you think there are a lot of people in this category?
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
You need to make a business plan. A key aspect is "who are my customers?" The answer seems to be "people with money who want to pay someone who doesn't know algebra yet to teach me physics". Ignoring the ethical concerns for the moment, do you think there are a lot of people in this category?
Some of your customers will possibly be more sensible students who just need some help with Trigonometry, Calculus progression, and maybe some high schoolers who are (actually their parents as actual pay customers) in need of help learning college preparatory levels of Mathematics.
 
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They are not my customers. But more to the point, the OP says he doesn't know algebra. How do you expect him to tutor trig and calculus if he doesn't know algebra!
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
They are not my customers. But more to the point, the OP says he doesn't know algebra. How do you expect him to tutor trig and calculus if he doesn't know algebra!
To be fair, while your point is valid, he did not state what subject he would tutor in.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
They are not my customers. But more to the point, the OP says he doesn't know algebra. How do you expect him to tutor trig and calculus if he doesn't know algebra!
He is very limited for now. In a few years, maybe not so limited. He may better know what he could tutor only then. Early planning can be good.
 
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Sorry, thread closed for a bit...
 
  • #16
For a non-obvious reason, the OP has left the building. Thanks for trying to help him out, folks. Thread will remain closed.
 

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