| Tutoring is an appealing job for many people. For | | | | opportunities if the tutor is doing a good job. |
| example, teachers can tutor subjects that they | | | | Some agencies may have non-competition |
| teach in their schools. Biology researchers can | | | | agreements that may restrict the tutor from |
| tutor high school students in Biology. Finding a | | | | working for other services and sometimes |
| tutoring job may not be as hard as some people | | | | freelancing. |
| think it is. | | | | Another way to find a tutoring job is through |
| The easiest way to find a tutoring job is to apply | | | | freelancing. You can always post ads on Craigslist. |
| with local tutoring services. The tutoring programs | | | | You can also hang fliers in a local supermarket or |
| will be either learning centers or in-home tutoring | | | | school. Word of mouth is another great way of |
| agencies. Generally, these agencies require at least | | | | getting tutoring clients. |
| a Bachelor's degree. However, they often make | | | | It is important to remember that both tutoring |
| an exception. In order to maximize your chances | | | | programs and parents often conduct thorough |
| of getting a job with such program is to write a | | | | background checks on their tutors. Be sure to |
| good resume describing relevant educational | | | | honestly answer questions about your background |
| background and experience. It is important to | | | | when asked. |
| demonstrate that you possess good interpersonal | | | | Also, many school districts do not allow teachers |
| communication skills as well as a strong | | | | to tutor their students. Some school districts do |
| understanding of the subject matter. | | | | not allow teachers to tutor any students from |
| Tutoring agencies will generally start a tutor out | | | | their school. |
| with one student and then provide more tutoring | | | | |