• What are the tutoring subjects?

There are four main categories: K-12, Post Secondary, ESL and Extracurricular. This translates into high school tutors, university tutors, ESL tutors and sports/music/art tutors. A variation could be Excel/PowerPoint tutors, translators, Chinese language tutors, etc. See our subject listings.

• What is the going rate for tutors?

It varies from a tutor to a tutor. However, on average it is around $25-35/hour.

• Who’s eligible to sign up as a tutor?

Our tutor members include:

Undergrad/grad university students
College students
Freelance tutors (certified and not certified)
Teachers (current and retired)
Parents

Review our subject listings to see whether there are any subjects you are able to tutor.

• Who are the students?

Our student members include:

K-12 students
University/college students
International students
Immigrants
Seniors

• What does a certified tutor mean?

A certified tutor has a certificate, for example teacher’s license or ESL teaching certificates like TESOL, TESL, TEFL or CELTA, IT-related certificates, etc.

• I am under 19. Can I sign up as a student member?

No. If you are a minor, your parent or legal guardian should sign up as a parent member and search for a tutor on your behalf. We are very strict about this age limit to ensure our user safety.

• Should I use my real name and upload my personal photo?

Yes and No. Yes, it is recommended, because students/parents highly appreciate your enthusiasm and confidence, but No, there is no obligation. However, tutors who opt to use their real name and a photo tend to find students faster.

• Does my profile get posted immediately after I sign up?

No. We review your profile before we post it onto the system. If approved, your profile will be posted within 24 hours.

• I don’t mind people contacting me directly. Can I disclose my contact information in the Self-Intro Box?

Yes. However, you may do so at your own risk. See our Terms of Use for our safety policy.

• What is the 1-hour free lesson?

Some tutors offer a 1-hour free lesson to meet up with a student or a parent and discuss the needs and expectations. It is 100% up to tutors whether or not to offer it.

• Do you screen members?

No. MeetTutotrs.com is a user-driven online community for individual tutors, passionate students and enthusiastic parents. Our goal is to create a community for people to meet and facilitate educational and cultural exchanges.

• I represent a tutoring firm. Can I sign up as a tutor member?

Yes. Sign up as a company member and look to hire new teachers or promote your organization to students and parents.

• What is tutor rating?

Student/parent members can rate a tutor based on a 5-point scale and leave a comment. If you are a tutor, this helps to build your reputation in this community and get referrals. If you are a student/parent member, this works as a point of reference in searching for the most effective tutor.

• I signed up a couple of days ago, but I haven't got any email from MeetTutors.com.

Check your junk email box (especially Hotmail users), the message might have been filtered as junk.

my account

• Can I edit my profile?

Yes. Go to ‘My Account’. You will see the four options to choose from – ‘My Message Box’, ‘Edit My Profile’, ‘Delete My Account’ and ‘Post My Profile Later’. Click ‘Edit My Profile’ to edit.

• Can I delete my account?

Yes. Go to ‘My Account’ and select ‘Delete My Account’.

• I am not currently looking for a student/tutor, but I get messages from students/tutors. What should I do?

Take down your profile temporarily. Go to ‘My Account’ and select ‘Post My Profile Later’. Your profile will not be displayed on any search results until you switch it back to ‘Post My Profile Now’.

location

• I signed up in Vancouver, but I moved to San Francisco, where I want to find some tutoring jobs. Can I change the location?

Yes. Go to ‘My Account’ and click ‘Edit My Profile’. Change the City of Coverage from Vancouver to San Francisco.

• I live in Kansas. I’d like to sign up, but I don’t see any city listing for Kansas. What should I do?

Email us at info@meettutors.com with the city you’d like to add. Your city will be added within 24 hours.

• If I sign up for say ‘California, US’, is my profile posted for that location only?

Yes. The location listing is based on the province/state level. If you sign up for California, your profile would be posted for that location. However, any MeetTutors.com members, regardless of location, can see your profile and talk to you.

messaging

• Would my email address be displayed?

Never. MeetTutors.com’s Double-Blind Email System protects your privacy while ensuring efficient messaging. All sent and received messages will be routed through an internal contact system. Your personal email address will be kept confidential at all times and NEVER be disclosed to any members.

• I am a student. I sent a message to a tutor a week ago, but I haven’t heard from her yet. What’s going on?

The tutor might have not checked her email. Or she might not be offering a tutoring service anymore, and hasn’t yet removed her posting from the site. We advise our members to send messages to multiple candidates to increase the chances of finding a right match and quicken the search process.

• I am a student member. Can I send a message to another student member?

Yes. A student can send a message not only to a tutor, but also to another student.

• Can I send a message to a member at a different location?

Yes. For instance, a user in Vancouver can send a message to a member in LA. This helps those who travel and learn or teach English find a tutor or a student at multiple location on their travel route.

safety tips

• Where should I have a first meeting?

Use public places. We highly recommend that you hold your first meeting in a populated pubic place.

• How do I verify the statements of tutors?

Ask for a resume, references or a copy of their certificate, if applicable, that may verify the statements of tutor members.