FAQ's - About Submitting a Profile
Do I need any special license to become a tutor?
No, you do not require any special certification or license to become a tutor. However, to become a listed certified tutor with East West Tutors you must have a Bachelor's degree in the area that you are tutoring in and show that you have sufficient tutoring experience. Tutors who are active or retired teachers with a teaching certificate will be given priority approval after sign up. You may be asked to produce these documents to verify your education and experience.
What kind of tutoring can I do?
Since you’re the boss, you choose what type of tutoring you want to do. When you sign up, simply choose the subjects you want to tutor, as well as the method of tutoring. You can do online, home, holiday or residential tutoring where you can offer a childcare service in addition to your tuition duties.
How do I start my own tutor business?
The registration process is fast and easy. Simply go to the "Create Your Own Profile" page, click on the Profile Sign-up Form button and complete your profile. Once your application has been received, it will be reviewed and if more information is necessary, you will be contacted by our coordinators. The whole process can be as fast as 15 minutes or less. When you are contacted simply negotiate your own fees and get started. It's that simple!
What if the subject I want to tutor isn’t listed?
If your subject isn’t listed, please send us an e-mail and we will consider adding it to our list of subjects. We are always looking for ways to improve and expand our listing service so your feedback is important to us. In the mean time however you can add this in your description.
How soon will my listing show up?
Your listing will usually show up almost immediately after your profile has been completed, submitted, and approved. However, due to slow internet in some areas and occasional backlog of applications we ask that if you do not see your profile visible within 24 hours please send us a contact email.
Any secrets to writing an effective listing?
Be Honest! Your profile should be as detailed as possible – be sure to include your education, experience and references. Also, if you are a tutor, students and schools are more likely to contact you if you can tutor multiple subjects and grade levels, so list as many as you can reasonably teach.
Am I an employee of East West Tutors if I am listed on your website?
No – You are not an employee of East West Tutors in any way. East West Tutors is simply a listing service for self-employed educational service providers, tutors, teaching assistants and tutoring agencies. We provide you with online technical support for running your business, lesson plans and resources as well as professional development are also planned for the future.
What subjects should I list?
You should list all subjects and grade levels that you are qualified and competent to teach. That being said, you should list as many subjects and grade levels as you can, to increase the likelihood that students will call you. All tutors must submit to the East West Tutors screening process before being approved
How much can I really earn?
This is dependent upon a number of factors. Important for a tutor is the area in which you tutor, the subjects and grades you teach, as well as your background, qualifications and hourly rates. Tutoring in South East Asia is a lucrative business. Typical rates are between $35 - $100 per hour. Online tutoring rates tend to be a bit less expensive but well within this range. If you are an established educational professional you already have a fee structure and understand how lucrative a system like this can be to your business.
What if I want to change my profile?
After you have registered and completed your profile, you may change your profile at any time. Simply click on Support Staff Login from our homepage and enter your username and password. You will be directed to your profile where you can make any changes you wish. All changes will first be approved before posting.
What if I forget my username or password?
If you forget your username and/or password, just contact us by e-mail and request that the information will be e-mailed to you.
No, you do not require any special certification or license to become a tutor. However, to become a listed certified tutor with East West Tutors you must have a Bachelor's degree in the area that you are tutoring in and show that you have sufficient tutoring experience. Tutors who are active or retired teachers with a teaching certificate will be given priority approval after sign up. You may be asked to produce these documents to verify your education and experience.
What kind of tutoring can I do?
Since you’re the boss, you choose what type of tutoring you want to do. When you sign up, simply choose the subjects you want to tutor, as well as the method of tutoring. You can do online, home, holiday or residential tutoring where you can offer a childcare service in addition to your tuition duties.
How do I start my own tutor business?
The registration process is fast and easy. Simply go to the "Create Your Own Profile" page, click on the Profile Sign-up Form button and complete your profile. Once your application has been received, it will be reviewed and if more information is necessary, you will be contacted by our coordinators. The whole process can be as fast as 15 minutes or less. When you are contacted simply negotiate your own fees and get started. It's that simple!
What if the subject I want to tutor isn’t listed?
If your subject isn’t listed, please send us an e-mail and we will consider adding it to our list of subjects. We are always looking for ways to improve and expand our listing service so your feedback is important to us. In the mean time however you can add this in your description.
How soon will my listing show up?
Your listing will usually show up almost immediately after your profile has been completed, submitted, and approved. However, due to slow internet in some areas and occasional backlog of applications we ask that if you do not see your profile visible within 24 hours please send us a contact email.
Any secrets to writing an effective listing?
Be Honest! Your profile should be as detailed as possible – be sure to include your education, experience and references. Also, if you are a tutor, students and schools are more likely to contact you if you can tutor multiple subjects and grade levels, so list as many as you can reasonably teach.
Am I an employee of East West Tutors if I am listed on your website?
No – You are not an employee of East West Tutors in any way. East West Tutors is simply a listing service for self-employed educational service providers, tutors, teaching assistants and tutoring agencies. We provide you with online technical support for running your business, lesson plans and resources as well as professional development are also planned for the future.
What subjects should I list?
You should list all subjects and grade levels that you are qualified and competent to teach. That being said, you should list as many subjects and grade levels as you can, to increase the likelihood that students will call you. All tutors must submit to the East West Tutors screening process before being approved
How much can I really earn?
This is dependent upon a number of factors. Important for a tutor is the area in which you tutor, the subjects and grades you teach, as well as your background, qualifications and hourly rates. Tutoring in South East Asia is a lucrative business. Typical rates are between $35 - $100 per hour. Online tutoring rates tend to be a bit less expensive but well within this range. If you are an established educational professional you already have a fee structure and understand how lucrative a system like this can be to your business.
What if I want to change my profile?
After you have registered and completed your profile, you may change your profile at any time. Simply click on Support Staff Login from our homepage and enter your username and password. You will be directed to your profile where you can make any changes you wish. All changes will first be approved before posting.
What if I forget my username or password?
If you forget your username and/or password, just contact us by e-mail and request that the information will be e-mailed to you.