It's not for nothing that Superprof ranks among the top 10 tutoring platforms and around the world. In the few years since our debut, we've established a presence in 28 countries and have helped millions of tutors launch themselves into business.
How did we do it? Why did we do it?
The answer to both of those questions is the same: there was a gap in the market that we were able to fill, thanks to technological advances that made online lesson delivery more effective.
When we got started, in 2013, tutoring (and Superprof) was mainly an academic pursuit. School students were struggling under their heavy academic load and tutors were available to help them. Since then, Superprof has embraced all manner of subjects and disciplines and welcomes tutors of all types to teach them.
So, how does Superprof work? What accounts for its massive success and how is it different from other tutoring platforms?
That's what we talk about today.
Superprof is an international online platform that connects students with tutors across a vast array of subjects and skills, enabling both in-person and online lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
How Superprof Works
Subjects available on Superprof
For Students
Finding a Tutor
available on Superprof
But don't draw any conclusions from just this snippet; find out all that Superprof has to offer students.
Booking Lessons
Payment Structure
For Tutors
Unlike most tutoring outlets, Superprof tutors are not employed by Superprof. Any tutor who builds a profile on our platform is in business for themself; all we provide is a way for tutors to advertise their services.
Our business model allows tutors maximum flexibility; they can set their rates and determine for themselves how many hours they are comfortable working. They may also select their students; the Superprof platform does not meddle in how any Superprof tutor conducts their business.
You might wonder what, exactly, the Superprof company does for their tutors?
Besides providing a space for them to advertise their tutoring business, Superprof provides a safe space for you to arrange lessons with qualified students. By qualified students, we mean those who are pre-screened and intent on learning - not those who would just take advantage of your 'first lesson free' offer to ask a bunch of questions and then never contact you again.
Furthermore, Superprof has a member support team ready to help you with anything from setting up your profile to advising on how to set up your business and teaching schedule.
Besides that, Superprof publishes a blog that includes topics relevant to current educational trends, as well as current interest topics that may tie in with tutors' areas of speciality.
Some web-based tutoring companies treat their tutors like any other brick-and-mortar company: directing their every effort, instructing them on what to do, how many hours to work, and even collecting a portion of their tutors' pay as a commission fee for referring students to them.
With Superprof, your money is your own, as is your time. And you get to pick the students you feel you could best serve, and all of this while providing needed support.
In short, what Superprof does for tutors is vastly different from the standard tutoring outfit.
Creating a Tutor Profile
Tips for setting up a tutor profile
Use a good-quality photo
Add a high-quality headshot with a white background and a smile. Students are going to notice this in the first three seconds of their search, so make sure you include a good picture.
Add a video
Add a video where you explain the core concepts of your class in detail. This will help students understand your tutoring style and also how Superprof works.
Offer a free trial lesson
Offer a free 20-30 minute trial lesson. This will help students gauge if you both are going to be a good fit or not.
Add Reviews
Gather as many reviews as you can. When you complete a task, ask students for reviews. This will add points to your profile and build trust within the Superprof community.
Setting Rates and Availability
Receiving Payments
What is most important when choosing an online tutoring platform, like Superprof?
Subjects Available on Superprof
Superprof provides access to over 2000 plus subjects, encompassing academics, language, sports, hobbies, professional development and much more. On our platform, students can opt for in-person or online lessons tailored to match students' preferences and needs.
From this abbreviated list, you can guess that, if a skill can be taught, there's a good bet you'll find a Superprof to teach it.
Academic Subjects
Superprof offers a wide range of academic support across school, university, and specialised subjects with teaching that extends well beyond classroom support. When you visit our website and go through it, you will find tutors in several subjects, like:
- Physics (from basic to advanced topics like thermodynamics and nuclear physics)
- Maths ( geometry, trigonometry, arithmetic, algebra, calculus, etc)
- Chemistry (organic, inorganic, industrial, electrochemistry)
- Biology and natural sciences
- History, Geography, Philosophy and Logic
- Language learning subjects include English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Hindi, Mandarin, and more
Arts and Hobbies
Conversely, if you're interested in creating works of art, you can find pottery and ceramics instructors on Superprof. Additionally, sculpting tutors, painters, designers, writers, and a Superprof tutor for just about every hobby and art form you could wish to learn about. Consider elevating your passion for photography with a Superprof photography tutor. Or perhaps you'd like to learn how to dance.
Professional Development
IT Superprofs instruct on the many subjects one could study for a future career; professional coaching Superprofs mentor those who are currently building their careers. If you're an entry-level manager with your sights set on your boss's job, you need the skills and abilities to replace them. Anything from organisational skills to time management and human resource management, Superprofs with years in their respective fields are ready to coach you.
Sports and Fitness
Whether you're looking for a vigorous Zumba session each week or you want to get into the yoga lifestyle, Superprof has a mentor for you. You might want to learn the technical aspects of weightlifting from a powerlifter or find one who can help you build endurance for a variety of other athletic pursuits, from marathon running to cycling. Incidentally, you can also find a cycling coach on Superprof.
Superprof tutors still work with students to master academic subjects, from the common core ones like maths and science to elective subjects such as languages and art. But then, Superprof tutors take things a couple of notches further.
online personal trainers available on Superprof
Why not discover all the subjects available on Superprof? Who knows, maybe you'll find a subject that piques your interest that you had no firm idea you wanted to learn about.
User Experience and Reviews
As passionate as we are about the service we provide and the level of commitment we bring to serving both tutors and students, it's rather dismaying for us to read the few negative reviews on sites such as Glassdoor and Trustpilot.
Thankfully enough, they have nothing to do with what we do; that shows that Superprof indeed renders a valuable service. Those dislikes all revolve around students not understanding the nature of Superprof's business model.
We are a subscription service that charges students a monthly fee for as long as they keep their accounts open.
While it costs nothing for tutors to publish their profiles and students to review them, should a student wish to connect with a Superprof, they have to set up an account. When they set up their account, they are notified of Superprof's terms and services as a subscription platform that gives them access to millions of tutors around the world.
The most effective way to use your Superprof subscription is to take your time, carefully combing through Superprof tutor profiles until you have three to five whose profiles come the closest to what you're looking for.
The payment fee to access the Superprof platform is £39 per month. Once you initiate contact, your subscription goes live; Superprof will withdraw your monthly fee from the payment source you provided when you started your subscription.
Once you connect with the right Superprof tutor for your needs, you may agree to take your partnership off the Superprof platform by cancelling your subscription. You will still have access to your Superprof tutor - and still, be responsible for paying their fee, but you won't be charged for your subscription anymore.
To learn exactly how all of that works and what the subscription rates are for your area, check out our full description of payments and charges on Superprof.
Common Concerns
Platform's Response
Superprof tutor profiles are verified by the team to ensure their qualifications and experience meet the requisite standards.
Positive Feedback
I will always be grateful to her for helping me improve from a F to an A+ student. She is a very effective tutor who will go above and beyond to support you academically and offer insightful guidance. I achieved an A on my GCE exams in mathematics, chemistry, and physics because of her guidance.
Tobefranko on his maths tutor Ferliana on Superprof
Conclusion
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