Tutoring Jobs: How to Start Tutoring and What are the Benefits?
Five Great Advantages of Being a Tutor Whether you’re an IT expert, an avid cook or a professional pianist, you have a skill you can share as a tutor. Every day, thousands of people in your local area search for personal tutors to help them meet their learning goals. They range from those wanting to[…]
26 November 2025∙10 minutes to read
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From the legal aspects of being self-employed to tips for writing your tutor advert, Superprof show you how to be the best tutor you can be!
Whether you’re a student or an experienced teacher, everyone has a passion they can share and make a living from.
Why wait any longer? Start your personal tutoring adventure today!
🤔 Why Should You Consider Becoming a Private Tutor?
Do you have a passion? Do you have expert knowledge in a particular subject? Or have you worked or studied within a certain area and are ready to share your skills?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you are ready to start offering private lessons. And as a private tutor, the world is your oyster – there are over 2 000+ subjects to teach out there.
With Superprof, it’s never been easier to become a private tutor. You can register in less than 10 minutes and create the perfect advert for free. Online or face-to-face, Superprof has all your tutoring needs covered!
👔 What Qualities Make a Great Private Tutor?
There is no one size fits all when it comes to tutoring.
When we think of teachers, we often think of people who are dedicated, passionate and creative. They are also good at explaining things clearly and adapting their knowledge to meet individual needs, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring your own flair and experiences to each lesson.
After all, there are so many types of tutors and subjects – from language tutors and creatives, to personal trainers and civil law teachers, private tutors and coaches offer a wealth of unique experiences and ideas.
Do keep in mind that, while your teaching methods and style may not suit everyone, there will be plenty of students out there who are eager to learn with you!
📍 Where Can I Hold My Tutoring Classes?
Lessons can be held at your home, at your student’s home or even in a public space (a library or cafe can offer a conducive learning environment for a maths lesson, for example).
By signing up as a Superprof tutor, you can mark these options on your Superprof ad. However, it’s always better to confirm the lesson location with your students. What works for one may not work for another, and it’s better to be as flexible as possible.
Wherever you choose to teach your students, make sure it’s quiet and there are no distractions. You want to help your students achieve the most in their learning with you within the time allocated per class!
💸 How Much Should I Charge for Lessons?
Your rates are an important part of being a tutor. Experience and qualifications should, ideally, be reflected in the price, but the competitive market rate for tutors in your subject should also be considered. It is worth searching for other tutors teaching similar subjects in your area or online to help you set the perfect rates.
And, students will select their tutor based on competitive rates and tutoring expertise. Don’t forget to consider reduced rates for students who want to sign up for multiple classes!
👩💻 Can I Do Online Tutorials With My Students?
If face-to-face lessons don’t fit within your schedule or you cannot find nearby practical spaces to teach, you could also consider online tutorials or webcam lessons.
Online lessons mean you can teach from anywhere, at a time that suits you – saving time and travel costs.
Teaching online also provides the added bonus of more potential students. You could be teaching Mandarin to someone in Spain one day and providing exam prep to someone in London the next!