Why is my tutor profile important?
Your tutor profile is often the first impression parents and students have of you. It helps them learn more about you, your experience and what your lessons might be like.
A strong, up-to-date profile can help parents understand whether you are the right tutor for them.
How can I get more profile views?
Your profile views show how many parents are viewing your tutor profile. The more parents who see your profile, the more opportunities you have to receive enquiries from parents looking for a tutor.
How do the subjects I teach affect my profile views?
The subjects you offer can impact the number of profile views you receive. If you teach popular subjects, such as Maths and Science, you are likely to receive more profile views than tutors teaching more niche subjects.
Tutoring follows predictable seasonal trends, so you may receive more messages before exams and fewer messages during the summer holidays.
How can I boost my profile?
Using the boost button lets us know that you are ready and available for private tutoring.
Boosting your profile can help increase your visibility to parents looking for a tutor.
How do I update my availability?
Keeping your availability up to date helps ensure parents see accurate information about when you are available for lessons.
Make sure you regularly review and update your availability so your profile reflects when you can accept new students.
If you are not looking for work, you can set your profile to ‘unavailable’, and we will not show it to parents.
How can I make my tutor profile stand out?
Your profile should give parents and students a clear idea of who you are, your experience and what your lessons might be like.
How do I choose a good profile photo?
A high-quality, well-lit photo can help your profile stand out.
A photo of you in a professional setting is a great choice. This does not need to be a lecture theatre or classroom, but avoid photos taken in places like student bars or with distracting backgrounds.
How do I write a great profile resume?
Your profile resume is your opportunity to tell parents and students more about yourself as a tutor.
Anyone reading it has already seen your qualifications and university details on your profile. They want to understand what makes you unique and what your lessons might be like.
Use your resume to share your passion for your subject and tutoring.
What should I include in my profile resume?
You could include:
About you
What you are studying and what makes you excited about your subject.
Your experience of taking exams, revising and applying to university.
Any tutoring experience you already have.
Your hobbies, interests or university societies.
Your tutoring style
How you structure your lessons.
How you can help students improve, whether this is grades, confidence or understanding.
Learning techniques or activities you find useful.
What worked well for you when preparing for your own exams.
How should I start my profile resume?
A great way to start could be:
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m currently studying [subject] at [University Name]. I’ve always been interested in [subject] because of [reason] and can’t wait to pass this on to my students! I know how stressful exams can be, and I’ve picked up lots of different revision techniques that can work for different students with different learning styles.
Remember, your resume does not need to be too long. There is no need to repeat your qualifications or university details, as these are already shown on your profile.
Can I include my contact details in my profile resume?
No. Do not include your full name, phone number, email address or physical address in your profile resume.
All contact with parents and students must take place through MyTutor so we can keep everyone safe and secure.
How do I create a great profile video?
A profile video is a great opportunity to show your personality and help your profile stand out.
What do I need to record my profile video?
You will need:
A phone, iPad, laptop or computer with a webcam.
A quiet, well-lit space.
What should I include in my profile video?
You should:
Introduce yourself and explain what you study at university.
Share what you enjoy most about your subject.
Explain why you are passionate about tutoring and how you can help students.
End with a friendly message encouraging students to get in touch to book a free video meeting.
How can I record a high-quality profile video?
Follow these tips:
Aim for a video length of 50–100 seconds.
Write prompts to help you remember what you want to say.
Record in a tidy, suitable location.
Make sure your background is appropriate for students.
What should I avoid including in my profile video?
For your safety:
Do not mention your surname.
Do not share personal details with parents or students.
Avoid anything inappropriate or distracting in the background, such as posters or images that are not suitable for students.
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