Think of the “about me” section on your profile as your CV (and later, your pitch will be your cover letter).
This section is where you tell potential customers all about yourself, your experience, and what makes you a great tutor.
And if you’re unsure where to start, here are a couple of things to consider…
What customers are looking for
Over the years we’ve been bringing you customers, we’ve learnt a thing or two about what tends to capture their attention and lead to booked lessons.
Here’s a checklist of what we recommend you include:
How many months/years of tutoring experience you have (make sure to include the work you’ve done on our Schools Programme)
Specific examples of how you’ve successfully helped students in the past
Your teaching methods (such as active recall) and how you plan lessons
What makes you a great tutor (your personality and/or approach)
Your knowledge of exam boards and technique
Your educational background and career aspirations
If you have any additional experience (such as working with SEN pupils)
Any hobbies or interests which students might relate to
What works for other tutors
Oxford grad and previous Tutor Rep, Izzi, likes to think of her profile as an advert for herself: it’s the first thing customers see, so she aims to pack a punch with it. She recommends starting with a short, punchy, single sentence that offers something unique about who YOU are.
For example, hers reads: ‘Oxford undergraduate studying Classics and English with a passion for literature and languages’
And her top tips?
Be proud of yourself in your written description! Parents want to know who you are and why you’re a great tutor: make sure to tell them where you go/ went to uni, what you study, and what makes your sessions stand out.
If you’ve got any particular hobbies, mention them! Some parents, particularly parents of nervous students, like to have a tutor who can connect with their child over their interests outside the curriculum. For example, her profile mentions she does a lot of music (because a parent of a keen drummer once told her that’s what encouraged them to message me over other tutors!)
In Kaydei's experience as a Psychology tutor, customers usually look for tutors who are reliable, communicative and passionate about the subjects they teach. So she makes sure to demonstrate these skills with clear examples. She also likes to write about the types of activities she uses in her lessons to give potential customers a taste of her tutoring style.
Join our tutor community to see how other tutors craft their profile, ask them for advice, or even pass on the baton by sharing your own tips and tricks.