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Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your interest in TutorVista. We have tried to answer the most frequently asked questions about our tutor program in this section. If you have any further questions, please email your queries to jobs@tutorvista.com and we would be happy to answer them.

Please send us your resume to jobs@tutorvista.com and we will take the process further.

Common Questions

• You are currently hiring tutors for what subjects and grades?
• Can it be done part-time and flexible hours?
• What is the average session duration and do I get the same student every time?
• What are the disadvantages or problems?
• What are the minimum qualifications/ Experience / Skills required?
• What is the computer and connectivity I need to become a tutor?
• What are the duties and responsibilities of a tutor?
• What type of training will I receive?
• What is the remuneration?
• What are the next steps after I apply?

1. You are currently hiring tutors for what subjects and grades?

TutorVista is currently recruiting tutors for Math, English, Language Arts, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and the Integrated Science streams. However, you can apply for other subjects also and we will get in touch with you in case we have a requirement at a future date.

Our tutoring covers all grades from the 1st grade to the undergraduate level. Most of our students are in high school with some in middle and elementary school also. We have vacancies across all grades and subjects.

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2. Can it be done part-time and flexible hours?

Yes, we have openings for both part-time and full-time tutors. We are currently offering you the choice of working on a 3, 4 or 8 hour login (with 7 hours of teaching) a day. These hours are pre-scheduled and committed and cannot be done on a freelance or ad hoc basis. With prior notice, you can change the timings/subjects to suit your availability. For example, if you commit to 6 PM to 9 PM Eastern Standard Time in the US for 6 days a week, you need to be available for those hours on a regular basis.

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3. What is the average session duration and do I get the same student every time?

Normally the sessions are of one hour duration. Usually for each subject, the student will get the same tutor. Only when the tutor is not available will we schedule the student with a different tutor. This ensures continuity for the student as well as the tutor and makes learning more effective.

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4. What are the disadvantages or problems?

1. Most of the teaching happens during evening/night time hours - US and UK timings on weekdays and during US/UK weekends.
2. Tutoring is a serious activity and requires commitment. We do not have openings for ad hoc or floating tutors.

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5. What are the minimum qualifications/Experience/Skills required?

We expect tutors to have a Master's in their subject and some experience in teaching or tutoring. For certain grades and subjects a graduate degree in the subject and an additional degree in education also will be accepted. We may take exceptional candidates with a strong academic record, especially Engineers, as trainee tutors without prior teaching experience. Familiarity with computers and good English communication skills are mandatory.

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6. What is the computer and connectivity I need to become a tutor?

1. High speed Internet access (ISDN, DSL, a cable modem or faster connection)
2. Windows PC with Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
3. At least 256mb RAM, and a Pentium 3 or faster processor
4. Speakers and a microphone (Or headset and microphone? Speakers tend to cause feedback.)
5. Microsoft Word
6. Digital Pen and Pad

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7. What are the duties and responsibilities of a tutor?

1. Understand the student's needs and objectives
2. Prepare a personalized learning program with the help of TutorVista tools and resources
3. Provide quality online tutoring to all students using all the tools and your own skills and knowledge
4. Be abreast og TutorVista policies and the code of conduct
5. Participate in the TutorVista training and development sessions
6. Read and respond to all communication from TutorVista
7. Be available at the agreed times for sessions and inform in advance in case of any change in availability
8. Work on build a world-class service offering with the TutorVista team

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8. What type of training will I receive?

You will receive training on computer usage, technology tools used for online tutoring, basics of online tutoring, communication skills, familiarization of TutorVista content and methodology and the US/UK curriculum and syllabus for various grades. The duration will vary depending on the training needs but will typically span over 15 days covering 30 hours of work.

There will be trial sessions with our trainers and other tutors during the program.

There will be a certification and test at the end of the training program. Only those tutors who successfully complete the certification will be selected to tutor students. The certification test covers all aspects of training and full length trial sessions.

There is no charge or fees for training and certification.

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9. What is the remuneration?

The remuneration will be a fixed monthly amount which varies based on experience as well as the number of hours you opt for. We offer competitive salaries. More details on our compensation will be provided once the application is submitted.

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10. What are the next steps after I apply?

TutorVista Selection Process

Please e-mail your resume to jobs@tutorvista.com Our recruitment team will send you an introductory mail explaining the next steps and set up a date for a telephonic interview. Once you are selected, you will be enrolled for training and certification. On successful completion of the training and certification, you will then start tutoring students.