Yesterday, we talked about Remote Jobs. Today we are going to focus on one specific point of how to Make Money with Online Tutoring. If you are a teacher or a lecturer then this is for you. Not just those two but anyone who has some profession. If you are an expert in anything, then you can use that expertise and teach online. But now how do you do it? We are going to talk about step by step how to make money online tutoring.
Step-by-step guide on how to make money with online tutoring.
Step #1. Choose Your Niche & Subjects.
As it always is, choosing what you want to focus on is the first step. You need to choose what you want to be tutoring. Usually this is the thing that you are good at. Something that is inline with your expertise. For example if you are a math professor, its advisable to choose a math related niche to focus on.
Some other popular options include:
- In academics, we have options like Math, Science, English, History, etc.
- For Test Prep we have SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, etc.
- In Languages we have English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, etc.
- For Technical Skills you can try Programming, Graphic Design, Data Science, etc.
- In Music & Arts you can try Guitar, Piano, Drawing, etc.
Step #2. Choose Your Tutoring Platform.
Once you choose your niche, its time to choose where to sell your services. Remember at the end of the day this is a business. You are in the business of selling knowledge. Hence you need audience/students that you are going to teach. In return the audience/students pay you.
The thing about online tutoring is that you can join an already established platform. Or on the other hand, you can set up your own tutoring platform for your business.
If you are one looking for already established platforms, you can try any of the following platforms.
🔹 Popular Tutoring Platforms:
- Chegg Tutors good for academic tutoring.
- Wyzant good for One-on-one tutoring.
- MillionFormula good for many fields.
- TutorMe good for Quick online sessions.
- Preply good for Language tutoring.
- Outschool good for Teaching kids creative and academic subjects.
🔹 Freelance Marketplaces:
- Fiverr & Upwork good for List tutoring gigs.
- Superprof good for Set your own rates.
- Craigslist & Facebook Groups good for Advertise locally.
🔹 Starting Your Own Website:
If you want to set up your own tutoring platform, you can use WordPress, Teachable or Kajabi. These platforms can help you create your own tutoring site.
You can use platforms like Zoom, Google Meet or Skype to offer your online lessons. These platforms are good for video calls and video conferencing which is necessary for the online tutoring.
Once you teach and its time for your students to pay you, you can use payment gateways like Stripe or PayPal. These payment apps will help you receive your money from your clients.
Step #3. Set Your Rates.
Now you have your niche, you have your tutoring business all set, now its time to set your prices. How are you going to charge your clients? Remember like we have told you above, this is business. You are in it to sell your services.
So how do you price your tutoring services. Firstly, rates depend on your expertise. You cannot price for a teaching service that you are not good at. Secondly, you price based on the subject demand. The more the demand, the higher the price. Finally, you price based on your experience. You cannot price your services like a 30 year experience professor if you are just a graduate. Thus factor in your experience for pricing. An example of how you can price includes:
- Beginner tutors: $10-$25/hour.
- Experienced tutors: $30-$75/hour.
- Highly specialized tutors: $100+/hour.
Consider offering package deals for multiple lessons.
Step #4. Create a Standout Profile.
The next step is the marketing phase. Remember that you are not the only one doing it. You are not the only person teaching that kind of subject. There are many other people doing the same selling the same subjects and tutoring services. Hence you have to stand out. You have to be better than most. You have to be better than many of those other sellers. Make your profile stand out. Make yours the ultimate go-to tutor.
To attract students, have a strong profile with:
- ✅ A professional photo.
- ✅ A compelling bio (mention qualifications & teaching style).
- ✅ Reviews or testimonials.
- ✅ A demo video showcasing your teaching style.
Step #5. Find Students & Market Yourself.
Success does not come for the lazy. Success will never come looking for you in your bed. You must get up and chase it. You must use whatever means you can to find students and market yourself.
Some of the things you can do is share free content on YouTube, Instagram or TikTok. Thus to showcase your expertise. Moreover, you can join Facebook groups & Reddit forums where students seek help. If you have money, you can run Google Ads or Facebook Ads to reach a broader audience. In addition to that, you can offer a free trial lesson to attract new students.
Step #6. Use the Right Tools for Tutoring.
Once you start tutoring, you definitely need to use the right tools to make your service the best. In order to provide your clients with the best experience. Some of the tools you can use include:
- 💻 Zoom / Google Meet / Microsoft Teams. Good for for online lessons.
- 📝 Bitpaper / OneNote. Good for interactive whiteboard.
- 📚 Khan Academy / Quizlet. Good for educational resources.
- 📊 Trello / Notion. Use it to track student progress.
Step #7. Scale Your Tutoring Business.
As always, the final step is growth and scaling up. Of-course every business has to grow. You cannot establish a business that remains stagnant forever. Keep growing and getting better. Once you gain experience, you can:
- ✔️ Create Online Courses. Use platforms like Udemy, Skillshare or your own site.
- ✔️ Start a Tutoring Agency. Hence a chance to turn it into a business by hiring other tutors.
- ✔️ Sell Study Materials. In addition to tutoring, you can sell eBooks and worksheets.
- ✔️ Offer Group Classes. Thus you earn more by charging per student.
Conclusion.
Now you know how to Make Money with Online Tutoring. Go ahead and start your career. From us, all the best!
