How does Tutor Around connect me with private Tutors for academic support?

With Tutor Around you can search for and identify a best-fit Tutor with the right experience and expertise to support you on your academic journey. Through our Tutor finder app you can connect with online and home Tutors representing a wide range of qualifications and experience. Academic Tutors are high-achieving university students, fully-qualified and certified teachers and university professors and have experience in specific fields and at all grade levels from primary school through university. They will provide you with the academic support you need to realise your potential. 
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What requirements are needed in order to provide online or home tution?

First and foremost, academic Tutors must have a passion for teaching and learning and be personable, friendly and empathetic mentors. Academic Tutors can provide you with support either online or in-person, depending on your needs and preferences. You can expect the Tutor to have a solid understanding of the subject matter for which you are requesting additional assistance.

Many academic Tutors with Ambassador status, are professional Tutors and are often licensed Teachers in their countries of origin and have years of experience in their field of expertise or they may be university professors currently employed in any one of many colleges and universities around the world.

Standardised exam Tutors may be high-achieving university students who have first hand knowledge of the needs of learners working towards university admission and who understand the challenges of exam preparation and essay writing. University admissions counselors have oftentimes performed that role in high schools, colleges or universities and have a strong knowledge of university admissions requirements.​

What types of support can a private academic Tutor provide?

A skilled online or home Tutor can provide assistance in understanding course content, in reviewing the material, and in presenting your new knowledge in a clear and cohesive manner. They can also help you learn test-taking and study strategies. Standardised exam Tutors can tailor your sessions to your achievement level and design a plan to enhance your fundamental skills, as necessary, in addition to test-specific skills. They can help you to create a study schedule, set realistic goals and be prepared to get the highest possible score on your examination. ​

University entrance exam preparation classes

A specialised academic Tutor can provide you with support and guidance to get the best possible score on standardised university admissions tests like the SAT and the ACT or graduate school examinations like the GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT.

​Working with a standardised test Tutor can help you to understand the structure of the exam, to master tested content, and to learn test-taking strategies like effective guessing and timing.  A Tutor can also chart your progress and help you improve your score between practice tests or actual exam sessions. Learn more about how to find Tutors - nearby or online. 
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Private Tutors help with current university classes

A private Tutor can help you understand complex course content and teach you to apply your knowledge, think your way through problems and develop cohesive and well-reasoned arguments. A university student peer Tutor has already completed your course and can give you invaluable guidance based on first hand experience about how to avoid common mistakes and misconceptions. University professor Tutors who have taught the course have the insight gained from their years of direct teaching experience and can support you to better understand the essential content and concepts of the course.

Support for the university admissions process and applications

A university admission Tutor, sometimes called an academic coach, can help you to gain acceptance into the college or university of your choice. They will guide you to set realistic goals for your university prospects and advise you about your choice of high school classes and extracurricular activities. They have an intimate knowledge of the admissions process and will help you to meet all the academic and registration requirements at each step along the way. They will also assist you with finding out about and applying for scholarships and financial aid. Learn more to find online Tutors that specialise in university admissions. 
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Foreign language lessons for particular university subjects

Using the Tutor Around App you can find a private Tutor to help you succeed with the language requirements of your university courses. Tutors with specific qualifications in CLIL and content-based language learning can personalise your lessons to meet your individual needs and help you acquire the language skills needed to succeed in your classes.

Academic writing is oftentimes the most challenging task for students learning in a second language. An academic writing Tutor can help you to improve your writing skills with the goal of making your written production clear, concise, focussed and backed up with meaningful evidence.

Mastering the discourse patterns of academic English requires an understanding of rhetorical conventions in addition to appropriate vocabulary and correct grammar and spelling.

A foreign language Tutor can help you to succeed in your university classes by supporting you to raise your language proficiency to the next level.

Become a private Tutor - provide online & home tuition with Tutor Around

If you have experience as an academic Tutor providing tutoring services in a specific field, including IB or AP, or if you are a practising or recently retired university professor interested in working with students either in person or online, Tutor Around makes it easy for you to publish your profile, indicating your qualifications, areas of specialisation and availability and to connect with learners looking for support. Many families are looking for private Tutors offering home tuition near them or searching for Tutors providing online tutoring. 

Ambassador Tutor status is by application only and verifies both superior qualifications and extensive experience in your field of specialisation. Professional Tutors with Ambassador status typically have Master degrees or PhD’s, or in the case of Teachers, are credentialed. Ambassador Tutors are approved by Tutor Around after verification of your supporting documents and on completion of a successful interview. Ambassador Tutor profiles are highlighted on our Tutor finder app, increasing your visibility to students and your marketability. Learn more about how to find students to tutor. Or, check out our jobs page and see what tutoring opportunities are in high demand on our app.

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