How to Get Tuition Assignments as a New Tutor

Not receiving any responses after seeking tuition assignments? This is very common for most tutors who're starting. They register with numerous agencies and apply to dozens of tuition assignments. Having said that, despite their effort in applying for assignments, they don't appear to get any reply from tuition agencies.

Why does this happen? We receive more than twenty tutor applications per assignment. Therefore, not all tutors get the assignment which they applied for.

On average, you are competing against 19 other candidates when you apply for assignments. If you are just like any other tutors, you simply will not get the job. Hence it is your job to make sure you stand out amongst the crowd.

Here are some ways you can get the attention of tuition agencies if you have no experience.

Think about your strong points. What can you offer which will make you a good teacher? Some parents want tutors who’ve got good grades, some want tutors who can guarantee results. If you do not present what you have to offer, tuition agencies will usually pass through your application.

Do not miss out any detail in your application. As an example, some tutors graduate from a top school in Singapore. Nevertheless, they do not include it when they submit an application for assignments. That's a serious mistake as some parents only want tutors from top schools.

Without experience, you cannot command a high rate. Most parents do not want amateur tutors to tutor their child. As such, tuition agencies will always ask tutors how long they have been teaching.

Even so, you can still get assignments if you charge a lower rate. If you are new, reduce your rate and acquire experience. It is crucial for you to tackle even tougher assignments down the road. With time, with experience, you will be able to command a higher rate.

Provide a good personal description. Nearly all tuition agencies will ask teachers for his or her experience in teaching or elaborate on their teaching methods. In our experience, most tutors leave this field empty or keep this portion brief. If you are really passionate about teaching, this is the time you may really shine. Creating a good personal description gives tuition agencies grounds to select you over the other applicants who don’t elaborate on their teaching methods.

You will find a time where every tutor go through the period of being new. Everybody shares the same history with no exceptions. Try this advice and over time, you will start getting a couple of tuition assignments. If other tutors make it to where they are today, you should too!