Comments on: How My Friend Made $2,100 From Tutoring

By: MD

MD — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:18:35 +0000

Are you serious? What a small world. My friend that I spoke with for this article told me about you and your website.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:39:02 +0000

Tutoring is an excellent way to earn a living while helping others in need. I would highly recommend it to everyone with good communication skills and a strong background in their area of expertise.

Please check out my website: http://www.statsdoesntsuck.com for advertising ideas. I’ve had a continually good turnout of students at York University.

Jason

By: Lakita (PFJourney)

Lakita (PFJourney) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:41:16 +0000

Great advice that can actually extend beyond students. I’ve had a couple opportunities to tutor since graduating. Everything from elementary to undergrad classes. It was something I did if I had the time, though I’m sure it could have been a decent passive income if I decided to really invest time and thought into it.

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By: MD

MD — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:27:27 +0000

My school offers tutoring services as well. The problem with free and paid is real simple– the product with the higher price is usually perceived to be worth more. It’s the exact same case at my school. Rarely does anyone ever attend one of the free sessions, yet the paid tutors are making a killing. Go figure.

Thanks for stopping by Sara!

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:02:35 +0000

Some colleges employ tutors. I used to tutor at a college that provided walk-in tutoring for students at no charge. I made a lower hourly rate than what I would have gotten for private tutoring, but I had a steady number of hours every week and got paid whether or not students showed up.

When I took organic chemistry in college, there was a guy who held group study sessions before each test. He regularly drew 30-50 students who paid $20 each for a 3-hour session!

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By: MD

MD — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:04:00 +0000

I`m not going to argue with that Anthony. 5 grand a year on the side is not bad at all man. Any specific financial goals that you have?

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:34:22 +0000

Oops… meant to say that many people are NOT great at math…

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:33:29 +0000

I would have to say that mathematics is the best subject to be a tutor for. Given that most, if not all, colleges/universities require a math class and that many people are that great at math, this leaves a HUGE need for math tutors.

When I tutored in college, I charged $20/hr for private sessions. I remember doing a group session one time, I ended up getting $60 for the hour, but each student only paid $10 or so. Win-win for the tutor and students.

I have actually graduated now and have a full-time job. However, I also have a part-time job at the local technical college, getting paid by the school through grants at $25/hr. Not a bad jig. I grossed $5k last year from my second job.