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I've worked for Tutor Doctor just under a year as an academic tutor and it has been a great means to make supplemental income as well as interact with a variety of students. Although some tutors may say the pay is not equivalent to the work required to tutor, it is also important  to note that as a teacher/tutor, professional experience is necessary for any type of tutoring job. I don't think it is appropriate for individuals to use tutoring as a means to "make fast / easy cash" if they don't have the credentials to do so, the same for any trade. It is also important to note that no matter what tutoring company an individual works for, it is designed as supplemental...which works depending on an individual's case. As far as some comments on the workload, I've never found an issue with it...however I have experience teaching. Would you feel comfortable being a journalist without any experience in the journalism? Or any other trade for that matter? That's just an example,  but I've enjoyed my time at Tutor Doctor, and although compared to other tutoring companies I am employed through, I realize they are not the highest paying, but they do provide bonuses and in comparison to the 4 other tutoring companies I am employed through, they provide me the most consistency in students and job security, so it all evens out as far as I'm concerned. 

I have had internships (remote and in-person) and several hours of volunteering experience with tutoring but my job at Tutor Doctor was my first ever time working as a private tutor. 
Despite being my first "official" job, I have had an incredibly positive experience working with Tutor Doctor. The management is incredibly friendly and supportive and finding students and recording time is very easy. Because the job involves private tutoring there is no "work place" and most communication is with regional managers. 
Considering I had no previous official experience, the pay was also great. There are remote and in-person tutoring options and long distance commute (over 35 min) is compensated with minimum wage. All pay and other calculations as well as guides are written up and easy to find. 
I think the most difficult part of the job is managing students that don't cooperate much. Although Tutor Doctor has interviews with students and notes most things, issues with students can still arise. However, a quick email to the regional head and you receive great advice! 
Friendly environment, great compensation, and usually amazing students with very rewarding tutoring sessions. Love the place!

Work for me here as a tutor is part-time and dynamic.  It works for me, because I cannot work full-time, and I actually need flexibility.  I have found that, as long as I am flexible with my students/families and the company, I get flexibility reciprocated when I need it.  I have also found that the effort I put into this job (for example, taking it seriously, being punctual, communicating when there are issues, and putting my heart into trying to make a difference for students) pays off.

The management is so good that, after I took some time off for a medical emergency and then seriously considered not going back to Tutor Doctor, they made me want to go back.  I am very grateful for this and the company as a whole.  Though reality may dictate otherwise, especially because this involves many years to come, I can imagine myself working for Tutor Doctor until I cannot possibly work anymore.

It looks like it can also work for others who want to work toward something more solid, as full-time office/managerial positions pop up every now and then.  

Tutoring can be a really rewarding line of work, but the hassle of finding and connecting with potential clients can make things really difficult. 

During my time at Tutor Doctor I worked as both a Tutor and in the Marketing department, and I always loved how easy the system was for both the students and the tutors, as only had to list what they were looking for and availability, and tutors had a straightforward way to connect with and schedule meetings with their new students.  

The only downside to the company was the franchise's treatment of franchise owners. I had worked for Tutor Doctor as part of the managerial team for two different franchise owners, and both had trouble financing the business on their own despite having a constant supply of happy clients and willing tutors.  The franchise itself never seemed to do enough to support their franchise owners, and seemed to be more focused on charging them for the services they used than on helping the owners expand the business.

Great opportunity for retired teachers• former teachers•stay-at-home teacher moms/dads• teachers looking for additional income or summer income. Make a difference one student at a time, one family at a time! Great flexibility! Work as much or as little as you choose! Part-time or Full-Time! Accept only client contracts you want;  set your own schedule, travel radius, subject matter. Meet & work with great families who need and appreciate you! Teachers use/create materials; nothing dictated from company. During school year, most students have homework / assignments or skills to work on, but I always have something ready. Tutor Doctor sources & vetts clients, conducts assessments, handles payments, & the very rare issue/conflict.  You show up & teach, then complete online report for each session within 48 hours. 

Overall this is a great company to work for as a tutor. I appreciate the "job board" pairing system that allows tutors to see basic information about each student to estimate if it will be a good fit (availability, level, subject(s), confidence level, learning challenges, hobbies). The franchise owner in my city has been amazing to work with: he is very accessible and supportive of his tutor team.
The hourly pay varies by student but can be good for more advanced subjects (high-school/college). Be aware that with in-home tutoring, gas and travel time can offset your earnings (your miles are not tax deductible if you drive within your metropolitan area).
The flexibility and pay makes this job ideal for someone who wants to fit a few well-paying work hours into a tight schedule (college students, working professionals). The tutor role is very independent; whether you find it rewarding financially or personally is largely up to you. I have  enjoyed working with Tutor Doctor and would recommend them to anyone looking to tutor.

The students, that I typically am honored to share my time with, need two very opposite instructional approaches to aid in their success.  Our goal then, being like a pendulum, is to make contact "at center" as often as possible between the two approaches for the targeted achievement.  No doubt, there are times when we have been discouraged. I have to remind myself, and all those involved, to focus on the "how we are learning" and not so much on "what we are learning" during these challenging episodes while the brain is stocking up on supply!  Student progress is our intended goal, but happy learners and families Is as important, if not more so.  I have worked with many families from varied backgrounds and cultures.  Employment with Tutor Doctor has brought such delight to me through these wonderful families.  Parents, thank you for the warm memories and happy smiles.  Together, with your support, your children are happier and achieving more!

I worked here for only a brief period of time because the owners do a horrible job of taking care of their employees. They charge the clients 3x, if not more, than what they pay you for an hour session. Which is fine but to only pay 24-26$ an hour and not compensate for driving time, gas, or administrative time you use to pay for your lessons is criminal. After one week here I realized with all the time I spent prepping, driving to and from lessons, and money on gas, my hourly averaged out to only ~$6 an hour!!!! Horribly unfair. I work for another tutor company simultaneously that is located in the exact same area and tutors same subjects, but that pays me $37.50 an hour plus they cover driving time, gas, and administrative time. Make sure to ask about that when you apply to tutoring jobs because if they dont cover that it means you will be paid very little.
The boss is making her money by exploiting and underpaying workers!

Tutor Doctor is a tutoring agency unlike any other. Not only do they provide the opportunity for in-home, one on one tutoring in a variety of subjects, but their matching system allows for both tutors and students to receive the best opportunity for success. As a tutor, the stress of marketing yourself and locating your own clients is taken off your shoulders, allowing you to focus solely on providing quality lessons and building a relationship with each student. 
I would highly recommend Tutor Doctor over any other tutoring agency for tutors who would like the opportunity to gain experience working with many different students and learning styles, without the pressure of finding your own clientele. It is also a great place to start for those who wish to eventually build their own private tutoring business. 
My manager has been incredibly attentive and wonderful to work with, and is always available to assist with questions and concerns, as well as handling the technical details with the clients.

For prospective tutors reading, TutorDoctor (TD) is one of the better, if not best, tutoring agencies you can sign yourself up with to find work as a private tutor. Clients are screened beforehand so you get good and reliable clients through this service. I've found the remuneration rate to be generally higher than what other tutoring agencies have offered as well (of course, not as high as going fully private though) which has been a great incentive to keep working with TD. The manager of my TD is also a pretty great guy, so communicating with him about concerns or further potential work has always been pleasant.

At the end of the day though, this is a tutoring agency, so while there is some training available, it is fairly minimal so prior tutoring experience is recommended.

Overall, great company to partner with if looking for clients as a private tutor but don't want the hassle of the financial side of the business.

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