Becoming a Tutor
How can I become a tutor?
To start your journey towards becoming a tutor, please navigate to the specific subworld you are interested in tutoring. Once you're there, look for the "My Journey" tab. This tab will provide you with step-by-step guidance on how to progress from a learner to a tutor. The journey to becoming a tutor in Schoolhouse begins by joining as a Learner. This allows you to engage with the community, learn from others, and develop your knowledge and skills. As you actively participate and contributePopularCan I get paid for tutoring?
No. Tutoring on Schoolhouse is currently on a volunteer-basis. We strive to lower barriers to receiving tutoring and make it completely free to sign up and attend any session.Some readersWhat is the time commitment for tutoring?
As a tutor, you can set your own schedule and hold sessions at dates and times that you select. You are able to hold these sessions at whatever frequency you would like, whether that be every day or once a month.Some readersWhy should I become a Schoolhouse tutor?
There are plenty of reasons why you should become a Schoolhouse tutor. For starters, it allows you to give back through volunteering and teach students all around the world that need help with high-school math, SAT prep, and more. In addition, it allows you to build professional experience and connect with a supportive community. By being a tutor, you'll develop strong leadership and organizational skills and become one in a network of thousands of passionate tutors and educators who will guideSome readersHow do I become a peer tutor?
On Schoolhouse, you can tutor your peers by first joining our website and becoming certified in one or more topics we offer. After getting your certification approved by our team of volunteers and getting trained on safety and tutoring best practices, you can start hosting your own peer tutoring sessions!Few readersDo I need to have tutoring or teaching experience to be a tutor?
Nope! While some members of our tutoring community do happen to have prior teaching or tutoring experience, we believe anyone can get started teaching what they know to others, at any stage of their journey.Few readersWhat do I do if I need help or advice?
We have your back! All tutors will go through a detailed training process where we’ll guide you through the ins-and-outs of leading safe and effective sessions on Schoolhouse. When you become a tutor, you’ll receive an onboarding buddy and join our Slack community of tutors and experienced mentors who are all here to support and guide you.Few readersHow do I edit my sessions/series?
To edit your sessions: Navigate to your sessions page Click on the option towards the top that states, "Update Session". From there, you should be able to update max learners, duration (in minutes), date, time, description, and whether or not you want to allow co-hosting. To edit your series: Navigate to your series page On the left hand side (if you're onFew readersIn what other ways can I get involved as a tutor?
In addition to being able to volunteer as a tutor, you’ll have chances to take the lead in the various volunteer teams across Schoolhouse. Our volunteers help review certifications, maintain our blog, welcome new members of the community, and much more! Join the shw-volunteer-opportunities channel in the Schoolhouse slack to learn more about getting involved.Few readersCan I become a Tutor?
Yes! At Schoolhouse.world, we believe anyone can be an effective tutor–we specifically encourage students themselves to tutor because it’s a great way to reinforce your own learning, as well! After joining, you will have to get Certified from Khan Academy in the selected subject so that you can tutor students with mastery!Few readersHow do I join volunteering teams?
As a tutor on Schoolhouse, you will be able to join our slack community where you can communicate and interact with other tutors! We have a channel (shw-volunteer-opportunities) that specifically gives tutors updates of any positions of teams that are open and available. If you're not sure if there are any positions open, ask in the channel and someone will get back to you!Few readersHow do you close enrollment to new users in a series?
To close enrollment to new users in a series: Go to your series page and on the left hand side (if you are on a computer) or towards the top (if you are on a mobile device), you will see several sections you can access. Click on "Edit Series" Under the "Toggle Enrollment" section you will be able to turn on and off the toggle depending on whether you are looking to open or cloFew readersHow do I get more learners to join my sessions?
There are a couple of ways to get more learners to join your sessions: Schedule your sessions at least a week in advance to allow more time for learners to register Hosting sessions in the experimental and computer science Subworlds tend to attract more learners to register for your sessions. Whether you are a new or current tutor, you want to consistently host sessions and offer lots of engagement. As you dedicate more time to tutoring and do it more consistently, you will gain more credFew readersCan I join a meeting on two devices?
Yes, you can join a meeting on two devices! This is helpful for sharing your screen and paying attention to your learners, as well as annotating. Some helpful steps are included below: Sign into your Schoolhouse account, and join your meeting on both devices. You will see the option to either stay cohost or reclaim host. You will need to select "remain co-host." The other thing to note is that you can only be connected to audio on one device, otherwise you'll have an echo. To do thFew readersDo you need to be certified in a math topic to tutor it even if you know the topic?
Yes! To tutor in a math topic, you do need to complete the certification that is related with the topic so you can host sessions. You can refer to the "Certify" page in the subworld you are interested in for more information.Few readers
What is Peer Tutoring?
Is peer tutoring effective?
Peer tutoring approaches are shown to have a positive impact on learning, with studies identifying benefits for both learners and tutors. Peer tutoring is also shown to be more effective when tutoring sessions are used to enhance or supplement normal classroom learning. At Schoolhouse, many of our sessions are designed to be a space for reinforcing and practicing what you learn in school.Few readersWhat are three forms of peer tutoring?
Three formal examples include: Cross-age tutoring: in which an older learner tutors younger tutee(s). Reciprocal tutoring: where two or more students alternate between acting as the tutor and tutee in each session. Same-age tutoring: where peers within one or two years of age are paired to review key concepts, and may also alternate tutor and tutee roles ( Source (https://council-for-learning-disabilities.org/peer-tutoring-flexible-peer-mediated-strategy-that-involves-studeFew readersHow can I get free peer tutoring?
Sign up for an account on Schoolhouse. You will be approved as a user and then you can register for any available session to join a group of peer learners over Zoom!Few readersWhat are pros and cons of peer tutoring?
The pros: Getting a chance to learn from someone who can relate to you, who can offer different perspectives, gives you a chance to reinforce what you learned in school, can prepare for future education, and can help motivate you to learn and grow. The cons: Everyone learns (and teaches!) differently, so it may take extra time exploring to find a style that really clicks for you.Few readersWhat does "peer tutoring" mean?
Peer tutoring means getting help from other students, like you. Peer tutoring takes many forms: an older student tutoring a younger student in a subject they took years ago, a student of a higher ability tutoring another student who may be struggling, or students in the same class coming together to review material, with one student leading. Peer tutoring can be one-to-one or take place in small groups! Both formats complement a traditional school classroom and can offer a safe, supportive enFew readersWhat is peer tutoring on Schoolhouse.world?
At Schoolhouse.world, getting peer to peer tutoring means going beyond the walls of your classroom and joining a global network of learners and tutors who have your back. On our platform, we offer peer tutoring in small groups. As a learner, you can join sessions hosted by other peers to get virtual tutoring with other students learning the same things as you, such as math, SAT Prep, AP Test Review, and much more. As a student, you can also give back by getting certified to host tutoring sessionFew readersWho would benefit from peer tutoring?
Our tutor community comes from all walks of life, so a peer can be found in anyone! We specifically specialize in supporting English-speaking students at the middle and high school levels, however, we welcome learners of any and all backgrounds.Few readersWhy become a peer tutor on Schoolhouse.world?
Becoming a peer tutor allows you to learn by teaching, as studies have shown that teaching others is one of the best ways you can reinforce and apply what you have learned. It also grants you the opportunity to give back by hosting free sessions for other students who need help the most — all while tracking the work you do as volunteering and service hours for college applications and more. Furthermore, by becoming a peer tutor on Schoolhouse.world you can join an international community of otheFew readers
How do I host a session?
How can a tutor host a session through Schoolhouse.world?FeaturedWhy did I receive a "Not Helpful" rating?
Good question! Most everyone at Schoolhouse receives the occasional "Not Helpful" rating—this is because, unfortunately, there's no way to perfectly meet everyone's needs every time we run a session. Here's a note from one of our mentors, Simran, about what she does when she receives a "Not Helpful" rating: My first step is to remind myself that these ratings are information provided by the learner about how they experienced the session. They're not a judgement of me! Realizing this, I thenSome readersWhat are the benefits of peer tutoring?
Peer tutoring can help you build your confidence, as unlike a traditional classroom environment, it can offer a more relaxed, approachable space for you to find your voice, ask questions and grow. Peer tutoring can also allow you to build faster connections, as peer tutors are not only tutors but also friends, collaborators, mentors, and role models. So, getting tutored by one who knows what you're going through may make it easier to be motivated and accountable while pursuing goals. At lastFew readersDo I have to create a zoom link to host a session/series?
Few readersWhat types of community events can I host, and where should I host them?
Context Schoolhouse's mission is to connect the world through learning. There are two major parts to our learning community: connecting and learning. They go hand-in-hand. For example, Schoolhouse is not a place for people to connect and play games without any learning going on. Likewise, it's not a place for students to learn individually without any support from others. Rather, Schoolhouse is a place to combine both connecting and learning. We learn better when we do so together,Few readersCan I plan a session with only one learner?
No. A tutor cannot host a private session meant exclusively for one learner. While tutors can still host a session if only one learner shows up, tutors cannot intentionally exclude other learners.Few readersWhat am I not permitted to do while hosting sessions?
While you are hosting sessions, you are not permitted to do the following in accordance with our content policy: 1. Endanger or compromise the well-being of learners, whether intended or not — this includes both physical and mental health, as well as financial outcomes. 2. Exclude learners, or divide learners based on their beliefs. 3. Share information whose accuracy is questioned by experts. — while there is no universally acceptFew readersWhy am I having issues with Schoolhouse verifying that I have joined Slack?
This might occur because of the email you used to join. Try to make sure that the email you joined Slack with and the email that your Schoolhouse account is linked with are the same. If they are not or if you are still having problems, please email [email protected].Few readersAs a tutor, what terms and conditions do I agree to?
We’re excited to have you tutor! In joining Schoolhouse.world as a tutor, we ask that you acknowledge the following terms & conditions. You confirm that you are 13 years of age or older. You agree to be recorded during sessions for quality and safety purposes. You agree to follow our Session Content Policy. You agree that you will immediately report any inappropriate behavior that occurs on Schoolhouse.world’s pages and sessions by emailFew readersWhat am I required to do while hosting sessions?
It's great to see you here, looking on how to host your session! You should ensure the following: Sessions need to be appropriate for kids as young as age 13: This means no profanity, nudity, violence, etc. Tutors must host sessions that are respectful and professional: Tutors should be aware of the potential for a power imbalance between themselves and learners, and ensure that their teaching methods do not harass, intimidate, tease or give undue attention to a learner. SessFew readersWhy am I unable to give feedback to a learner?
As a tutor, you have the option to give your learners feedback, but you will be unable to leave feedback for all registered learners who do not join your session. Another situation where you cannot provide feedback is if the learner unregisters from your session. Finally, if you are hosting a series, once a learner withdraws from it, you will not be able to leave them any feedback. This includes the rare instance where the learner joins the session but withdraws from your series afterward.Few readersWhat language can I take sessions in?
Schoolhouse is global and proudly used by learners from 100+ countries. However, at the moment and at our current size, we only support the English language. So, a tutor should not write a session description in a language other than English and should not take sessions in any other language other than English. A session or series focused on learning a non-english language such as French or Spanish is allowed, as it is still intended for an English-speaking audience.Few readersWhat are session requests?
Session requests have been re-integrated into the new system. Please view our article about this here.Few readersCan I advertise other services as a tutor?
No, you cannot advertise other services such as a personal website or business as a tutor. Exceptions may be made in select cases where learners will be benefited and the Schoolhouse.world team has given prior permission.Few readersHow do you end a series early?
To end a series early, Navigate to your series page On the left hand side (if you are on a computer) or at the top (if you are on a mobile device), you will see several sections you can access. Click on "Edit Series", then "End Series Early".Few readersWhat are the terms and conditions of certification applications?
These items may not be in the room while recording: Headphones/Earbuds Any electronics besides your computer/recording device Sunglasses, or anything that covers the face You may only use a calculator when explicitly permitted in the test question. If the question requires a graphing calculator and you do not have one, Desmos can be used instead. Section 2: Procedure While RecordingFew readersWhat if a learner really pushes me to give them the answer to their problem?
It is so tempting to respond, but resist the temptation! Giving an answering to their question won't help them learn the material, it will only encourage them to keep asking for answers rather than learn the process to arriving at the answer. Additionally, if the you and the learner are discussing via the forum only, refrain from immediately showing the answer in the first response to the learner. (Ex, a learner asks how to find the square root of 144, rather than saying "12x12=144 so the answerFew readersWhat age should sessions be suitable for?
Sessions need to be appropriate for kids as young as age 13. This means no profanity, nudity, violence, etc.Few readersWhat is the purpose of peer tutoring?
Learning doesn’t only happen between an instructor and a student! Peer tutoring benefits both tutees and tutors (Source). Peer-to-peer on Schoolhouse can be a strong complement to traditional classroom learning, offering opportunities to practice skills and reinforce concepts that were confusing as many times as a learner needs — all in a welcoming, small-group environment.Few readersIs it possible to change the topic of my scheduled session?
The only way to do this would be to delete the session and create a new one. On Schoolhouse, you are given the option to reschedule or update your session, in which case you can edit things such as the max learners and timing of the session, but you cannot change the topic.Few readersHow do I delete/edit a series?
How do I delete/edit a series? To edit a Series, go to your dashboard and view your upcoming sessions by clicking the arrow on the right side: Once you've found your series, click on the Edit series button: From there, you can edit your series in any way you'd like! Good luck!Few readersAm I allowed to share curriculum slides with students?
Yes! You are permitted to share curriculum slides with students so they can reference it while studying or they can use them if they have missed a session. Please use your series group chat, or the public discussion.Few readersHow do I look at past sessions of a series?
To look at past sessions of a series: Begin by navigating to the series details page of the series you want to see past sessions for. Scroll all the way down until you come across the last session in the series. Below the last session, there should be a "See Past Sessions" button. Once you click on "See Past Sessions", you will see each session that had already occurred including the dates, times,Few readers