# Every tutor lives for that lightbulb moment We believe 1:1 tutoring can change a student's life — and we're always looking for tutors who share that belief. Join our tutor community to support the hundreds of thousands of students already using Pear Deck Tutor. ## Why join our community of online tutors? Pear Deck Tutor enables tutors to build connections with learners. We take the behind-the-scenes scheduling and administration off your plate and empower you with award-winning technology, so you can focus on helping students grow and succeed. ### Earn steady income Connect 1:1 with thousands of students and get paid weekly, without invoicing or extra paperwork. ### Set your own schedule As a 24/7, fully remote tutoring platform, you can work whenever and from wherever you'd like. ### Use best-in-class tech Leverage live audio/video chat, virtual whiteboards, screen sharing, and other tools to help your students succeed. ## Create engaging, equitable, and differentiated practice If you meet these minimum requirements: - Have previous tutoring or teaching experience - Can demonstrate mastery of the subjects you want to tutor - Speak fluent, easy-to-understand English - Hold a degree or are currently enrolled at an accredited university - Are at least 18 years old - Live in the U.S. or one of the approved countries listed in the FAQ below - Are dedicated to successful learning outcomes ## How to become a virtual tutor with Pear Deck Tutor If you meet our minimum requirements, we’d love for you to apply to become an online tutor. After submitting the online application, you’ll receive an email letting you know whether you've been approved. If selected, you'll join our thriving community of highly-qualified tutors! ### Start your online application We’ll ask you to provide some basic personal information, and to answer some questions about your educational background and work experience. ### Select your areas of expertise Next you'll select the subjects you would like to tutor and explain how your background has prepared you to tutor these subjects. You'll also select your primary subject which will be used to assess your content knowledge through an assessment or one-way video interview. ### Application acceptance notification Once we’ve reviewed your application, you’ll receive an email summarizing our decision. If your application is accepted, all that’s left is a simple background check and our tutor orientation program – you’ll be helping students and earning income as a Pear Deck Tutor before you know it! ### Start tutoring students on Pear Deck Tutor As soon as you’re ready to start earning, log into your Pear Deck Tutor Dashboard anytime, from anywhere to see available student tutoring requests that match your expertise. Students can also message you directly via your tutor profile to coordinate live tutoring sessions. ## In-person interactivity, virtual versatility Pear Deck Tutor makes live collaboration between tutors and students a breeze. Students can dive into virtual tutoring sessions in the Lesson Space and leverage the Writing Lab for valuable feedback on writing assignments. As a tutor, you can support students through live tutoring, the Writing Lab, or both! ### The Lesson Space When you're matched with a student for live tutoring, you'll meet them 1:1 in the Lesson Space. This award-winning, digital learning environment puts every tool you'll need at your fingertips. ### The Writing Lab If you’re an academic-writing expert, apply to become a Writing Lab tutor. Give feedback when students submit written assignment, help refine their draft, and hone their writing skills. ## Frequently Asked Questions 1. Do I have to be located within the U.S. to tutor with Pear Deck Tutor? Nope! There are exceptional tutors all around the world, so we welcome international applicants from the following countries: Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Philippines, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States (except CA residents). 2. My application was not approved. Can I reapply? To ensure our students receive academic support from the most qualified tutors, we are not currently accepting reapplications. 3. How can I prepare for the application and interview questions? During your application process, you will be evaluated on your knowledge of your primary subject area. 4. How do I find students to tutor? Our state-of-the-art matching system finds tutoring opportunities that match your area of expertise. 5. How do I get evaluated as a tutor at Pear Deck Tutor? Pear Deck Tutor's shared commitment to help students take the next step in their learning journey is the foundation of our tutor community. 6. How do I apply to become a Writing Lab tutor? During the application process, select “Writing” as one of your subjects to be considered for the Writing Lab. 7. What does a Writing Lab tutor do? The Writing Lab provides students with asynchronous support for their essays, papers, and other writing assignments. 8. What kind of writing assignments do Writing Lab tutors review? The most common types of writing assignments students submit to the Writing Lab are ELA assignments, research papers, college essays, and college admission or scholarship essays. 9. What equipment do I need to tutor on Pear Deck Tutor? You can tutor from anywhere in the world, as long as you have a computer with fast and steady internet access. 10. I’m not able or willing to use the video chat during live tutoring sessions. Can I still become a tutor? We have seen that the most successful online tutoring happens when it replicates all the best parts of in-person learning. 11. How will I get paid as a tutor at Pear Deck Tutor? We take care of everything from automatic time tracking to billing, so you don’t have to worry about invoicing or paperwork. All tutors are paid $16 USD per hour for time spent in a session with students, or time spent providing writing feedback.