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Why tutor with Stride?

Flexibility and Control

Online tutoring means you can work from anywhere you’d like, when it’s convenient for you. Our platform empowers you to:

  • Showcase your unique talents teaching the subjects of your choice
  • Choose when you are available and manage ongoing scheduling
  • Avoid awkward conversations about payment rates and due dates
  • Sit back and watch your tutoring requests come in

Earning Power

You worked hard to earn your state certification. We’ll help you leverage your expertise beyond geographic boundaries to earn more, at a competitive rate.

  • You set your schedule to work as much or as little as you’d like
  • We expand your market by connecting you with students across the nation
  • You don’t have to worry about payments because we make it easy for you

Student Connections

For more than 20 years, we’ve helped learners reach their potential through inspired teaching and personalized learning. Join us in our mission!

  • Get access to more students who need your expertise
  • Learn ahead of time about your students’ learning styles so you can adjust for success
  • Take advantage of the online tools and vast Stride curriculum resources that are available to tutors
  • Provide session feedback so students and their parents/guardians are clear on their next steps

How to Get Started

 

  • Select Apply Now or Sign Up above to fill out our Interest Form

  • Stride Tutoring team will review your application for eligibility

  • Eligible tutors will undergo a background check

  • Approved tutors will receive training and information on how to get started in our platform

  • Begin scheduling tutoring sessions! 

 

How Stride Tutoring Works

  • In your Stride Tutoring calendar, you’ll indicate your availability for 30- or 60-minute sessions

  • When a student requests a tutoring session, you will be notified immediately on your dashboard or via text notification (if opted in)

  • Students can upload questions or topics in advance, so you'll have time to prepare targeted lessons

  • Meet with your student in the online tutoring room we provide

  • After each tutoring session, you'll leave feedback for the student and parent/legal guardian so they can continue their work until the next session.

 

 

FAQ

Today, you are qualified to tutor if you:

  • Currently reside in the US
  • Have a valid Social Security number
  • Are eligible to work in the US
  • Are a state-certified teacher in the US
  • Possess strong oral and written communication skills with fluency in the English language

It is important to Stride that qualified tutors receive competitive compensation for their skills. Students are charged $65/hour, the majority of which will be earned by the tutor.  There are no start up fees, and tutors will have opportunities to earn more over time. You will be paid every other week via the payment method you indicate in the application form. To learn more about compensation, please create an account and complete the application form.  

We know life can get hectic. Since you have control of your schedule, you can commit to providing as much or as little tutoring as your time allows. There is no minimum number of hours Stride requires you to work. You can be as active as you would like.