Step-by-step Video Application Guide
We've prepared a detailed step-by-step video application guide to help you become an Online English Tutor within a couple of days. Please watch the video before applying.
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Application Checklist
- Click here to register
- When creating your account on Cambly use the same email address as on Tutor Job (or let us know at [email protected] if you used a different email).
- Cambly cannot accept applications from California and Massachusetts. If you happen to be from 1 of those states, you should select another state.
- Select 'Cambly (students 18+)' as it is easier and quicker to get approved as a new tutor. After you are accepted for Cambly 18+ you can also apply for Cambly Kids.
In order to guarantee that your photo is good, make sure that:
- Your face and eyes are fully visible (except for the religious reasons).
- Your photo is centered and upright
- Your photo is in color, with high resolution, and without filters.
- Your photo has neutral lighting and background.
- Please, smile and look into the camera.
- Photos containing logos or contact information
- Photos that show people other than the tutor (for legal reasons)
- Photos with borders or frames
- Blurry photos
- Heavily-edited photos
- Photos in black and white
- When you're choosing your Display Name, it is important NOT to use your last name. You can choose a nickname, or put "Tutor" before your first name or use some initials.
Here are some more recommendations:
- Try not to make the description too long.
- Make your description as student-centered as possible, focusing on how you could help your potential students reach their learning goals.
- include a warm greeting at the beginning and a strong call to action in the end (encourage students to book a lesson, or contact you if they have any questions);
- be friendly and persuasive;
- describe what makes you interesting as a person: your interests, hobbies, achievements (keep in mind that this should not be the main focus of your description);
- split the text into paragraphs, use bullet points to make it easy to read;
- use standard capitalization and punctuation (not ALL CAPS).
- the qualities that make you a good tutor;
- your preferred teaching methods and what the student can expect;
- your previous experience.
- Avoid including private contact information.
- Avoid including your last name. For confidentiality reasons, we ask tutors to use their first names or a nickname only.
- Avoid adding any links to your personal websites or social media.
- Avoid writing in the third person (e. g. "Jennifer is an experienced tutor"). Write about yourself in the first person – this is your chance to address potential students directly.
- Avoid inviting students for a free first lesson.
Requirements for videos
Be sure your video follows the requirements below:
Be sure your video follows the requirements below:
- You have to appear in the video - slideshows or presentations will NOT be accepted
- Don't include your personal information - it is prohibited to advertise your personal websites, social media accounts, or contact information. Also, we cannot approve the videos, uploaded to professional YouTube channels that contain links to personal websites, social media, contact details.
- To protect your privacy, we recommend not using your last name.
- Aim for a video length of 2-3 minutes: Make sure your video is long enough to give a good impression of yourself, but not so long that it becomes tedious to watch. Around 1-2 minutes is the sweet spot for most tutors.
- Dress appropriately - make sure your shoulders are covered, you don't wear sleeveless top, etc.
- Use neutral background and make sure you have good lighting.
- Smile and be friendly. This will make your potential students feel welcomed!
- Help your potential students connect with you. Mention your hobbies or interests if they are relevant to your teaching.
- Introduce yourself: Start your video by answering these questions: What is your name (Don't use your Last name and don't share any personal information)? Where are you from? What languages do you speak?
- Highlight your experience: If you have any previous teaching experience, make sure to highlight it in your description. Even if you don't have formal teaching experience, you can mention any relevant experience you have working with people, such as customer service or volunteer work.
- Show your personality: students are often looking for more than just a language teacher, they also want someone they can connect with and have a conversation with. So, try to show your personality in your description. Share some of your interests, hobbies, or experiences that may resonate with potential students.
- Smile and be friendly. You want to come across as approachable and welcoming to potential students.
- At the end of the video, encourage your potential students to book a lesson with you! Thank them for watching your video, and wrap up with a motivational message.
Write a short paragraph on why you want to become an online tutor.
- Write a compelling field of up to 500 characters explaining why you want to become an online tutor and why you would excel in this role.
- Share personal experiences or personality traits that showcase your ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds around the world.
- If you are available to tutor either full-time or for more than 20 hours per week, highlight this in your response.
- Emphasize your intention to tutor on Cambly for several months or years, demonstrating your long-term commitment.
- If you have previous experience in online or offline tutoring, mention it in this section.
- Don't forget to mention that you are applying through Tutor Job to indicate that you have already been pre-screened, significantly increasing your chances of acceptance.
Cambly will review your application in 3-5 days. If you don't hear back in 5 days, please reach out to our support via [email protected] or our WhatsApp support group.