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We all wish to earn well in our lives, from our jobs, or from our businesses. We always look to be comfortable by earning an income that helps us live a comfortable lifestyle. In India, living a comfortable life is possible if you have a well-paying job.

Once upon a time, earning from home meant data entry jobs or, content writing articles, which gave you good money from time to time. But, as the internet has evolved and India's technological infrastructure has improved, online teaching jobs have become the new source of alternate income.

As if paying the mortgage, taxes, childcare, and the weekly food bill isn't enough to worry about, there are always those unexpected costs when your boiler goes or the car breaks down.

So what's left for going to the cinema, eating out and holidays?

To solve this problem, many people have turned to tutoring jobs in their free time to top up their income. Teachers especially are favouring tutoring jobs after teaching during the day at school.

What if you used your knowledge to earn some extra money?

Whether you are studying mathematics, play the violin, or know a second language, your knowledge is useful.

So put it to good use!

Schedule a session with learners who need help understanding their trigonometry homework, wish to learn a musical instrument, or would like language tutoring to help with an assignment.

Many people have knowledge that spans several subjects. For instance, a physics tutor may be able to advise CBSE students as a maths tutor, helping with areas such as algebra, trigonometry, geometry and calculus.

The same goes for a humanities undergrad who may be able to help with comprehension as a reading tutor and also provide help for college essay writing in their spare time.

Becoming a tutor is all about creating a tailored study plan based on the strengths of your learner. From kindergarten to college level, there are always plenty of people who need your help. Feel the benefits of getting involved in online tutoring or one on one tutoring at home.

Beat Economic Meltdowns by Becoming a One to One Tutor

We're always hearing about how the cost of living is on the rise.

Did you know that India is one of the most expensive places to live?

Due to the outbreak of covid19, economists are predicting an economic meltdown across the world. Even superpowers such as the USA, France, Italy, and Spain are going to have slow economic growth in the coming years. A lot of jobs are going to be lost, as businesses close down due to the outbreak.

How does one assure a comfortable lifestyle during these times?

Online learning industry has seen a surge in the last five years, with platforms such as Superprof India offering teachers a chance to share their knowledge online. Online tutors can earn as much as home tutors but with an added flexibility of choosing their location and time.

To keep up with surging prices, there needs to be a bit of extra money coming from somewhere. Some prefer to take out loans to keep their heads above water, others are taking on a second job.

Get paid for teaching a subject you are passionate about
Top up your income in your spare time ¦ source: Pixabay

Using your academic skills to help others allows you to gain valuable experience whilst adding to your income. It is also one of the most enjoyable and rewarding options for those looking to earn some more money is to offer tutoring services.

How Tutoring Jobs Can Give You More Financial Freedom

Having tutoring experience on your CV not only makes it stand out to potential employers, who place great value on the skills associated with it, but it can also supplement your income and relieve the everyday stress that comes with money.

Now we've seen the problems caused by the pandemic, let's have a look at solutions to earning that bit of extra money.

Live more comfortably thanks to an extra job in your spare time
Increase your disposable income with a second job ¦ source: Visualhunt

Rather than trying to manage two different jobs (or a job while at university) to make ends meet, we advise students to take up in home tutoring.

From humble humanities undergraduates to engineers, to an international student who can teach a foreign language, we all have skills that are worth sharing.

Students are especially useful for helping school pupils to pass exams at CBSE/SSC level or entrance exams, for example, since they are familiar with the education system. Earning money through making sure that children are not left behind by their peers and helping them to succeed is an incredibly rewarding and interesting job.

Providing supplemental instruction in the form of home tuition is a way of bridging the gaps left by the school system, which doesn't cater for individual needs. Even tutoring in a small group rather than the large classes you see in school can have a profound effect on the engagement of the learner.

This way, the course content can be adapted to each individual's learning style, so that pupils feel more confident in their own abilities as they fulfil their potential.

How can you say no?

Of course, you won't become a millionaire overnight, but one to one tutoring can significantly change your level of income.

This shows how academic advising can help you manage those difficult few days in the run up to pay day, give you the means to enjoy going out more often, or help you save up for that dream holiday.

So find the English tutor, chemistry tutor, or Spanish tutor in you!

How Much Should You Charge for Private Tuition?

Before you think about sharing your knowledge and study skills in the form of academic tutoring, you should read up on what other people in the business generally charge for one hour. This will help you find your place in the market and, more importantly, know your clientele and be able to find them easily (online or through local advertisements).

It's worth knowing that the cost of private lessons increases with the level of study, rather than just the subject.

According to Superprof data, private tutors in the India make on average Rs. 2000 per hour. This price varies depending on demand for tuition in certain subjects as well as level of study.

For instance, private maths lessons average at Rs. 1000 per hour, whereas yoga lessons could set you back Rs. 3000- because yoga classes are more specialised.

Other examples include language tutoring, which costs on average £19.87 for per hour-long lesson, but varies depending on the language being taught. Spanish lessons average at £18.04 while Mandarin tutors earn a higher average hourly rate of £22.90.

Check for various online tutoring jobs here.

You can charge more for music and sports lessons because they do not appear on the school syllabus
What you can earn as a home tutor is based on demand for your subject and the level of specialism ¦ source: Visualhunt

Sports coaching and music lessons tend to have a higher value because they are generally extra-curricular activities (not on the school syllabus).

It's all about what people are willing to pay to find a tutor that suits their needs.

This is why the average price of a private music lesson is around Rs. 200 more per hour than academic subjects.

However, teaching 'rarer' subjects does not necessarily mean that more money can be earned overall. You will find that higher-paying jobs are harder to come by since they not always essential to the student's academic success.

Keep in mind that subjects are not the only determining factor of what people are willing to pay for private tuition. Age, gender, experience and geographic location can also play a major part in average prices.

Factors Causing Tutoring Fees to Vary

Superprof's data also shows variations in rates between cities and counties as well as a small gap in the earnings of both sexes.

All of these aspects affect the amount of money potential clients are willing to spend on private tuition. This means that they play an important role in setting your prices as a new tutor.

Geographic Location

Let's start with location.

It's no surprise that tutors earn the most money per hour in New Delhi (around Rs. 2000 per session).

The home counties are in the next price bracket, with a tutor costing Rs. 1500 per session in Mumbai and Rs. 1200 per session in Bangalore.

Level of Study: Something to Think About

The final factor in setting your rates is the level of study (of the tutor and the tutee).

Unfortunately, we don't have many facts and figures to show you. However, it seems that an hour of private maths tuition for a primary-age pupil would be less costly than an hour of A level maths lessons.

In the first case, you just need the appropriate CBSE to provide help for a child at primary school. In the second, you need to be qualified enough to be able to answer your student's questions. This example can be applied to all subjects (languages, teaching a musical instrument, and even art lessons).

So although you don't need any formal qualifications, it's important to feel comfortable as an educator.

Now you're more familiar with what you should be charging once you become a private tutor, set your price!

If you like a challenge, go for it!

Earning by spreading knowledge is easy (image source: unsplash.com)

Tutor jobs can put your skills to good use whilst increasing your income.

Regardless of your age and experience, you're bound to find plenty of students in need of your help in their academic career.

It is a good idea to develop a good relationship with a couple of families, and then let word of mouth do the rest!

Create your online profile for free with certain websites (Superprof.co.in for example).

By creating an online presence, you will increase your visibility among the many potential clients who visit the website each day.

Find out how Tutoring Can Mean Freedom in Your Work!

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Jon

As an Englishman in Paris, I enjoy growing my knowledge of other languages and cultures. I'm interested in History, Economics, and Sociology and believe in the importance of continuous learning.