The list of tutors a student sees changes based on that student’s specific search criteria. However, there are a few things that tutors can do to place competitively in search results:

1. Be responsive: The most successful tutors listed on SpeedyTutor respond to students in fewer than 6 hours. It improves your ranking to answer new student requests quickly, even if you tell the student that you can’t help them at this time.

2. Spend time on your profile and messages with students. Your profile should make a good first impression on students with a great photo, thoughtful and informative Free Response, and details about your experience and subject qualifications. Make sure each request you apply to is friendly and includes how you can specifically help that student. It also helps to be flexible and accommodating to a student’s specific needs.

3. Use your network of friends and family. If a new student signs up, you’ll keep 80% of your hourly rate for every lesson with that student.

4. Ask students to add ratings and reviews. Every rating helps! Additionally, ask any current SpeedyTutor students to write a review for your profile. Their published review can help you attract more students.

5. Stay engaged! Check the jobs board regularly and respond to new students quickly. The most successful tutors on SpeedyTutor respond to student requests in less than 6 hours.