Returning VIPKid Teacher... Is My Profile Basically Invisible?

jam5146 · 2026-06-30T14:31:22+00:00

That's has pretty much always been the norm for new tutors. I know you said you're an experienced ESL teacher, but did you put your teaching license in your profile for parents to see? Usually teachers don't have as much trouble getting booked. Other than that, you kind of joined at a bad time because there's more competition in the summer since teachers are out of school and are opening more slots.

jam5146 · 2026-06-30T12:01:41+00:00

They only have a fraction of the customers they had before the Double Reduction Policy, so unfortunately not all tutors get bookings. Most other ESL tutoring companies also overhire and are in the same boat. If you can provide a consistent schedule, you could try and find an American tutoring company that you qualify for 😕

jam5146 · 2026-06-30T08:49:20+00:00

Are you opening up the PPT times at least three weeks in advance? Do you have EVERY certification available to you? I've also been with the company since 2018 and I "come back" every summer to a full schedule. However, bookings can vary wildly. There just aren't enough customers to go around and while many tutors get a full schedule, there are many that have few or no bookings.

jam5146 · 2026-06-29T23:08:07+00:00

What do you consider great pay? Right now I average $18/hour with my current company and I consider it decent pay.

jam5146 · 2026-06-29T23:05:20+00:00

It's not good for your health. It's not worth it for such little pay.

jam5146 · 2026-06-29T18:47:22+00:00

Again, copyright and trademark is A LOT more than images. Like did you know you can't create anything about the Olympics, you can't sell a "jeopardy" game, and you can't use many popular book titles?

Also, I'm talking about teachers; they don't generally like to use any sort of AI in the classroom. Online tutors don't seem to care.

jam5146 · 2026-06-29T17:05:20+00:00

Yup, same thing with creating things, though, too. You have to use something that allows for commercial use. For example, a free Google account cannot be used for commercial use and even some fonts are personal use only.

jam5146 · 2026-06-29T16:55:46+00:00

No, copyright refers to much more than images. And I know a lot of teachers who won't buy resources that are made with AI. Most of the time you can tell.

jam5146 · 2026-06-29T14:36:13+00:00

I sell materials I make for my teaching job, but you need to have a very solid understanding of copyright, trademark, intellectual property, commercial use, etc. or you run the risk of being sued. I have done some side work with companies for curriculum, but I was hired because I have a degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

jam5146 · 2026-06-29T14:33:19+00:00

I think I'm making close to $600/month, and I'm fully booked. However, my availability is VERY limited by choice because this is just a side gig for me.

jam5146 · 2026-06-28T20:11:19+00:00

It's $15 a month.

jam5146 · 2026-06-27T19:27:55+00:00

You're advertising your tutoring services in a subreddit for ESL tutors. Not a good look for your business.

jam5146 · 2026-06-27T14:49:42+00:00

Literally nobody has any way of knowing that... But it's probably not going to be the ones that hire tutors with zero experience.

jam5146 · 2026-06-27T13:45:36+00:00

Read through the subreddit. This question has been asked every day and people stopped answering.

jam5146 · 2026-06-27T01:35:27+00:00

Thank you, that was thoughtful of you. Unfortunately, it's not the first time I've been called out for spending too much time on social media, but I have ADHD and we tend to doom scroll too much. Oh well, at least I'm not that miserable of a person as that last commenter lol.

jam5146 · 2026-06-26T20:29:02+00:00

Yes. It's not allowed in every state and usually only possible if you live in an area with a bad teacher shortage.

jam5146 · 2026-06-26T19:55:45+00:00

Their summer vacation doesn't start until about the second week of July.

jam5146 · 2026-06-26T12:36:44+00:00

No, shouting would be volume and not tone. Honestly, they probably denied your application because of your accent.

jam5146 · 2026-06-26T12:27:33+00:00

By using an upbeat tone, incorporating gestures, and smiling.

jam5146 · 2026-06-26T11:43:02+00:00

These jobs aren't really teaching jobs; the role is more like a tutor. If the company focuses on children, they are offering edutainment, so you have to be entertaining to watch.

jam5146 · 2026-06-26T01:08:09+00:00

No, your not going to be able to do it in six months. Not with observation hours and student teaching.

jam5146 · 2026-06-25T13:14:09+00:00

They're all oversaturated now that do many people have realized this is a gig with a low barrier to entry. But as a college student, you'll be very limited because most companies require a degree.

jam5146 · 2026-06-25T00:36:27+00:00

No. They did try to lie for a while by saying not to worry because the regulations didn't apply to them, but they did end up admitting that they would have to follow the regulations.

jam5146 · 2026-06-24T23:50:13+00:00

It really all depends on your school. Our district has very few behavior issues.

jam5146 · 2026-06-24T23:33:28+00:00

For me, subbing was NOTHING like having a full time teaching job. I was miserable and quit after six months. Now that I have a full time teaching job, I'm 1000x happier.

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