Also called: Academic tutor, Homework tutor
Helps students one-on-one or in small groups understand schoolwork and catch up.
Tutors meet students at the library, at home, or online, explain tricky concepts, check homework, and help prepare for tests. High school and college students often start tutoring younger kids.
BLS tutors (annualized); many tutor part-time at $20-$80/hour.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma minimum; subject expertise matters more than credentials.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Mathematics, Biology, English, Education.
Growing about average. BLS expects tutoring demand to stay solid; private tutoring and online platforms keep growing.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Free AI tutors explain homework anytime, shrinking paid tutoring; kids who need motivation and a human relationship still hire tutors.
Age 14+. One way to start: Tell teachers and neighbors you tutor a subject you ace; post on a community board
Classes: AP courses in your best subject, Speech, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3041.
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