Setting Up Your Profile

Create a compelling profile that attracts the right tutors or students.

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Your profile is the first impression you make on the Sentuent platform. A well-crafted profile helps you connect with the right people and build trust.

Profile Essentials

Every profile should include:

1

Profile Photo

Upload a clear, professional photo of yourself. Profiles with photos get 3x more engagement.

2

Display Name

Use your real name to build trust. You can use a first name and last initial if preferred.

3

Bio/Description

Write a brief introduction that highlights your experience and goals.

4

Timezone

Set your timezone so scheduling works accurately.

For Students

Your student profile should communicate:

Learning Goals

  • What subjects are you studying?
  • What are you trying to achieve?
  • Any specific challenges you're facing?

Education Level

  • High school, college, graduate, professional?
  • This helps tutors tailor their approach

Preferred Learning Style

  • Do you learn best through examples, practice problems, or discussion?
  • Any accommodations tutors should know about?

Good student bio: "Hi! I'm a sophomore studying computer science at UCLA. I'm looking for help with calculus and data structures. I learn best through working on practice problems together and appreciate patient explanations of complex concepts."

For Tutors

Your tutor profile is your marketing page. Make it count:

Teaching Experience

  • How long have you been tutoring?
  • What's your educational background?
  • Any certifications or special qualifications?

Subjects & Expertise

  • List all subjects you can teach
  • Specify grade levels or difficulty ranges
  • Mention any specializations

Teaching Philosophy

  • How do you approach teaching?
  • What makes your tutoring style unique?
  • What results have your students achieved?

Availability & Rates

  • Your hourly rate (you can adjust this anytime)
  • General availability (students will use the scheduler for specifics)

Good tutor bio: "Experienced math tutor with 5+ years helping high school and college students excel. I have a Master's in Mathematics from MIT and specialize in calculus, linear algebra, and test prep (SAT/ACT). My approach focuses on building deep understanding rather than memorization. Students typically see grade improvements within 3-4 sessions."

Profile Tips

Be authentic: Don't oversell or undersell yourself. Honesty builds long-term relationships.

Update regularly: Keep your profile current as your goals or expertise evolves.

Add personality: Let your unique voice shine through while staying professional.

Privacy Settings

You can control:

  • Who can see your full profile (everyone vs. connected users only)
  • Whether your last name is visible
  • Email notification preferences

Access these settings from your profile page > Settings icon.

Editing Your Profile

To update your profile:

  1. Click your avatar in the top right
  2. Select "Profile Settings"
  3. Make your changes
  4. Click "Save Changes"

Changes take effect immediately and are visible to all users.