Creating Your Tutor Listing

Your tutor listing is your storefront on Sentuent. A well-crafted listing helps you stand out and attract the right students. Here's how to create one that converts.

Before You Start

Gather these materials:

• Professional photo - Clear headshot, well-lit
• Credentials - Degrees, certificates, test scores
• Teaching experience - Years, number of students, results
• Sample topics - Specific subjects you can teach

Creating Your Listing

Step 1: Basic Information

Headline examples:

• ✅ "MIT Math Grad | 5+ Years Tutoring Calculus & Stats"
• ✅ "SAT/ACT Prep Specialist | Students Average 200pt Improvement"
• ✅ "PhD Physicist Teaching High School & College Physics"
• ❌ "Math Tutor" (too generic)
• ❌ "Available for tutoring" (no value proposition)

Step 2: About You

Write your bio - this is your most important marketing copy.

Structure your bio:

Bio best practices:

Length: 200-400 words is ideal. Long enough to build trust, short enough to hold attention.

Step 3: Education & Credentials

Add your educational background:

Required:

• Degree type (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, etc.)
• Field of study
• Institution name
• Graduation year

Optional but recommended:

• GPA (if 3.5+)
• Relevant coursework
• Honors or awards
• Upload degree image

Other credentials:

• Teaching certifications
• Professional licenses
• Relevant test scores (SAT, GRE, MCAT, etc.)
• Certificates from courses or training

Step 4: Teaching Experience

Detail your tutoring and teaching background:

Include:

• Years of experience
• Number of students taught
• Age groups or grade levels
• Teaching settings (classroom, private tutoring, online)
• Notable achievements

Example:

8 years of teaching experience:
- 5 years as high school math teacher (Algebra through Calculus)
- 3 years private tutoring (50+ students)
- 2 years online tutoring
- Specialize in grades 9-12 and college freshmen
- 95% of AP Calc students earned 4 or 5

Step 5: Subjects You Teach

Add all subjects you can tutor (detailed in Managing Subjects).

Key points:

• List specific topics, not just broad subjects
• Include grade levels or difficulty
• Note any specializations

Step 6: Teaching Philosophy

Optional but impactful section.

Answer these questions:

• What do you believe about learning?
• How do you structure lessons?
• What's your approach to struggling students?
• What makes your teaching unique?

Step 7: Pricing

Set your hourly rate (detailed in Setting Your Rate).

Factors to consider:

• Your experience and credentials
• Subject difficulty
• Market rates in your area
• Your availability and demand

Step 8: Availability

Set when you're available to tutor:

• Regular weekly hours
• Special availability for trials or consultations
• Buffer time between sessions

See Managing Your Availability for details.

Step 9: Lesson Structure

Describe what a typical session looks like:

Example lesson structure:

Typical 60-minute session:
1. Review (10 min) - Check homework, answer questions
2. New content (25 min) - Introduce new topic with examples
3. Practice (20 min) - Work problems together
4. Summary (5 min) - Recap and assign practice

This helps students know what to expect.

Step 10: Trial Sessions

Decide if you offer trial sessions:

• Yes - Great for attracting new students
• No - You're established and don't need to offer trials

Trial session options:

• Free 30-minute consultation
• Half-price first session
• Full-price session with satisfaction guarantee

Step 11: Policies

Set clear expectations:

Cancellation policy:

• How much notice required?
• Refund or reschedule?
• Your policy for emergencies

Homework policy:

• Do you assign homework?
• How much time should students spend?

Materials policy:

• What should students bring?
• Do you provide materials?

Communication policy:

• When will you respond to messages?
• Can students ask questions between sessions?

Making Your Listing Stand Out

Add Multimedia

Video introduction (highly recommended):

• Record 60-90 second intro video
• Introduce yourself and teaching style
• Show your teaching space
• Listings with videos get 5x more views

Portfolio/samples:

• Upload sample lesson materials
• Share student success stories (with permission)
• Include worksheets or study guides you've created

Specializations & Badges

Earn badges to boost credibility:

• ⭐ Top Rated - 4.8+ average rating with 20+ reviews
• ✓ Verified Credentials - Uploaded and verified degrees
• 🎓 Subject Expert - Passed subject mastery test
• ⚡ Quick Responder - Responds within 2 hours on average
• 💯 Student Favorite - 95%+ recommend rate

Optimize for Search

Students search by:

1. Subject - Make sure subjects are specific
2. Grade level - Tag appropriate levels
3. Availability - Keep calendar updated
4. Price - Be competitive in your range

SEO tips:

• Use subject keywords naturally in your bio
• Include grade levels and test names (SAT, ACT, etc.)
• Mention specific topics students search for
• Update your listing regularly (triggers search algorithm)

Preview & Publish

Preview Your Listing

Before publishing:

1. Click "Preview" to see student view
2. Check for typos or formatting issues
3. Verify all links work
4. Test on mobile device
5. Get feedback from a friend

Questions to ask:

• Is it clear what I teach?
• Do my credentials inspire confidence?
• Is my rate justified by my experience?
• Would I book a session based on this?

Publish Your Listing

When ready:

1. Review completeness (aim for 100%)
2. Click "Publish Listing"
3. Your listing goes live immediately
4. You'll start appearing in search results

After Publishing

Get Your First Students

Immediate actions:

1. Share your listing link on social media
2. Tell friends and family you're tutoring
3. Join Sentuent community forums
4. Respond promptly to any inquiries

First week goals:

• Get 5 profile views
• Respond to 100% of messages within 4 hours
• Book your first trial session

Build Your Reputation

First month focus:

• Deliver exceptional sessions
• Ask satisfied students for reviews
• Refine your teaching approach
• Gather feedback and iterate

Request reviews: After 3-4 successful sessions, ask students: "I'm building my profile on Sentuent. If you've found our sessions helpful, would you mind leaving a quick review?"

Editing Your Listing

Update your listing anytime:

1. Dashboard > Profile > Edit Listing
2. Make your changes
3. Click "Save Changes"
4. Updates appear immediately

Update when:

• You gain new credentials or experience
• Your rates change
• Your availability shifts
• You add new subjects
• You refine your teaching approach

Listing Performance

Track how your listing performs:

Analytics available:

• Profile views
• Message response rate
• Booking conversion rate
• Search ranking for subjects

Access analytics: Dashboard > Listing Analytics

Improve performance:

• Low views? Improve SEO, add subjects
• Low conversions? Revise bio, adjust pricing
• Few bookings? Increase availability, offer trial

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Need Help?

• See example of top-rated tutor listings
• Learn about setting competitive rates
• Get tips on managing subjects
• Contact support@sentuent.com for listing review