25 Jul, 2019 → by ClaimboUser279236
tutors don’t bother – ridiculous vetting process; abysmal communication
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I looked into Wyzant as a potential way to attract a few more students. I have been teaching privately and in classrooms for nearly 20 years. I already have a good client base, but it's always nice to have a few additional students. Immediately, upon beginning the "application" process, I started to have second thoughts. Wyzant takes a significant portion of the earnings, so in order to actually earn my current standard rate, I'd have to charge more than most people would be willing to pay, but I figured I'd lower my rate a bit and do online teaching only. Part of your application process also includes writing a few descriptive paragraphs for your profile. There is minimal guidance for this part, aside from what they consider a "great" example. If your paragraphs don't live up to their vague standards, you will get a form letter asking you to review. Obviously, as it is a form letter, there is no feedback, no guidance, no suggestions. You will have no idea of what they want revised, unless you wrote the most vague one sentence answer. You will, however, get another link to that "great" example. To be available to teach, your subjects have to be "verified"; some subjects can be verified through a test on the site. The test I took was so easy, it was a joke. It in no way properly assesses one's skill level or ability to teach. The test is multiple choice, and even though there is a time limit for each question, it wouldn't be hard to find the answers online ad manage a passing score. I didn't feel comfortable associating myself further with Wyzant, as I have a business reputation to maintain.