Faqs
Online Teaching
Online teaching, is the practice of instructing individuals or groups in a live, real-time setting where the teacher and student(s) are situated in different locations. This allows you to teach anyone from the comfort of your home. Learn the skills required for effective online teaching.
- Basic computer skills are essential.
- A reliable internet connection and access to a computer/laptop are required.
- Proficiency in the subject you plan to teach is necessary.
- A digital pen is beneficial, especially for academic subjects.
This question makes sense only when someone is employing you. If a company is hiring you directly, you should ask them. If however, you work independently, then it works the same way as it worked before the internet:
- You charge as much you want.
- Teachers on School Buddy charge anywhere from $1 to over $150 per hour.
- Rates are determined by individual skills, living standards, location, existing clientele, and demand for specific skills.
- If unsure about pricing, start with a minimum and adjust as you gain experience. You can also check the rates of other teachers on the platform.
Flexibility is key, and unless employed by a company, you can set your own schedule. Discuss preferences with students to find a mutually suitable time. Many teachers enjoy the freedom to teach from different locations, accommodating global time differences.
There's no minimum typing speed, but faster typing enhances the student experience. If speed is a concern, prepare lesson materials beforehand or use digital pens for direct screen drawings.
For efficient typing, learn touch-typing, and tools like Typingbolt can help.
Utilize communication tools, screen sharing, and platforms like Skype, Google Meet, Zoom and online whiteboards such as AwwApp.com and Idroo.com. Remote access and screen-sharing tools like Teamviewer.com and Anydesk.com can also be employed. Refer to our comprehensive online teaching guide for detailed insights.
While not always necessary, a digital pen is advantageous. It becomes essential when teaching subjects like Maths or Physics, where drawing figures on an online whiteboard is crucial.
The necessity of a webcam depends on the student's preference. Most adult students may not require it, but parents of younger students often prefer webcam engagement. Keep a webcam handy and discuss its use with each student.
Register on schoolbuddy.io, create an appealing profile, and take the time to do it thoroughly. Consider it an investment. Approach posted jobs with personalized messages to increase your chances of finding students.
For Students
Most teachers replied within 24 hours. In any case, if you haven't received any reply in 48 hours, we recommend that you should contact others.
You can also post requirements so potential & interested teachers can contact you.
You can close/manage your requirements at your student profile page.
For Teachers
You can ask to be paid via School Buddy's escrow system, directly in the bank, Transferwise, PayPal, Western Union, Payoneer.
Coins
- When using specific payment methods, there are instances where funds may be deducted from your account but do not reach us.
- In the event of such occurrences, once we receive your payment, we promptly credit the corresponding coins and send you an email confirmation, typically within a day.
- If, however, the funds are not received at all, your bank will automatically initiate a refund to your account. Please note that the refund process may take up to two weeks.
If someone registers after clicking on your referral link, you will receive coins upon their registration.
- For Teachers: Purchasing coins is not mandatory. You will receive email notifications for any free job opportunities, and you can apply directly. If you are competing for a subject like Full Stack Web Development tutoring, you have a lot of competition. There is absolutely no way that a post like that will ever become free.
- For Students: We give you enough coins to contact teachers. Once you have used these free coins, you can buy coins to contact more teachers. If you don't want to buy coins, you can just post your requirement and relevant teachers will contact you.