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Teach the subject you know. We'll match you with the right student.

Blackmon Tutoring is a national in-home and virtual tutoring company. We're hiring tutors across every K-12 subject, test prep, and college-level coursework, and we match you to students based on your actual qualifications.

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Why tutors join us

Pay and support that treats this like a real job, because it is.

We employ tutors directly, with the pay structure and support of an established agency.

$15–$28

Per hour

Starting pay range, depending on subject, level, and format.

Weekly

Pay schedule

No waiting a month to get paid for the sessions you taught.

Bonuses

& travel incentives

Occasional bonuses and travel incentives on top of your hourly rate.

Referrals

Referral program

Know another great tutor? Our referral program rewards you for it.

What you'll do

One-on-one and group instruction, built around the student in front of you.

Sessions use the student's own classroom curriculum, alongside study skills and test prep programs where needed.

01

Tell us your availability

On-site, hybrid, or fully virtual, whatever fits your schedule and your subject.

02

Upload your resume

We review your background and match you against students who actually need your subject.

03

Start when you're ready

Let us know if you can start immediately and whether you have a valid driver's license.

What we're looking for

  • ✓Excellent communication skills and a friendly, patient personality
  • ✓Currently enrolled in high school or college, or holding a college degree
  • ✓Teaching certification is a plus, but not required for every subject
  • ✓Real academic background in the subject or subjects you want to teach

Good to have

  • ✓Reliable transportation for in-home sessions
  • ✓Experience with the test you're coaching, if you're tutoring SAT, ACT, or AP
  • ✓Comfort teaching on video for virtual sessions
  • ✓Patience for a student who's had a long day at school
Who you'll be joining

Tutors from every kind of academic background.

Subject specialists, certified teachers, and graduate students, all matched to students based on what they actually know.

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A tutor smiling at a desk with a laptop and books
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Ready to find out if this is a fit?

Fill out the application below and we'll follow up within one business day to talk through student matches. Still in school yourself? See our internship & community service opportunities instead.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Everything tutors ask us before applying.

How much does tutoring pay?

$15 to $28 per hour depending on subject and level, paid weekly, plus occasional bonuses and travel incentives.

Do I need a teaching certification?

Not always. A college degree, or current high school or college enrollment with strong subject knowledge, can qualify you. Certified teachers are also welcome.

Can I tutor virtually?

Yes. Tell us whether you prefer on-site, hybrid, or fully virtual sessions when you apply.

How are tutors matched with students?

We match on subject expertise, teaching style, and schedule fit, the same process we use for every student.

Instructor application

Tell us about yourself.

We'll follow up within one business day.

No obligation. We reply within 1 business day.