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What is a history tutor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Amy Mitchell-Cook Ph.D.

What general advice would you give to a history tutor?

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Professor and Chair, University of West Florida

Be flexible. The first job you get will not be the last one you have. That job may be nothing like the one you wanted, but it is a job, and it will give you the experience to move into your dream job. And, it is okay that your dream job may change over time. Many students started out thinking they would do one thing and ended up doing something completely different....and loving it. On a more practical level, look at the requirements for the job you want. If you don't have the skills, then find a way to get them. It may mean learning how to use computers or writing grants, but those are skills that will get you the job.
ScoreHistory TutorUS Average
Salary
2.3

Avg. Salary $29,050

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
10.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.49%

Asian 7.94%

Black or African American 11.57%

Hispanic or Latino 15.70%

Unknown 5.84%

White 58.45%

Gender

female 52.99%

male 47.01%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
3.9

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
9.4

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

History tutor career paths

Key steps to become a history tutor

  1. Explore history tutor education requirements

    Most common history tutor degrees

    Bachelor's

    70.7 %

    Master's

    12.2 %

    Associate

    10.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific history tutor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Exam Preparation12.43%
    World History9.03%
    History Courses7.44%
    Course Materials7.37%
    Literature6.19%
  3. Complete relevant history tutor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New history tutors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a history tutor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real history tutor resumes.
  4. Research history tutor duties and responsibilities

    • Provide exceptional knowledge of language, grammar, and composition in order to assist international students to achieve academic excellence.
    • Help students decipher and understand contemporary literature.
    • Prepare daily lesson plans with interactive teaching tools and instruct physical therapy students participating in an intensive gross anatomy summer course.
    • Work individually with university, often international, students on professional-level grammar and written and oral communication.
  5. Prepare your history tutor resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your history tutor resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a history tutor resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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    Build a professional history tutor resume in minutes. Browse through our resume examples to identify the best way to word your resume. Then choose from 10+ resume templates to create your history tutor resume.
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  6. Apply for history tutor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a history tutor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average history tutor salary

The average history tutor salary in the United States is $29,050 per year or $14 per hour. History tutor salaries range between $18,000 and $45,000 per year.

Average history tutor salary
$29,050 Yearly
$13.97 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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