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Job outlook for online tutors in the United States
Online tutor job and salary trends over time
Online tutor jobs over time
Online tutor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,204 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 391,095 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 527,912 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 182,052 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 182,618 | 0.06% |
Average online tutor salary over time
Online tutor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,886 | $14.85 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $30,131 | $14.49 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | $30,049 | $14.45 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $29,513 | $14.19 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $29,013 | $13.95 | +3.7% |
Online tutor jobs by state
Most common states for online tutors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 161 | 26% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,303 | 23% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 310 | 23% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 130 | 22% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 206 | 21% |
| 6 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 608 | 20% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 202 | 19% |
| 8 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 637 | 18% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 134 | 18% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 885 | 16% |
| 11 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 277 | 16% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 304 | 15% |
| 13 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 101 | 15% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 869 | 14% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 262 | 14% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 185 | 14% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 148 | 14% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 125 | 14% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 102 | 14% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 941 | 13% |
Most common cities for online tutors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | 1 | 0% | $27,311 |
| 2 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $30,361 |
| 3 | New York | 1 | 0% | $30,198 |
Online Tutor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of online tutor experts
College of the Marshall Islands
Northern Arizona University
Davidson College
University of Michigan
University of Louisville
King’s College
Purdue University
Franklin and Marshall College
Universty of San Francisco
Southern Oregon University
Texas State University
University of Louisville
Merrimack College
Thomas More University
University of Kansas
College of Saint Benedict
Queens College of the City University of New York
California State University - Fresno
Villanova University
Pennsylvania State University, the Behrend College.
What Online Tutor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Alexander Velasquez: I think that in the next three to five years the most important skills to have—and I mean this—will be critical thinking and imagination. This may sound a bit outlandish, and maybe even a bit naive, but hear me out: Artificial intelligence is making strides to the point where papers are writing themselves with simple instructions, videos are generating themselves with simple instructions, and software is beginning to write itself; and all this has been happening within the last few years. We may begin to see that in the next three to five years, once coveted programming jobs could become automated. Now, what I'm *not* saying is don't go to school for computer programming; but what I *am* saying is that the nature of work and employment *is* changing. For example, if you and and AI are making a video, and both of you have the same script, same voiceover, and so on, the only thing separating your final product from the AI's is the way you *think and imagine*, the perspective that you have as someone who can think critically about the information and lay it out in a visually appealing manner. AI can't do that—at least not yet—because it simply spits out the information it's given. But critical thought, metalevel thinking about information, is what will be one of the most important assets to have in the coming three to five years.
Lawrence Lenhart
Associate Chair nd Associate ProfessorNorthern Arizona University
Department of English
What skills stand out on Online Tutor resumes?
Lawrence Lenhart: Ability to help writers across the disciplines
What soft skills should all Online Tutors possess?
Lawrence Lenhart: Clear/logical/organized communication (written and oral), empathic listening
What hard/technical skills are most important for Online Tutors?
Lawrence Lenhart: Understanding of writing conventions in different contexts: professional versus academic versus creative versus analytical versus business versus scientific versus legal versus journalism
What skills will help Online Tutors earn the most?
Lawrence Lenhart: For someone working for themselves (e.g., tutor, freelance writer/editor, etc.): initiative, career self-management, innovative thinking / for someone working for a company (e.g., teacher, journalist, ): ability to leverage their strengths to support not just themselves, but entire departments; understanding/willingness to contribute to leadership's vision
What soft skills should all Online Tutors possess?
Cynthia Lewis Ph.D.: The willingness to be supportive and encouraging without exaggerating the tutee's accomplishments; a gift for explaining writing mechanics.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Online Tutors?
Cynthia Lewis Ph.D.: Experience at writing for publication or being recognized for writing (as by winning a contest); a solid grasp of English grammar and the ability to explain grammatical principles; the willingness to engage with students' writing, review it carefully, and give constructive responses and suggestions to it.
What skills will help Online Tutors earn the most?
Cynthia Lewis Ph.D.: I would say not so many skills as demonstrated experience and having testimonials from students, the tutor has helped successfully.
What skills stand out on Online Tutor resumes?
Cynthia Lewis Ph.D.: Demonstrated facility with language; the ability to tap into how the tutor learned what the tutee needs to know and to use that knowledge in tutoring; the ability to interest students in both reading and writing accomplished prose; a command of the vocabulary of English grammar and an ability to explain good grammatical practices; a grasp of the elements of composition and style.
(Some of these skills would come out in a cover letter versus a resume.)
Laura Aull
Associate Professor and Writing Program DirectorUniversity of Michigan
English Language & Literature Department
What skills stand out on Online Tutor resumes?
Laura Aull: Ability to:
- conduct research to compile information,
- ability to synthesize information, including identifying connections and implications,
- strong formal written and oral communication,
- organizational skills
- communication and project management experience, especially in educational settings or community organization settings
What soft skills should all Online Tutors possess?
Laura Aull: - formal oral and written communication skills
- interpersonal engagement
- ability to identify what is needed and break up information well to communicate with different stakeholders (e.g., administrators, staff, students, parents, faculty, donors, etc.)
What hard/technical skills are most important for Online Tutors?
Laura Aull: - navigating institutional and academic databases
- identifying and summarizing best practices and research
- website oversight, visualization, and management
What skills will help Online Tutors earn the most?
Laura Aull: The best is a combination of the above skills, including strong writing skills and strong digital communication and oversight skills.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Online Tutors?
Karen Chandler Ph.D.: One enduring impact of the pandemic may be that students will realize they have the ability to adjust to disruptive circumstances and find ways to carry on their work and fulfill their responsibilities and goals. I've been impressed by the English department's interns, majors and minors not only learning how to navigate the challenges of remote, distance ed and hybrid courses, but also to make the best of circumstances. I see them learning how to use teleconferencing platforms, coming up with ways to connect and do their work, etc.
What's a day at work look like for an Online Tutor?
Karen Chandler Ph.D.: I don't assume that there will be one paradigm, but I suppose many recent graduates' work will include more remote work than before the pandemic. Their academic work in virtual classrooms, while different, may help prepare them to do individual tasks and collaborative work remotely.
What will help Online Tutors increase their earning potential?
Karen Chandler Ph.D.: Interest in graduate programs seems to indicate that more students are considering returning to university to pursue higher degrees. For those in the workplace outside higher ed, an environment, whether actual or virtual, that fosters recent graduates' development would be important. This would involve clear communication and trust.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Online Tutors?
Dr. Robin Field Ph.D.: Employers appreciate excellent communication skills-from the written to the oral, from strong interpersonal skills to leadership experiences. Prospective employees may demonstrate these skills in a variety of ways. Internships offer invaluable workplace experiences that help to develop these skills, so undergraduate students should try to complete at least one internship, if not more, in fields such as nonprofits, marketing and public relations, and research/editing fields. Working with on-campus publications, such as a newspaper, literary magazine, or radio station, also develops these integral skills, as well as offers opportunities to showcase creativity-another key skill employers are looking for. While graduate degrees may be important in certain fields, they certainly need not be pursued immediately upon graduation.
What will help Online Tutors increase their earning potential?
Dr. Robin Field Ph.D.: To move up in certain fields does require graduate credentials, and some employers will pay for their employees' master's degrees. Many graduate programs have some or all of their programs online or in a weekend/summer format in order to accommodate workers. All employees should consider their options carefully to minimize student loan debt while also earning their next credential.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Online Tutors?
Dr. Robin Field Ph.D.: The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that many jobs traditionally set in offices may be done remotely with great success. While freelance writers, editors, and designers have worked remotely for years, today's graduates in English, Professional Writing, and Literature will have greater opportunities to work from home at full-time positions across the country. The pivot to online education in early 2020 also demonstrated the technical savvy of English and Professional Writing majors. These graduates are adaptable to new workplace conditions, in addition to their strengths in critical thinking, analysis, information literacy, and writing. English majors today are excited about the flexibility that their careers will hold.
Derek Pacheco Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in EnglishPurdue University
English Department
What general advice would you give to an Online Tutor?
Derek Pacheco Ph.D.: When talking about job prospects for English majors, I always recommend George Anders' You Can Do Anything (2017). In it, he argues that there are enormous possibilities for humanities and liberal arts graduates in "tech-adjacent" careers-not Big Tech or Silicon Valley per se, but a wide swath of industries (that is to say most of them) transformed by the major digital innovations of the last couple of decades, especially as the cost of technological literacy has come down and the need for human-centered skills has gone up. So, even in a world where STEM and engineers seem to reign, the biggest opportunities tend to be in careers that emphasize time-honored skills like curiosity, creativity, clear writing, deep reading, empathy, racial and cultural sensitivities, and collaboration. A long perspective, the ability to understand and learn from the past as well as to anticipate trends in the future, is also helpful. The great thing about studying English is that these essential career skills are embedded in the activities our students love to do: reading great books, learning about different cultures, times, and places, and crafting persuasive, emotionally-affecting arguments or stories.
What skills stand out on Online Tutor resumes?
Derek Pacheco Ph.D.: Recent studies demonstrate that employers continue to rank these sorts of humanities-friendly skills ahead of specific technical competencies (which go out of fashion much faster) when seeking job candidates. Even in highly technical fields like engineering, employers see people skills as important indicators of long-term employee potential. (So, if you want to be an engineer, you'd be smart to consider minoring in English or a foreign language as a way to differentiate yourself in an increasingly competitive market!) Anders' book was written a few years ago, but, if the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that virtually all "white collar" careers are now tech-adjacent, increasingly characterized by Slack chats, Zoom meetings, working from home. I expect that this trend will accelerate, and along with it the importance of the people skills needed to thrive in this twenty-first-century workplace.
I also see more and more students in English double majoring or minoring in other programs as they explore their intellectual interests, professional abilities, and personal aspirations for life and work after college. This is a good thing, and true to the Liberal Arts spirit. Here at Purdue University, for example, our slimmed down English major (10 or 11 classes, depending on the track) is designed for flexibility, readily stacking with other plans of study across the college and campus. I always say that, basically, we're the department of storytelling-and storytelling is essential in any profession, whether told through language, images, or data. By the time they graduate, our students should have a story to share about themselves, their experiences, their education, their passions, their goals. A Literature major with a double minor in Management and Spanish, or a Creative Writing major with a double major in Physics (real examples), is going to have a much more interesting story to tell about themselves than otherwise.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Online Tutors?
M. Alison Kibler Ph.D.: Some things seem to have changed in the pandemic, but F&M's graduates in American Studies did quite well in the first pandemic season of job hunting.
What type of skills will young Online Tutors need?
M. Alison Kibler Ph.D.: The key for today's graduate is to come ready with relevant skills and experience. A college degree without relevant skills and experience will just not be as sufficient as in previous years to land that first, post-graduate role.
Creativity, proactivity along with strong communication skills and intellectual grit to anticipate and respond proactively to the unexpected are the competencies most prized in today's labor market. Showing that one worked through the pandemic, and even pursued additional skills and experiences relevant to a role or field, will make a graduate stand out from among their less prepared and proactive peers.
In the last class of American Studies graduates (class of 2020), I saw some students take a new path to a job. For example, one student had an internship where she worked remotely for a digital marketing firm. This then became a full-time job after graduation. Another student had worked on legal research (also remote) over the summer and in her senior seminar, and then got a job as a legal assistant in the New York DA's office. She hopes to ultimately go to law school. This is a job that other AMS alumni have secured in the past. Other students got jobs as community organizers, teachers, museum curators and entry-level business positions. These paths seemed largely the same as in the past. All built on course work and/or internships where they developed skills and deepened interest in topics. The student that went to work as a community organizer, for example, had done a senior research project on homelessness.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Online Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Elliot Neaman Ph.D.: In the corporate world, companies are now having to shift from a physical workspace to working at home, so that means young people entering the workforce have an advantage since they are usually more tech savvy than older people, although that is not always the case. There will be new opportunities in companies that see a lot of demand because of the pandemic. Think about at-home exercise companies like Peleton. Obviously a lot of businesses are suffering or disappearing, like retail and restaurants, so you'll see a shift away from that, but service industries are going to become even more important, especially those that fill the niche of providing services at home.
What Online Tutor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Elliot Neaman Ph.D.: Again, good tech training is a central requirement. I would learn to code if I were a young person. I would use the gap year to do a lot of reading and perhaps learn a language.
What general advice would you give to an Online Tutor?
Elliot Neaman Ph.D.: Above all, be flexible. The world of work was already changing very fast before the pandemic, but now all kinds of new trends are emerging. You have to be nimble and you have to learn how to learn and quickly. So don't get stuck in the old categories but think about what you can get excited about. Then, figure out the skills you need to adapt to the new workplace. If you want to start a new business, think hard about how to adapt. Even with the vaccines and the eventual overcoming of the pandemic, we are not going to be going back to the pre-COVID world. If I were in the sciences, I'd obviously think about biotech. If I were in the humanities, I would try to figure out what kind of demand there will be for people with writing skills and creative talent.
Amy Belcastro Ph.D.
Professor of EducationSouthern Oregon University
Educational Administration And Supervision
What general advice would you give to an Online Tutor?
Amy Belcastro Ph.D.: First is to take the time to know what are your strengths and areas for improvement. You are intentionally crafting your professional reputation. Next, consider where you want to be in five years and what steps are needed to get there. It is the balancing act of long-term goals and short-time needs. Being intentional is key. Every step matters so step with intention. That said, there are many roads to Rome so explore, take risks, but be aware that you are crafting your professional reputation and self.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Online Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Amy Belcastro Ph.D.: I would refer you to my first email and add what many are saying, the genie is not going gently back into the bottle. Working from a distance is not going away. That said, the ripple effect will shift how we educate, communicate, and employ people. The ability to thrive within ambiguity, communicate effectively via technology and with cultural humility, and be innovative within and outside of the box will be in high demand.
What Online Tutor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Amy Belcastro Ph.D.: First, focus on updating your current resume to clearly communicate and provide evidence of your transferable skills and cognitive competencies such as strong communication and technology skills; the ability to work well with others who may be different in backgrounds, beliefs, etc.; leadership skills, and problem solving and complex thinking. After you have done this, assess where you are lacking and create a plan to strengthen your resume by seeking experiences. A very popular method of doing this is by completing a digital badge or micro-credential at an institute of higher education. It is a way of acknowledging competencies and skills in much less time than a college degree would take. Some may only be a few credits. This is becoming very popular for the workforce and therefore more institutions of higher education are offering these, some in partnership with companies.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Online Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya Ph.D.: This is a difficult question as we don't know what permanent changes the pandemic will produce. However, current literature on jobs and consumer interest has to do with providing a customized experience. Customers are no longer satisfied being treated as a number. They want to consume products and services that they can identify with, that make them feel as if they were produced or created with them in mind. To this point, customers want to be talked to and marketed to in their preferred language. I believe that the most successful companies will be those that can market and communicate with their customers on their level. They will want to employ people who can address multiple markets. In a highly-competitive globalized market, the higher-level language skills one has, the more versatile and valuable one becomes to an employer.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Online Tutors to find work opportunities?
Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya Ph.D.: Not surprisingly, large metropolitan areas offer the largest volume and greatest range of opportunities for job aspirants with advanced foreign language skills. A recent survey of job advertisements in Texas found Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish to be the fastest-growing foreign language preferences, with increasingly numerous opportunities in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and El Paso and their surrounding areas.
However, the career benefits afforded by expertise in a foreign language and culture are remarkable across all parts of the U.S. According to a recent employment study by Burning Doors (summarized in Forbes) more than seven in ten majors in Foreign Languages and Literatures have secured employment appropriate to their level of education within five years of taking their first job. This is first among all humanities, and also ahead of business management, marketing, education, all social sciences, biomedical sciences, health professions, and social work.
Our undergraduate and graduate students pursue many different career paths. Every year, we have several students enter Ph.D. programs and several have gone on to become tenure-track professors and visiting professors. You will also find Texas State's graduates all over the state engaging high school students with exciting language programs that include high school travel abroad and internship programs. The most recent trend, however, is for companies to select our graduates to fill very necessary service gaps due to their language skills. We already have former students working in government jobs such as the U.S. Labor Department, in health departments as translators, in the courts, as city emergency operators, and as community coordinators. We are also finding that there is more and more demand for our graduates in business fields such as business management, finance, marketing, international sales, and even the legal profession. In each of these cases, the students were hired due to their high-level and specialized language skills.
What skills stand out on Online Tutor resumes?
Dr. Yasmine Beale-Rivaya Ph.D.: Job candidates whose resumes indicate advanced foreign language skills and international sophistication generally receive greater consideration from potential employers.
The skills that I think will be the most important are demonstrating that one has the ability to respond to customers in a way that resonates personally with them. In terms of language, that means being able to communicate with customers in their language, and especially, in their dialect. It won’t be enough to just be able to speak the language. Employees will need those unquantifiable skills and a deep knowledgebase that only comes through a sustained and broad knowledge of the culture and literature. This level of cultural sophistication is in demand across various professional fields, such as journalism, international relations, translation, interpretation, publishing, higher education, global business, health care, and customer service.
I believe employers are going to look for employees who can produce professional material in the target language at a high skill level and also produce material that is targeted to their different customer markets. Content will need to be creative and reference all those items that form part of a person’s cultural memory and traditions. Thus, companies will not be able to rely on auto-translations.
Among our language offerings at Texas State are Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, and Portuguese, which are all designated as Critical Languages by the U.S. Department of State. Academic programs that enable students to acquire foreign language skills while acquiring intercultural competency in critical languages help prepare them to meet the specific demand for specialists in global communications and international affairs.
Advanced language study in the form of minors or second majors complements the skills of graduates in other academic majors such as International Relations, International Studies, History, Political Science, Psychology, English, Anthropology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Economics, Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Criminal Justice, and Computer Science, providing students the opportunity to enhance their professional career opportunities.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Online Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Janet Kelly Ph.D.: Telecommuting. We learned that employees - public employees - can serve the public effectively while working from home. We should see less clustering of public administrators in city centers, a reduced need for public buildings and other physical infrastructure, and more emphasis on the kinds of skills that support telecommuting.
What skills stand out on Online Tutor resumes?
Janet Kelly Ph.D.: Evidence that the candidate can work effectively in teams and can meet deadlines. Employers tell me our graduates are plenty capable, but sometimes are deficient in the soft skills associated with teamwork and may struggle with organizing their work schedule to meet project deadlines (translate: they procrastinate).
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Online Tutors to find work opportunities?
Janet Kelly Ph.D.: New federal government employees typically have very specialized credentials. Think epidemiologist. Opportunities for the MPA generalists exist but are not robust. State government less so, but still have a strong tendency to hire within a specialization - wildlife resource officer, accountant, social worker. More opportunities for the generalist. Local government is the most open to new MPAs, so I always encourage them to consider a career in city or county government. More jobs are being created where people are moving: from industrial Midwest to South and Southwest. Still, technology binds the worker to the work so places with broadband and high internet speed connectivity will be attractive as both places to live and work.
What type of skills will young Online Tutors need?
Deborah Margolis Ph.D.: COVID has taught us many things about education in the U.S., for example, that we were woefully underprepared to deal with a pandemic. But it has also taught us that some of the most important characteristics needed for young graduates looking to enter the field are flexibility, resilience, and perseverance.
We have always wanted to be sure that graduates of education programs are prepared to teach the students in their classrooms as well as the content, but what we have learned is that we can't plan for all possible scenarios and that while we might try and we might get better at planning for the unexpected, good teachers need to be flexible in their thinking and in their ability to shift gears and do things differently. Good teachers need to be resilient in the face of adversity so that they can recognize risk factors and manage them without alarm and panic because panicky adults signal alarm to students.
For many years we have known that perseverance is one of the most important characteristics involved in student success and we have learned that the same is true for teachers. Changes in modality have been challenging for most if not all teachers and those who have been able to persevere in the face of the changes have been more successful. Graduates also need to have familiarity and comfort with educational technology platforms. Finally and perhaps most importantly, graduates need to have knowledge of and willingness to support the social-emotional development of students. This is true in any teaching setting but is critical during times of unusual, chronic, and unrelenting stress.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Online Tutors to find work opportunities?
Deborah Margolis Ph.D.: The COVID pandemic has triggered the retirement of many seasoned educators, so many districts are in need of committed new graduates. Typically, during non-pandemic times, urban districts tend to have more openings. Commitment to teach in an urban or otherwise underserved district can provide a wonderful experience for new graduates looking to make a meaningful contribution to the education and lives of the students with whom they work.
How do you envision technology impacting Online Tutors in the next 5 years?
Deborah Margolis Ph.D.: One of the many things that COVID has taught us is the importance of educational technology and that educators need to have facility with technology. We have also learned that some things that we thought had to be done in person, can be done remotely/virtually. Since some experts suggest that we may be dealing with COVID and remnants of COVID until 2025, educational technology will continue to play an important role for us in the U.S. The use of technology during the pandemic has also shown us ways that education can be enhanced for those who might otherwise be unable to access on-ground educational opportunities.
Dr. Jodie Mader Ph.D.
Professor, Chair, Faculty Development DirectorThomas More University
History Department
What experience really stands out on Online Tutor resumes?
Dr. Jodie Mader Ph.D.: What stands out is one's ability to critically think and write. Applicants that can demonstrate the ability to communicate and think critically will be essential to the modern employer.
How do you envision technology impacting Online Tutors in the next 5 years?
Dr. Jodie Mader Ph.D.: Technology will be key. Students will be expected to have not only a strong grasp of technology but also the ability to use it in a variety of ways.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Online Tutors?
Dr. Jodie Mader Ph.D.: There is will the obvious social and economic impacts. Jobs will change and graduates need to be cognizant of where jobs will be located and adapt their skills to them. Graduates need to be aware of the new and old skills required of employers, and a key one will be their command of technology and their ability to use it.
Luis Corteguera
Professor and ChairUniversity of Kansas
Department of History
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Online Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Luis Corteguera: The pandemic and the economic crisis has only highlighted the value of a university education. People with a BA/BS continue to do better economically than those without, and the difference will increase. The specific area of study will be less important than having the degree in hand. Rather than seeking an education that offers professional training - which are hard to predict and employers usually provide - a liberal arts education will actually prove more valuable in the long-run, since employers consider such graduates to have a greater variety of intellectual and analytical skills that will enable them to adapt and be trained to solve the complex problems of the future.
What Online Tutor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Luis Corteguera: Learning a language is one of the most important skills to acquire, and there are many opportunities that can later be complemented with university courses. Any kind of professional experience can also be valuable, not necessarily because it will help to build a resume for the future, but more importantly, to explore interests and maybe discard options. These experiences can also give students a better awareness and appreciation for the skills that can best be acquired through university studies.
What general advice would you give to an Online Tutor?
Luis Corteguera: Make a plan for the future that outlines short-, medium-, and long-term goals. Discuss these plans with a variety of people (family, friends, acquaintances, professionals in areas of interst), and if available, with career planning professionals at the university, many of which continue to offer support even after graduation. Request "informational interviews" with all kinds of people in professions that may be of interest, even if you don't know them personally. Not only are these helpul to ask questions about career paths, but these interviews can also help to build professional networks.
Jeffrey Anderson Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorCollege of Saint Benedict
Department of Peace Studies
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Online Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Jeffrey Anderson Ph.D.: Gap years in our field, where graduates collect some really formative experiences, are common. The pandemic has made this more challenging for a couple of reasons. First, deployments in organizations like the Peace Corps have continued to be pushed back. International placements have been very hard hit. Second, when many formerly direct service positions do start, many have been in a remote format. This has been a challenge for graduates to make connections with coworkers and the community in which they serve.
These issues are likely to continue for the near future. The pandemic, however, has created widespread concern for topics connected to social determinants of health. COVID has shined a light on healthcare inequalities, unhealthy environments, and the vulnerability, economic and otherwise, of essential workers. Already, I have observed more positions in our field being created by hospital systems, departments of health, health insurance organizations, and nonprofits designed to reduce health disparities. This has created engaging work opportunities for our graduates.
What skills stand out on Online Tutor resumes?
Jeffrey Anderson Ph.D.: People are still at the center of many of these jobs, so people skills remain important. Similarly, fluency in a second language also appears to be a huge asset, as these efforts are undertaken to reach communities that are especially hard hit. Finally, organizations hiring for positions that involve an element of research are also pleased to see data analytics capabilities.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Online Tutors to find work opportunities?
Jeffrey Anderson Ph.D.: See my answer to #1, as I believe health care, public health, and health policy are recent growth areas that will continue to grow. Over the years a consistent portion of our graduates has gone on to earn MDs, RNs, PAs, etc. Graduate schools that select these future direct care providers value applicants with a big picture view of health. In recent years the entrance exam for medical school, the MCAT, has been redesigned to incorporate the biosocial approach to understanding health outcomes.
Zavi Gunn
DirectorQueens College of the City University of New York
Center for Career Engagement and Internships
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Online Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Zavi Gunn: Companies will likely maintain remote work schedules and pursue hybrid work models, both on-site and remote. Areas in which job opportunities may flourish include healthcare practitioner/researcher, healthcare administration, healthcare technology, and healthcare customer service support. Job opportunities in the education technology field (EdTech) devoted to the development and application of tools, including software, hardware, and processes intended to promote education, will also likely increase.
What skills stand out on Online Tutor resumes?
Zavi Gunn: The ability to analyze data, spreadsheets, formulas, and pivot tables is increasingly in demand. Highlighting your collaborative, creative, and innovative side is also a plus. In addition, employers look for digital competency - particularly video editing and social media management skills.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Online Tutors to find work opportunities?
Zavi Gunn: The East and West coasts still offer a wealth of opportunities for graduates, with New York and California in the forefront.
Negin Tahvildary Ph.D.
Lecturer, Director, Mediator Mentors ProgramCalifornia State University - Fresno
Department of Philosophy
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Online Tutors?
Negin Tahvildary Ph.D.: There is no doubt that the pandemic, economic hardships and virtual learning are overwhelming college students around the nation more than before. At the same time as someone who teaches Peace and Conflict Studies, I am a strong believer that one can convert a challenge into an opportunity. For instance online teaching has definitely made us - the educators - become more creative and redesign our courses and redefine our curricula to be more inclusive of different populations and humanize our online course and establish a social presence. In the meantime I invite my students to stretch out of their comfort zone and face the invisible and visible barriers with creativity and enthusiasm. If we can establish strong proactive communication, we can motivate students and reduce the anxiety of this uncertain time, especially when it comes to making choices for their future professional lives.
What type of skills will young Online Tutors need?
Negin Tahvildary Ph.D.: Considering that for the first time in history, there are five generations in the workplace, and with recent changes in the population demographics locally and nationally, it is essential for future practitioners to gain proper knowledge in cultural competence, develop social-emotional skills and most importantly, practice critical thinking. These three skills are transferable regardless of the industry. We need to empower compassionate, highly-trained, intellectually-curious, adaptive leaders to efficiently deliver services that meet the social and cultural needs of our nation and the globe.
What experience really stands out on Online Tutor resumes?
Negin Tahvildary Ph.D.: Beyond our central role of educating the next generation of graduates, we must also prepare them to be career-ready, to begin contributing to our nation's success as the next generation of leaders. As a former lawyer and UN officer, I think effective teaching in my field means providing my students with as much exposure to hands-on experience. Therefore, I value students who seek opportunities beyond their normal academic settings and participate in extracurricular activities. I personally have developed a program called the Mediator Mentors as a service-learning initiative which promotes problem-solving skills through cross-age mentorship. At the same time, jobs are becoming more hybrid and therefore we should encourage students to choose between various minors and certificate programs also available on our campuses. For instance, at Fresno State Philosophy Department, apart from traditional philosophy courses, we offer several minors and certificates within the Pre-Law, Peace and Conflict Studies, Religious Studies, and Middle East Studies programs as well as Social Justice and Social Change.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Online Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Sally Scholz Ph.D.: Many of our graduates had to shift gears rapidly. Students who had planned to launch a new career decided instead to take up part-time or temporary positions that would allow them more flexibility. One of the biggest trends is not in the job market, per se, but in the work/life planning. Many of our graduates found themselves moving back home to live with parents rather than launching into a new city. Even those with new jobs spent the first six months of the position being trained and working remotely. They tended to stay with parents in order to save money and avoid moving to a new city during a time when finding a social community would be difficult.
What skills stand out on Online Tutor resumes?
Dr. Amy Carney Ph.D.: That's a hard one to pin down for a history major! I think it entirely depends on the job. Having the ability to fine-tune your resume and cover letter for each job application to highlight the most important skills for that job is a super ability to have. But in general, I would say that demonstrating strong critical thinking and communication skills will always be high on my list for a strong resume. Having those skills front and center will serve as a solid foundation on which a person can best sell him/herself in any job application.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Online Tutors to find work opportunities?
Dr. Amy Carney Ph.D.: We need great teachers, lawyers, archivists, librarians, analysts, et cetera, everywhere in the country. There are often opportunities at think tanks, research institutes, publishers, and government agencies around the country. History is also a viable route for people interested in management and leadership positions in business, and such jobs are likewise available around the country.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Online Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Amy Carney Ph.D.: I think one of the biggest trends we are going to continue to see in the job market is also a valuable skill for college grads and soon-to-be college grads: flexibility. This has always been a minor trend for many jobs - for example, are you willing to move to another part of the state or country for a job? But flexibility is a much more prominent trend now - are you capable of quickly learning the necessary skills to do your job in different formats? In this regard, someone with a history degree, or another humanities or liberal arts degree, will be in a very strong position to apply for a wide range of jobs because of the diverse portfolio of transferable skills students learn in these majors, not the least of which are communication skills.