Incredible, Supportive, Growing Company! - Director of City-Wide Tutoring Varsity Tutors Employee Review

5.0
Mar 25, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

This is the first company I have worked for where I have truly felt part of a team. I love working each day. My co-workers are a fun, supportive group of people that have the common goal of providing high quality tutoring services to our clients. There is not a day that goes by that I don't feel incredibly lucky to be a part of the Varsity Tutors Team.

Cons

Working from home is amazing, but does take a lot of discipline and organization. You have to get used to not having constant interaction with co-workers (although we use Skype on a consistent basis to talk with each other). It's also important to know that this is an actual job, it's not something that can be done on your schedule. We do have set hours even though we work from home. While I don't see these as "cons" I do think it is important for applicants to be aware of the differences between this job and typical "office" jobs.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

The teaching platform is excellent and user-friendly. The virtual classroom includes useful features such as an interactive whiteboard, which makes online teaching effective and engaging. Experienced instructors also have considerable freedom to design their own lessons and adapt materials to students' needs, allowing for high-quality instruction. Payment is processed twice a week, and instructors can easily track their earnings through the platform, which provides transparency and convenience.

Cons

Student cancellations can be challenging, especially when they occur only minutes before class. Some sessions are repeatedly rescheduled and later canceled again, making it difficult to predict income. Policies and procedures may change frequently, requiring instructors to adapt regularly to new guidelines. Work availability can fluctuate significantly. Instructors may have many students during one period and very few later on, particularly when students complete exams or finish their school year. Overall, this can be a good opportunity for supplemental income and flexible teaching experience, but it may not be ideal as a sole or highly predictable source of income.

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