Tutors have always been in demand, but tutoring services are being sought out now more than ever as schools all over the globe move to virtual learning as a result of COVID-19. With students at home, many schools have suspended the majority of in-person resources previously available to students. We know teachers will do their best to facilitate learning while virtual, but a lot of responsibility is going to fall back on parents. Some parents may have the ability to assist with coursework, but for those who are still working during the day, a virtual school year is going to be a hard balance. Even if parents have the bandwidth to help with their children’s schooling, they may not have the needed expertise in some subjects. Without the ability to connect with teachers and faculty, finding a tutor to help children succeed is going to be incredibly important for parents.
Tutoring has conventionally been an in-person arrangement. Students meet their tutor at the library or in their homes, spend an hour reviewing homework, studying for an upcoming exam, or practicing tricky math problems, and then part ways. But due to the pandemic, that’s having to change. Instead, we’re seeing many tutors transition their sessions to online platforms. Students are going to school virtually, so why not tutor virtually?
While virtual tutoring certainly poses some valid challenges, it also opens up enormous opportunities. First, it allows students to be able to meet with their tutors in a safe, socially-distanced manner. The community can still support one another without having to interact in person. Second, no longer does the tutor or student have to be from your local area. Why not expand your search and engage with students from over the world? A university student majoring in economics in the U.K. can be an online tutor for an elementary school student in California working on their math homework. We are losing the ability to interact in person, but we can counteract that with an increase in flexibility and expertise!
TrovaPage has been paying attention to the trends in the online tutoring space and we have identified the top 6 most in demand subjects for this school year:
- Math
This is by far the most searched for subject for online tutors to help with. From basic elementary math, to college level calculus and trigonometry, tutors are in high demand. Finding an online math tutor right now isn’t the easiest for parents, as the number of tutors providing services for math seems to be relatively low.
2. English
Whether the student is in the United States and looking to improve their grammar or creative writing skills, or is an international student trying to learn English verb tenses, online English tutors are highly sought after.
3. Spanish
Similar to English, this is a subject that is in demand around the world and isn’t limited to just students. People of all ages and educational backgrounds are looking for online Spanish tutors. As the second most spoken language in the world, it’s no surprise that Spanish tutors are in high demand.
4. Chemistry
One of the most complex subjects to study, it comes at no shock that students all over the world are looking for an online chemistry tutor. According to Prepscholar.com, chemistry is one of the most challenging AP (or IB) exams for students from a pass/fail rate perspective.
5. SAT Prep
It’s unclear what the future holds for standardized college admission tests. That being said, students are still preparing to take the tests as usual. We’re all looking forward to the day our world returns to “normal”, so it makes sense that online SAT tutors are in demand.
6. French
Another popular language for both high school students and adults alike, demand is high for online French tutors to help teach this romance language. Oui, bien sur.
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