Thursday, September 3, 2020

Website Spotlight: TutorMe

TutorMe provides 24/7 personalized on-demand tutoring for over 300 subjects with over 10,000 tutors readily available. TutorMe supports all grade levels from 1st grade to graduate school. Their mission is to level the academic playing field for students everywhere. TutorMe believes that every student should have access to incredible tutors regardless of where they go to school or what resources their parents have available. Some additional traits of the TutorMe platform include:

  • Students paired with a tutor tailor-fit for them in under 30 seconds with 97% efficiency

  • 24/7, on-demand support for students to get help when they need it and for schools to extend services beyond school/center hours

  • Advanced and predictive analytics to visualize data

  • Lessons conducted via video chat, screen sharing, and virtual whiteboards archived for future reference so students feel closely connected to the tutor and the material

  • Mobile friendly and fully safe and secure (compliant with all applicable laws)

  • ADA compliant and works with screen reader (able to magnify the screen and filter out tutors based on who has experience with special needs).

The TutorMe platform has seen 4x user growth since March and they expect to see even more demand for online tutoring in the fall. I’ve included additional statistics below on the TutorMe platform and student engagement/success rates.

  • Universities see average 40% increase in student engagement

  • Pilot data showed 15% higher success rate among TutorMe users than non-users* (any specific university data we can use instead?)

  • Q2 350% customer usage growth, 850% year over year increase

I had a chance to interview Myles Hunter, CEO and Co-Founder of TutorMe, to learn more.

What are some advantages of online tutoring - besides the obvious social distancing?
  • Online tutoring provides supplemental skill-building for students in a way that is significantly more cost-effective and convenient than traditional services.
  • Students are more likely to reach out for help when the physical barrier is removed.
  • Online tutoring is more convenient, available 24/7 for students.
  • One of the benefits of online tutoring is the ability to access expertise from far away in your home. Not only will you have more tutors available, but you can also choose from highly qualified tutors with direct experience in the areas you intend to study

How can online tutoring benefit students with specific learning needs?
  • Our mission is to level the playing field for all students, regardless of location, time, ability, school they attend, or resources they have available. To accomplish this, we provide accessible, effective, and engaging tutoring that meets each individual student where they are in their development.
  • Online tutoring allows students to work on their schoolwork, or get support, in the comfort of their own home, without distractions from other students. This familiar setting helps students feel more at ease and receptive to learning. Our platform offers tutors from all different backgrounds, and those who have specialized experience working with a variety of learning needs.
How can online tutoring help bridge academic gaps?
  • Tutoring can always help improve your overall grades and satisfaction as a student. However, with COVID-19, we’re seeing a huge increase in students who are behind on school work. Therefore, tutoring is there to support students with one-on-one attention. Online tutoring is there to fill any learning gaps and ensure that students aren’t getting stuck on particular areas.
  • Tutoring also provides social-emotional support for students. Feedback from students on TutorMe services indicates that when students have the help of a highly qualified tutor, they never feel lost or alone, and they gain the confidence they need to succeed.

What sets TutorMe apart from other tutoring services?
  • We offer 24/7, on-demand support for students to get help when they need it and for schools to extend services beyond school/center hours.
  • A student is matched to a tutor in under 30 seconds.
  • TutorMe has 300+ subjects, from elementary to graduate school level.
  • We also have more than 12,000 highly qualified, rigorously tested and experienced tutors. (We only accept 4% of those who apply).
  • The advanced lesson space helps create a learning experience that’s as close to face-to-face as possible and, in many ways, even better.

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