Frequently Asked Questions- For Student Tutors/ Student Tutor Members

1.  What is Students Connecting? Students Connecting is the first multilingual online community exclusively dedicated to connecting student members/ parents of student members seeking tutoring services with student tutor members providing tutoring services! Students Connecting wants to empower students to reach their highest academic potential, and provides tools and resources to connect students seeking tutoring services with student tutors in the language, subject area, and at all academic levels from kindergarten through post graduate levels. Students Connecting wants students to “connect” with each other in the way that they prefer- through in person tutoring sessions and/ or through all web enabled communication platforms!

2.  Why should I join Students Connecting as a Student Tutor Member? Students Connecting is all about students! We want to provide you as a Student Tutor Member with opportunities to share your tutoring skills and experience as you build your tutoring business and earn money. During Phase 1 of our launch through June 14, 2011, Students Connecting is inviting Student Tutors to join our community as Charter Members with “Free” membership! We hope that you will join our community, build your profile, and share with us your suggestions as to how we can make Students Connecting your Number 1 Student Tutoring resource. We will launch Phase 2 on June 15,- September 14, 2011, and we will continue to reach out to you, and also during this time we will reach out to students/ parents of students seeking your tutoring services. During Phase 2- September 14, 2011, Student Tutor Membership continues to be “Free”, and we hope during Phase 2 that you will have opportunities to “connect” with student members seeking your tutoring services, and that student members will have opportunities to “ connect” with you through our innovative set of tools and resources! We always welcome your suggestions and feedback to help us provide you with the highest level of value, service and satisfaction! (Link to “How it Works” Student Tutor Members)

3.  Why is Students Connecting unique? Students Connecting wants to provide you as a Student Tutor Member with a variety of innovative tools to help you build your tutoring business as you share your tutoring skills and experience, and earn money. At Students Connecting, you ALWAYS keep 100% of your earnings! Students Connecting encourages you to FIND, CONNECT and COMMUNICATE with students seeking your tutoring services in the language, subject area, at the academic level from K- Post Graduate Levels in the way you prefer- through in person sessions and/ or through web enabled communication platforms!

4.  How much does it cost to join Students Connecting? Membership at Students Connecting is FREE to all Student Tutor Members through September 14, 2011. Our Membership Subscription Plans ( which begin on September 15, 2011) provide you with Full Membership privileges at a cost of $10.00-$20.00 per month, depending on the plan you choose! ( Link to Subscription Plans). You set your own tutoring rates, and all of your earnings are yours to keep. There are NO percentages paid to Students Connecting as with other tutoring services, and you save money on advertising your tutoring services. (An online advertisement through a local news publication can cost up to $150.00 for only 10 days)! Students Connecting uses the most up to date advertising and promotional campaigns to direct students and parents of students to our website where you can “connect” with each other, in order to additionally save you time! ( Link to “How it Works”)

5.  How old do I need to be to become a Student Tutor Member at Students Connecting?
Student Tutor Members must be Age 16 and Above to become Student Tutor Members at Students Connecting. (Link to “How it Works Student Tutor Members”)

6.  What qualifications does a Student Tutor Member need to have at Students Connecting?
At Students Connecting, we want to empower all of our Student Tutor Members to share their tutoring skills and experience as they build their tutoring businesses as independent contractors. We believe that Student Tutors who have achieved mastery in specific academic subject areas, and who can share their knowledge and experience with students seeking their tutoring services are best qualified to become Student Tutor Members at Students Connecting! (Link to Tips for Successful Tutoring Sessions)

7.  How do I join Students Connecting as a Student Tutor Member?
We want to make it easy for all student tutors to become members of our Students Connecting community. We encourage Student Tutors Age 16- Under Age 18 to join our community with the permission of their parents/ legal guardians. To begin your registration, click on “Register Now” our “Home” Page where you will be directed to our “Date of Birth” page. After entering your Date of Birth, you will be directed to our Registration Page- Step 1 corresponding to your age- ie: Age 16- Under Age 18, and Age 18 And Above. You will be asked to fill out information which we will verify to protect you and ensure that you are “you”. You will then complete your registration through an easy set of steps.( See “How it Works Student Tutor Members”)

8.  What do I do if I lose my Password, or if I am having difficulty with my profile or in navigating through the Students Connecting website?
If you forget your Password , you can click to retrieve it and/ or to reset it. If you continue to experience difficulty with your Password, with your Profile or in navigating through the website, you can contact us by phone at ( ) or via email at ( ). We will get back to you as soon as possible, and will escalate your request to resolve it within 24-48 hours

9.  What are the rates that Student Tutor Members charge for providing tutoring services?
At Students Connecting, you are able to set your own tutoring rate which usually ranges from $10.00-30.00 per hour. The rate that you charge for your tutoring services will vary with your experience, subject material, and academic level in which you will be providing tutoring services. You can negotiate your rate with the Student Members/ Parents of Student Members Seeking your Tutoring Services, and you will always be able to update your tutoring rate information in your profile

10.  I have registered as a Student Tutor Member and I am waiting for my verification e-mail- How do I get it?
Your verification e-mail should arrive in your inbox within 30 minutes. ( Please also check your Spam folder to see if it is there). If you do not receive the verification e-mail within that time frame, please contact us ( Link to Contact Us)

11.  Does Students Connecting conduct background checks?
Students Connecting does not conduct background checks for our Student Tutor Members / Student Members Seeking Tutoring Services. Please visit our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for additional information.

12.  What does my membership as a Student Tutor Member pay for?
Students Connecting seeks to provide our Student Tutor Members with opportunities to Find, Connect, and Communicate with Student Members Seeking Tutoring Services. We develop ongoing advertising and promotional campaigns created to direct students and parents of students seeking tutoring services to our website where they can connect with you, and you can connect with them! We seek to provide continuous innovation in content and technology as we build our community together. We update our website on an ongoing basis to ensure that we are providing the highest level of value and service to you by working together with our administrative staff members in customer service and IT technology

13.  I have posted my qualifications and have not heard from anyone. How long does it take for people to respond to my posting?
There is no set time frame for students to respond to your posting. Sometimes it can take several hours, and at other times it may take several weeks or longer. Check to make sure that you have included all information that will help students make a decision to contact you, and review your profile to see if there are additional subjects and academic levels that you can include to provide you with additional opportunities to find tutoring jobs

14.  How do I arrange payment with Student Members/ Parents of Student Members Seeking Tutoring Services? (Please also see our “Tips for Student Tutor Members”). You can negotiate your payments directly with Student Members/ Parents of Student Members Seeking Tutoring Services in the way that you prefer. You can arrange for payment through your online checking / savings account, through a PayPal account you have and/ or through payment made to you directly in person. Students Connecting recommends that you receive payment prior to conducting tutoring sessions to ensure that you take care of business first so that you can focus on providing your tutoring services for the entire time that you have scheduled

15.  Can I conduct tutoring sessions on my I-Pad?
Students Connecting wants to empower you as a Student Tutor Member to Find, Connect and Communicate with Student Members/ Parents of Student Members in the way(s) that you prefer! You can communicate and conduct tutoring sessions in person and also through web enabled communication platforms, expanding your opportunities to reach out to Student Members/ Parents of Student Members Seeking your Tutoring Services. Our mobile website www. studentsconnecting.mobi provides opportunities for Student Tutor Members and Parents of Student Tutor Members to Find, Connect and Communicate On- the- Go!

Frequently Asked Questions for Student Tutors/ Student Tutor Members

16.  What if the subject in which I want to provide tutoring services is not listed?
Please scroll down through the list of subjects and add your subject to the “Other”Field

17.  I want to tutor elementary school age children. How can I post to provide tutoring services for this age group? You can indicate on your profile the age group and subject areas in which you want to tutor. Students Connecting provides membership subscription plans to students of all ages and their parents

18.  Where do tutoring sessions take place? Students Connecting wants all of our members to conduct tutoring sessions, Where, When and How you prefer! Many students work together at public places- ie: libraries, coffee shops, and schools. Many students like to work at the homes of the Student Members/ Parents of the Student Members and/ or at the homes of the Student Tutor Members. Many students like to work online using their web enabled communication platforms to “Find”, “Connect” and “Communicate” with other students and conduct tutoring sessions by using their computers, I-Pads and even their smart phones! Students Connecting encourages all of our members to decide together how to best communicate with each other. Innovative technology has made it easy for students to communicate with each other across town or across the country! (Link to Tips for A Safe Online Experience)

19.  I have several friends who I think will be interested in finding student tutors to help them. What can they do now before the Students Connecting Phase 2 launch begins on June 15, 2011? We hope that you will let your friends know about our Students Connecting community, to see if we can help them find a tutor, (beginning on June 15, 2011). ( Link to How it Works Student Members).We encourage your friends to contact us and let us know in which subjects they are seeking tutoring services, and share their feedback with us. If any of your friends are interested in providing tutoring services, please let them know about Students Connecting to see if they are interested in joining our community as Student Tutor Members!

 

Frequently Asked Questions for Students/Parents of Students Seeking Tutoring Services/ Student Members/ Parents of Student Members Seeking Tutoring Services

1.  What is “Students Connecting”? ( Answer identical to answer for Student Tutors- no need to translate)

2.  Why should I join “Students Connecting” as a Student Member Seeking Tutoring Services? Students Connecting is all about students! We seek to empower our Student Members Seeking Tutoring Services to reach their highest academic potential, and we recognize that students can only accomplish this when they understand, and can process the concepts and material presented to them. Student tutors can relate to other students and are able to engage them in the learning experience as they work together to “Set”, “Reach For” and “ Achieve” their academic goals.

3.  When can I join Students Connecting as a Student Member/ Parent of a Student Member Seeking Tutoring Services? We will reach out to all students/ parents of students seeking tutoring services and invite them to join our community beginning on June 15, 2011 during Phase 2 of our two Phase Launch. ( Link to “How it Works” Student Members Seeking Tutoring Services)

4.  Why is Students Connecting unique? Students Connecting wants to provide you as a Student Member Seeking Tutoring Services with a wide variety of innovative tools to help you find the right student tutor to meet your tutoring needs. We are committed to helping you FIND, CONNECT and COMMUNICATE with Student Tutor Members who can share their tutoring skills and experience with you in the language, subject area, at the academic level that you are seeking from K- Post Graduate levels- in the way you prefer- through in person sessions and/or through web enabled communication platforms!

5.  How much does it cost to join Students Connecting ? Membership at Students Connecting is FREE to all Student Members/ Parents of Student Members at Students Connecting. You will need to register as a Student Member to become part of our community, and to “connect” with Student Tutor Members Providing Tutoring Services.

6.  How old do I need to be to become a Student Member Seeking Tutoring Services at Students Connecting? At Students Connecting we want to invite students of all ages and their parents to become members of our community. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our visitors and our members, and to ensure full compliance with Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA) (Link to COPPA Policy), we have streamlined our registration process to include specific registration requirements for all age groups. ( Link to “How it Works” for Student Members) ( Link to Privacy Policy); (Link to Terms of Use).

7.  What can I do between now and June 15, 2011 if I want to join Students Connecting as a Student Member Seeking Tutoring Services? We hope that you will visit us at www.studentsconnecting.com and at www.studentsconnecting.mobi ( coming soon) to see all of the exciting and innovative tools and resources that we will have for you as a Member of our Students Connecting community! We hope that you will contact us at { }, share your feedback and suggestions with us, and let us know in which subject areas you are seeking tutoring services. Please let your friends know about Students Connecting , to see if they are interested in joining our community as a Student Tutor Member Providing Tutoring Services or if we can help them find a student tutor!

8.  How can I get more information about Students Connecting as a prospective Student Member Seeking Tutoring Services?
We encourage you to contact us with your questions, and we will have additional FAQs as we get closer to our Phase 2 Launch date of June 15, 2011.