Creating a Great Tutor Profile

Why Your Profile Matters

Your profile is the first thing students see. A strong profile builds trust and gets you more bookings. Think of it as your shop window — it should be inviting, clear, and professional.

Tutors with complete profiles (including a video) get up to 5x more bookings than those without.

Profile Photo

What Works

• A clear, well-lit headshot
• Friendly, approachable expression
• Plain or uncluttered background
• Professional but not overly formal

What to Avoid

• Group photos or heavily cropped images
• Blurry or dark photos
• Sunglasses or anything that hides your face
• Photos that are clearly very old

Upload your photo in Settings > Profile. Recommended size: at least 400x400 pixels.

Writing Your Bio

Your bio should answer three questions students have: Who are you? How do you teach? Why should I choose you?

Structure It Well

1. Opening — A warm introduction with your name and teaching background
2. Experience — Qualifications, years of teaching, any specialities
3. Teaching style — How you approach lessons (structured, conversational, immersive)
4. Who you teach — Beginners, advanced, exam prep, business professionals
5. Personal touch — A hobby or interest that makes you relatable

Example Bio

"Hi! I'm Maria, a certified Spanish teacher from Madrid with 8 years of experience. I specialise in conversational fluency and DELE exam preparation. My lessons are relaxed but structured — we'll chat about topics you enjoy while I gently correct your grammar and expand your vocabulary. When I'm not teaching, I'm probably hiking or trying a new recipe. Let's make learning Spanish fun!"

Keep it under 300 words. Short paragraphs are easier to read on mobile.

Teaching Style Tags

Select tags that describe your approach:

• Conversational
• Structured
• Grammar-focused
• Immersive
• Exam preparation
• Business language
• Casual & fun
• Academic

Students can filter by these tags, so choose the ones that genuinely reflect how you teach.

Languages

Add all the languages you teach, along with your proficiency level:

• Native — It's your first language
• Fluent — Near-native proficiency
• Advanced — Comfortable in complex conversations

Also add the languages you speak that could help with teaching. For example, if you teach Spanish and also speak English, beginner students will appreciate knowing you can explain things in their language.

Intro Video

An intro video is the single most effective thing you can do to increase bookings. Students want to hear your voice and see your personality before committing.

Tips for a Great Video

1. Keep it short — 60-90 seconds is perfect
2. Speak in the language you teach — Show off your skills
3. Introduce yourself — Name, where you're from, what you teach
4. Describe your style — What makes your lessons special?
5. End with a call to action — "Book a trial lesson and let's get started!"

Technical Tips

• Film horizontally (landscape mode)
• Use natural lighting — face a window
• Find a quiet spot with minimal background noise
• Look at the camera, not the screen

Upload your video in Settings > Profile > Intro Video.

Next Steps

• Set your lesson prices
• Learn how students book
• Share your profile link on social media

Still need help? Contact us at support@tutorlingua.co