📱 Best Platforms
Wyzant, Nextdoor, Facebook Groups
📖 The Hustle
Help elementary students build strong foundations in math and reading. You do not need a teaching degree — just patience and the ability to explain things simply. Meet at the library for 45-60 minute sessions. Charge $20-30 per hour. Most parents want two sessions per week. With 5 weekly students, that is steady $400+ monthly income.
🚀 First Step
Create a Wyzant profile listing elementary math and reading, then post on Nextdoor offering a free 20-minute assessment session for local students.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Use the student's own homework and textbooks — do not create extra work for them
- Send a quick progress note to parents after each session
- Meet at the public library — it is free, quiet, and comfortable for both you and the student
🛠 Tools & Resources: Wyzant, Nextdoor, Khan Academy, IXL, Google Docs