Career fit quiz

Is Tutor the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the tutor career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the tutor job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like explaining things
Statement 2 of 8I’m patient
Statement 3 of 8I know a subject well
Statement 4 of 8I want flexible work
Statement 5 of 8I enjoy one-on-one teaching
Statement 6 of 8I might want my own business
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Weeks to months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $43,350 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Tutors help students learn subjects and skills, prepare for tests and build study habits, working one-on-one or in small groups in person or online.

  • Assess students’ strengths and gaps
  • Explain concepts clearly
  • Guide practice and homework
  • Prepare students for tests
  • Teach study and organization skills

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