There are no secrets to success. It is the result of great hard work and preparation. And as you all know, dreams don’t work unless you make an effort to actually make it happen. If you want to get a head start on making your profile outstanding, follow these 7 helpful but very easy steps that might just make you one of Chalkboard’s most sought-after tutors!
1 INTRODUCE YOURSELF
What better introduction would you be needing than to introduce yourself first and foremost. Let the parents and learners know you best by providing your name in the proper format that Chalkboard requires. Still unaware of the correct way of doing it? Continue reading to keep your profile on the right track!
DO
- Do use the Title Case or capitalize ONLY the first letters of your first, middle, and last names. (e.g. Juan Dela Cruz)
DON’T
- Don’t use all capital letters in typing your whole name. (e.g. JUAN DELA CRUZ)
2 FEATURE A PROFESSIONALLY PLEASANT PROFILE PHOTO
There isn’t a secret to success; but there is a secret to getting a perfectly pleasing profile photo that I would gladly tell you. Forget about photoshop and camera filters. Just keep in mind three important letters: A L S!
A is for Angle
Find your best angle that would complement and show off the best version of you! There’s no such thing as not being photogenic. It’s really just about mastering your skill of finding the right angle that would best flaunt your features. In your profile photo, you should highlight your face so it’s best that you know your best angle for that one great close-up shot.
Pro tip: Everyone looks great with the chin slightly down and your head turned about three-quarters to the side.
L is for Lighting
Lighting is a key factor in creating a successful image. Lighting determines not only brightness and darkness, but also tone, mood, and the atmosphere.
Since you want to be as approachable, cheerful, and easy-going in your profile photo, do take your photo in a place where there is a bright light. In certain situations, it is best to shoot outdoors when the sun is out to utilize it into crafting a great lighting for your profile photo.
S is for Smile
A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear. Also, a warm smile is the universal language of kindness. If you want to communicate with a person without saying a word, just smile. Flash your biggest and happiest smile in front of the camera and without a doubt, it will radiate and show how happy you are and welcoming. Your photo will exude with positivity and that might just be the key to earn your profile numerous clicks from parents and learners!
3 SHOWCASE YOUR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
No need to be confused when the website asks you to fill in your Academic Affiliations. It is mainly about three things that would help you give your students a brief background of your education or your school.
- Where you graduated or
- Where you are currently enrolled in or
- Where you currently work or have previously worked.
Your education is the most powerful and impactful tool that you can use to attract more students. So give it your best shot at completing your Academic Affiliations because this might just help you get that next booking!
4 COIN A TAGLINE THAT CONVINCES THE PARENT TO CLICK YOUR PROFILE
Simplicity is the key to brilliance. Keep your tagline short and simple but unforgettable. Just write something that is true to yourself that you think would entice people. It is important that you don’t leave this blank so keep in mind to write something on your tagline. Why leave a space there when you can leave a mark?
Before we go to the next step, let me remind you that the maximum number of characters for your tagline is 50 CHARACTERS. Anything you write after that won’t be published in your profile. So, make every word count!
5 CRAFT YOUR BIO TO SEAL THE DEAL
Your energy introduces you before you can even speak. Once you were able to give a mesmerizing tagline, then talking about yourself more in your bio will just be a walk in the park. Do you want to know how to nail it? Easy! Just remember the 3 C’s and you’re all set!
Creativity-being creative is a natural extension of our enthusiasm. Dare to be creative and pass it on to everyone who’ll see your profile. Just be fun, be yourself, and be creative and you’re already sold!
Concise-The shorter the better! You don’t have to write long paragraphs to convince parents to book you. Sometimes, the shorter the line, the longer they stare!
Check your grammar-You don’t want to put all your efforts to waste just because of a missed grammar. So, take all the time to double or even triple check your bio.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you want to avoid rejections that would make you set up your profile again, kindly AVOID mentioning your full name, contact number, email address, or your social media accounts. This is to ensure privacy of your personal information as stated in the Tutor Terms and Conditions.
6 UPLOAD A PROMISING VIDEO PROFILE
Your talent makes you who you are. You should be proud of it. Give your profile a boost by providing a link to your teaching demo video. This will allow you to show people and give them an idea of how great of an educator you are. A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.
Your video can be uploaded in any online video platform you are aware of, and then just provide us a link to your awesome clip!
7 GET THE VERIFIED BADGE
You may notice that earning the “Screened” badge is automatically granted to your profile once you get into the Chalkboard website. But did you know that you can earn yourself another badge that would make you stand out from others? Get the golden “Verified” badge once you submit at least one of any of these:
- NBI Clearance
- Passport
A piece of cake, right? Parents would more likely click on profiles that are verified. So, what’s stopping you from getting your Verified badge? Submit your document now and earn that golden icon on your profile!
THE BOTTOMLINE
A journey of a thousand miles begin with a single step. In our case, the journey of creating a winning profile begins with 7 easy steps! For beginners, it may be a burden to do all of these online, but what we can assure you is that this will help you in getting more students. In a sea of online tutors, it is always a dilemma of how you can be the best catch of them all. Just follow these 7 best tricks and believe it or not, parents and learners will start booking for your service one by one! If you are confident that you did a great job in creating your winning profile, then nothing’s gonna stop you into becoming one of Chalkboard’s most in demand online tutors!
