How to Find Work as a Deaf Tutor

· Apply for online tutoring jobs, like at smarthinking.com.

· Become a member of online deaf tutoring groups.

· For direct online tutoring, install videoconferencing software on your computer like Windows Live Messenger, Netmeeting, Oovoo, Skype, Paltalk, Camfrog, Eyeball Chat, etc.

· Get the service provider application from your local vocational rehabilitation agency, and apply as a tutoring services provider, like at MD DORS Provider Application Form.

· Go to your local university, find the disability support office, and inquire about tutoring deaf students, like at Montgomery College DSS.

· List yourself as a deaf tutor on Craig's List, Handy List, etc.

· Make your own website on geocities.ws, myspace.com, etc.

· Search for forum postings of people looking for deaf tutors, like alldeaf.com.

· Sign up in a tutor directory that includes sign language, like directoryoftutors.com.

· Work at a Deaf tutoring center, like Gally's TIP.

Types of Tutoring Available Out In the World

· Face-to-Face Tutoring (like at TIP at Gallaudet University)

· Mobile Tutoring (driving to the client's home)

· Offline Tutoring (editing papers sent via email)

· Online Tutoring (with webcams and conferencing software)

· Private Tutoring (setting up a solo tutoring business)

· Tutoring Adults (Very little credentials required except in states where tutors are required to be certified like interpreters)

· Tutoring Center (Collecting a group of tutors and setting up your own tutoring location)

· Tutoring Children (Requires a more intensive background check, probably)

· Working for a Hearing Tutoring Company in Person As An Employee (like at the Sylvan Learning Centers, the Huntington Learning Centers, and the Score Educational Centers, are there really Deaf Tutors that do this?)

· Working for a Tutoring Company in Person As An Independent Contractor

· Working for a Tutoring Company Online As An Employee (like at Smarthinking.com)

· Working for a Tutoring Company Online As An Independent Contractor

Credentials Usually Required for Tutoring Deaf Students

· An ability to explain things clearly

· Certification from a national organization

· Excellent written and sign skills

· Expert knowledge in a subject

· Good communication skills

· Previous tutoring experience

· Your own unique curriculum