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Become a tutor.
Learning partners.

A curated network of independent educators supporting high-intent families in your neighborhood. You choose your schedule, your students, and your experience level — we handle everything else.

Families come to you

No cold outreach, no bidding. We match high-intent families directly to your profile.

Stripe Express payments

Fast, transparent payouts. You see exactly what you earn after every session.

Set your own schedule

You choose your days, neighborhoods, and which introductions to accept.

Referral bonuses

Refer a tutor who joins and completes their first paid package — earn $50. Campus ambassadors earn ongoing commissions.

Choose your tier. Set your rate.

Every tutor selects one of three experience levels. Each level has its own payout percentage applied to the base rate for your ZIP code — ensuring fairness, transparency, and consistent expectations for families.

Standard
Standard
50%
payout of session rate
Early tutoring experience — building your practice
Ideal for foundational subjects and homework support
Flexible scheduling and high availability
Certn background check — no upfront cost to you
Elite
Elite
70%
payout of session rate
Deep expertise in advanced or specialized subjects
Experience with AP, IB, honors, or competitive prep
Strong academic background from top institutions
Track record of measurable student outcomes

You always choose your own level. An optional AI-suggested tier is provided based on your credentials — it is never required.

Transparent rates. Every ZIP.

Every ZIP code has three distinct base prices — one for each experience level. Rates reflect local demand, family expectations, and the academic support requested in that neighborhood.

Advanced subjects (AP, IB, SHSAT, SAT, languages) carry a small modifier that increases the base rate to reflect preparation and expertise.

The formula

Final Rate = Base Rate × (1 + Subject Modifier)
Tutor Earnings = Final Rate × Your Payout %

Because each ZIP produces three base prices, you always know exactly what you earn — and families always see a consistent, neighborhood-aligned rate.

NeighborhoodStd 50%Prem 60%Elite 70%
Upper East Side$90/hr$110/hr$135/hr
Tribeca / SoHo$90/hr$110/hr$135/hr
Park Slope$85/hr$100/hr$120/hr
Forest Hills$85/hr$100/hr$120/hr
Riverdale$80/hr$95/hr$115/hr
Sample base rates by neighborhood — actual rates set per ZIP at launch. Final rates vary by subject or program complexity.

Teach more. Admin less.

We handle the parts that slow most independent tutors down. You focus entirely on teaching.

Family matching

We identify families whose goals, schedule, and ZIP code match your profile. You receive an introduction — you decide whether to accept it.

Certn Verified — at no upfront cost

Xmission covers your background check through Certn, our FCRA-compliant screening partner. There is nothing to pay before your first session. A one-time fee of $13.99 is deducted from your first package payout — it never recurs.

Stripe Express payouts

Payments processed automatically after each session. You see your earnings, your payout schedule, and your invoice history in one place.

AI-generated parent briefs

After each session, submit a short update. Our system generates a polished parent brief automatically — no writing required from you.

Full schedule control

Set your available days, times, and neighborhoods. Accept or decline any introduction. Your practice, your terms.

Professional credibility

Your Xmission profile displays a Certn Verified badge — confirming you have independently passed a national criminal check, sex offender registry search, SSN trace, and global watchlist screening. Families see this before the first introduction.

From application to first session.

A straightforward, low-friction process designed to get you working with families as quickly as possible.

01
~6 minutes

Submit your application

Share your background, subjects, availability, and the neighborhoods you'll service. Our AI assessment reviews your application and provides a preliminary result within minutes.

02
~5 minutes

Stripe payment setup

Once approved, you'll receive a Stripe Express invitation to set up direct deposit. This takes approximately 5 minutes and is completed before your background check begins.

03
minutes to a few hours

Background check

Once your Stripe setup is complete, Xmission initiates your Certn background check automatically. You'll receive an email from Certn to provide consent and complete the process. There is no upfront cost — a one-time $13.99 fee is deducted from your first package payout, and never again. Once your background check clears, your verified profile goes live and families can discover and request you.

✦ Certn Verified

Your screening. Our cost.

Xmission Tutors covers your background check upfront through Certn, our FCRA-compliant screening partner. There is nothing to pay before your first session. A one-time screening fee of $13.99 is deducted from your first package payout — it does not recur on any future payout, ever.

A copy of your completed report is sent directly to you from Certn for your personal records.

Your Certn check includes:

  • SSN Trace — confirms your identity
  • National Criminal Database
  • Sex Offender Registry — all 50 states
  • Global Watchlist & Sanctions

What families see on your profile

The Certn Verified badge

Once cleared, your profile displays a Certn Verified badge visible to every family who views your listing. This badge confirms you have independently passed a national criminal check, sex offender registry search, SSN trace, and global watchlist screening.

It is a meaningful trust signal that directly increases your likelihood of receiving introduction requests from high-intent families.

Great education spreads through trusted relationships.

When you refer tutors who complete their first paid package, you earn real money. The more you refer, the more you earn — automatically through Stripe.

$50

Direct referral bonus

Earned when a tutor you refer completes their first paid package. Paid at the next payout cycle.

2%

Campus Ambassador earnings

Refer 5+ tutors and become a Campus Ambassador. Earn 2% of each referred tutor's earnings for their first 6 months — passively, automatically.

Safety, clarity, and trust.

Every policy exists to protect students, support tutors, and build the kind of trust that makes families confident from the very first session.

Certn Verified

Every tutor completes a background check through Certn before their first introduction. Xmission covers the cost — a one-time $13.99 fee is deducted from your first package payout, and never again.

In-person sessions only

All sessions take place in person, in public or family-approved locations. Clear location expectations are set at the time of introduction.

Clear communication

We maintain structured communication expectations and provide support when questions arise. You're never navigating a difficult family situation alone.

Ready to join the network?

Apply in 6 minutes. AI decision within minutes of submission. First family introduction within days of activation.