New Tutor Guide: How to Build Your Profile on YouLearnt A step-by-step guide to completing your tutor profile and ranking higher in YouLearnt's tutor search

When a new tutor joins the YouLearnt platform, the most important first step isn't looking for students; it's setting up a complete and correct profile. The Find Tutors page is where learners search for and choose their tutor, and how each tutor ranks in these results depends on a clear measure called the Profile Score. The more complete your profile and the better your performance, the higher you rank and the more students you attract.

In this guide, we'll walk you through every step, page by page, so you know exactly what to do after logging in, and how each part of your profile affects your visibility to students.

Step 1: Add Your Personal Information

After logging in, go to the account settings page

From here, fill in your personal details completely: your name, country, language, and any other required information.

Important note: You must use your real name and a real photo of yourself. Using a fake name or a photo that isn't really you can get your account suspended. Trust is the foundation of the relationship between a tutor and a student on the platform.

Profile Picture

Your photo is the first thing students see, and it shapes their first impression of you. Keep the following tips in mind when choosing your picture:

• Smile in your photo and look directly at the camera.
• Use a recent photo.
• Use a high-resolution photo.
• Use a clear, sharp photo.
• Avoid any logos or contact details in the photo.
• Be the only person in the photo.
• Avoid selfies.
• A neutral background is a great choice.
• Make sure your face is the focus of the photo.
• Wear clothing that reflects the subject you teach.
• Don't wear sunglasses.
• Don't use filters that distort the photo unnaturally.
• Avoid photos that are too bright or too dark.
• Don't use a photo with a frame around it.

All of these details are part of how YouLearnt evaluates your photo, so following them raises your score.

Step 2: Qualifications and Experience

After adding your personal details, go to the background page, where you can add:

• Your certificates, especially the one directly related to the subject you'll teach. This certificate gives students clear proof that you're genuinely qualified to teach that subject, and it's a key element in raising your profile's ranking.
• Your practical experience, whether it's general teaching experience or experience specific to the subject you teach. Write this clearly and accurately, as it's also counted in your profile evaluation.

Step 3: Add the Subjects You Teach

Next, go to the subjects page, where you can:

• Add the subject or subjects you'd like to teach.
• Set your hourly rate for each subject.
• Upload photos related to each subject. For example, if you teach a handicrafts subject, you can upload photos of your own work. You should upload at least five photos per subject.
• Upload videos related to each subject, showing how you actually explain it. You should upload at least three videos per subject.

Before setting your price, it's important to read the platform's pricing policy first, so you set a fair rate that aligns with YouLearnt's guidelines.

Step 4: Describe Yourself to Students

After adding your subjects, go to the profile description page:

Writing Your Bio and Introducing Yourself

On this page, you'll fill in two separate fields: your Bio and your Introduce Yourself section.

• Bio: A short, punchy summary of who you are, up to 160 characters. Think of it as the tagline that appears next to your name in search results; make it clear and memorable, since it's often the first thing a student reads.
• Introduce Yourself: A detailed introduction where you tell your full story. Talk about your educational background, your teaching style, and what sets you apart from other tutors. This section must be written in English first, and you can then add versions in any other languages you speak.

Adding Your Introduction Video

From the same page, you can add your introduction video. This video is your first chance to convince students that you're the right tutor for them.

Introduction video tips:

• You are the only subject of the video — avoid any other distractions.
• Avoid visual or audio distractions in the background.
• Look directly at the camera.
• Don't read from a script — speak naturally and spontaneously.
• The video should be between two and five minutes long.
• Use a friendly, warm tone.
• Remember that this video is specifically for the YouLearnt platform.

While speaking, make sure to answer the following questions, in order:

1. What is your first name?
2. What subjects do you teach?
3. What certificates or experience do you have?
4. What is your nationality?
5. What languages can you teach in?
6. What dialect do you speak?

End the video by inviting the student to book their first lesson with you.

Step 5: Set Your Availability

Next, go to the availability management page

From this page, set the times you're available to teach for a full month. This is one of the most important factors determining whether students can book with you; the more open your schedule and the more time slots you offer, the higher your chances that a student will find a time that suits them.

Ideally, your minimum availability should be at least 24 hours per week.

Tip to save time: Use the weekly availability feature instead of adding each date one by one. For example, if you set Tuesday from 5 PM to 9 PM, this slot will automatically repeat every week, without needing to re-add it manually each time.

Step 6: Identity Verification

One of the most important steps for building trust with students is completing identity verification on your account. This step proves that you're a real, trustworthy person, and it directly affects your profile's ranking in search results.

If You Need Help

If you run into any issue at any step, you can reach out to the support team at any time through support page.

After Setting Up Your Profile: Tools You'll Use Daily

Once your profile is set up, you'll need to use several other pages regularly to manage your work as a tutor on the platform.

Statistics Page and Tracking Your Profile Score

Through the statistics page, you can see exactly what your Profile Score is, and find out which elements you're still missing.

We recommend checking this page regularly, as it tells you precisely where you stand and what you need to do to raise your ranking.

Classes Page

Through this page, you can manage all of your classes

From within each class, you can:

• Assign homework for students.
• Create quizzes.
• Track upcoming scheduled lessons.
• Review completed recorded lessons.

Calendar Page

Through the calendar page, you can see all your booked appointments in an organized weekly calendar view.

Important reminder: Sticking to every appointment you book is essential. Missing a booked lesson, or repeatedly cancelling lessons, both clearly and negatively affect your profile ranking. So only accept a booking if you're sure you can commit to it.

Creating Assessment Quizzes for Students

You can also create a placement or assessment quiz for your students through assessments page.

The system generates a unique link for this quiz that you can share with any student, even if they aren't registered on the platform yet. The student can complete the quiz through the link, and their results appear directly to you.

Writing Articles on the YouLearnt Blog

Through the tutor blog page, you can publish articles in your area of expertise

These articles appear on the YouLearnt blog and in search engine results, which helps you build a recognized personal and professional name, as well as raise your profile score. We recommend publishing at least one article every three months.

Also, try to stay active in the YouLearnt community by asking a helpful educational question or answering a question from another student or tutor, at least once a month. This simple monthly activity shows that you're an active member of the platform and raises your profile evaluation.

Withdrawing Your Earnings

You can withdraw your balance at any time. Go to the finance page

Then click on the "withdrawal methods" icon, then click "Add," and all withdrawal methods available in your country will appear. These methods vary from country to country.

Other Factors That Affect Your Ranking

Alongside all the steps above, there are ongoing daily factors that are continuously counted in your profile evaluation, and you should pay attention to them throughout your time on the platform:

• Positive student reviews: Put effort into every lesson, since a satisfied student leaves a positive review that raises your ranking.
• Fast responses to new student messages: When a new student sends you a question before booking, try to respond as quickly as possible.
• No reports or actions taken against your account: Maintain professional, respectful behavior with every student, at all times.

All of these factors, together with the steps covered in this guide, make up the "Profile Score" that determines your ranking on the Find Tutors page.

If you'd prefer to see the steps in action, you can watch the video playlist on YouTube here.

Conclusion

Building a strong profile on YouLearnt isn't complicated, but it does require patience and attention to detail. Start by completing your personal information and photo, then add your qualifications and the subjects you teach, then write your description and record your videos, and set your availability. After that, maintain your daily performance through commitment, quick responses, and active participation in the blog and community.

Every step you take seriously brings you closer to appearing at the top of search results, and closer to your first students on YouLearnt.