The best job on campus

Set your own hours, tutor the courses you know, and work online or on campus. Nimbus takes care of the scheduling and the paperwork.

Why tutor with Nimbus

Earn income or volunteer credit while you build skills employers look for.

  • Your schedule

    Set your availability and the courses you are comfortable teaching.

  • Real experience

    Session planning, communication, and leadership, plus a network of students, professors, and staff.

  • 24-hour support

    Technical support around the clock, and training from your program or Nimbus.

  • Feedback that counts

    Student reviews help you improve and show what you can do.

  • No paperwork

    Timesheets, payments, credits, and volunteer hours are tracked in the app.

  • Online or on campus

    Meet at approved campus locations or on the Nimbus virtual platform.

How to become a tutor

  1. Apply

    Apply through your school’s program, your students’ union, or the Nimbus Partner Success Team.

  2. Get trained

    Receive training and best practices from your program or from Nimbus.

  3. Set up your profile

    Choose your courses and set your availability. Course approvals check your latest transcript.

  4. Start tutoring

    Students book you in the app. Payments reach your bank account through Stripe.

Your profile does the selling

Students choose tutors from their profiles. Add a photo and a short intro, list your courses, and show your hours and response time. Reviews and badges, such as CRLA certification, build trust fast.

Tutor marketing guide (PDF, 10 MB)

Nimbus mobile app: tutor Kevin Tran's profile under a campus photo, with a Book a session button

Advice from a tutor who runs a program

“Create a really thoughtful tutor profile and apply to teach as many courses as possible, because you can always turn them off if you’re getting busy. You’re more likely to get a student if you have more course coverage and more availability.”

Katarina AllanPresidentMount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union

Ready to apply?

Apply through your school’s tutoring program or students’ union. Not sure where to start? Send us a message and we’ll help you find the right application route.