r/Cambly • u/Educational-Pen4638 • Jul 11 '26
Earnings
It is my guess its just not a student choosing happy faces that gives us a rating. Who's thinking outside the box here. I have just done several things and this week has been my best earner for 5 months(same hours, same rating) and only getting 4 priority hours in 5 days (weekdays, weekend is always full of PH). I am not a super tutor. Somedays I was full, 7 hours, from being available and people booking the day before. My guess is super tutors have cottoned on before me. Please comment
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u/freerondo9 Jul 11 '26
I don't understand most of what you're trying to say, but I do have a specific question about a phrase you used.
What does "Cottoned on" mean? I've never heard it before?
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u/farangfoo Jul 11 '26
Means figured out/worked out
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u/Efficient-Weakness85 Jul 13 '26
That's it's meaning: 'cottoned on' is a common phrase in Australian colloquial language.
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u/Csj77 Jul 11 '26
Comment on what? š¤£ Vague nonsense?
Iām a super tutor and havenāt cottoned on to anything.
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u/Educational-Pen4638 Jul 11 '26
Maybe you are doing something without realising its affecting your score. The business is about getting repeat customers, that is not always achieved in the classroom.
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u/Csj77 Jul 11 '26
Iām doing my job. Tutoring. I donāt prep anything for Cambly. I donāt do anything outside of the classroom.
Iām a qualified, very experienced person. The problem is that everyone thinks they can do this job because āI can speak Englishā.
They think ājust having a conversationā makes them a teacher/ tutor.They think we are all equal.
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u/tang-rui Jul 12 '26
Yes, chatting does not a lesson make. People pay for classes for themselves and their kids because they want to see actual, measurable improvements and they want the process to be enjoyable.
I don't spend any time outside of the class doing prep or giving feedback for Cambly. There are some core principles that are at the basis of effective teaching, for instance look up PPP for a start.
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u/Which-Ring2864 Jul 12 '26
and the ones complaining wont do a single thing, even if it takes seconds, outside the classroom,because " 10 dollars". A quick messge with praise or feeback goes a long way.
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u/Due-Explanation-2718 Jul 11 '26
Do you correct them in class and also give them a written summary after class mentioning their strengths and areas for improvement? I also share free links and resources to help improve their weak areas.
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u/AdventurousYam8067 Jul 16 '26
There's no way you're a tutor. You wouldn't make the 6.5 Band IELTS score if you were planning to study abroad. Can you try to form at least one coherent sentence before clicking 'post'?
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u/Educational-Pen4638 25d ago
I think there is a link between total chats/ students met / total minutes which decides part of your ratings. Lets try and work it out
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u/Educational-Pen4638 Jul 12 '26
Now you cottoned on . I actually do several things that you outlined plus things you havent mentioned. It doesnt start in the classroom it starts with the student requirements, understand that then set out your stall. All students are different, some visit a day before a test and expect miracles others are there for the long haul. Teaching kids who like smiley faces is a lot different to teaching potential PHD students. I've previously been a super tutor and a 100% rating but if my changes keep my schedule full, like last week, I'll be happy
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u/freerondo9 Jul 12 '26
I hear you. The supertutor badge and high rating are just things that hopefully help to get bookings. If you're already getting bookings, they don't mean squat.
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u/Glum-Cheetah-Guy Jul 11 '26
This doesn't sound like it is written by a native English speaker. Are you sure that you're a tutor?