INFORMATION FOR NEW TUTORS

TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES
‹ Scholastic Tutoring
‹ Skills Training
‹ Test Preparation

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

‹ Training & Experience
‹ Professionalism
‹ Commitment
‹ Enthusiasm

HOW DOES TBS TUTOR MATCH WORK?

‰ Group Meeting
‰ Resume & References
‰ TBS-Independent Contractor Contract
‰ Your Tutor Profile
‰ Tutoring Announcements

FIVE STEPS TO WORKING AS A TBS TUTOR

1. Respond to Tutoring Announcement:
2. Call the Client within 24 hours:
3. Email us the Initial Meeting:
4. Take your Invoice:
5. Follow Up with the Office:

WHAT TO DO WITH THOSE INVOICES

www.buddysystem.com/sample_invoice.html
Keep a separate invoice for each client.
Bring invoice to each session for client’s initials.
Fax or email in your invoices on the 26th of each month.

Questions:

Tutor Services:
415.693.4300 / 650.344.4450 x 6
tutor@buddysystem.com

760 Market St., Ste. 1046, San Francisco, CA 94102 www.buddysystem.com p. 415.693.4300 f. 775.249.5009
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FAQs & Contacts

Who are we?

The Buddy System matches qualified educational professionals with clients, providing a wide
variety of educational services for all ages. Our offices in Northern and Southern California and
Arizona serve families, schools and corporations throughout California and Arizona.

What is an Independent Contractor?

As an Independent Contractor, you choose which tutoring students to accept and schedule your
own hours. We send you a 1099-MISC form each January. Taxes and social security are not
deducted from your wages, but remain your responsibility. Some expenses associated with your
work may be deductible. Contact your tax professional for more information.

How can I get more work from TBS?

The Buddy System has been built on word of mouth references, so we rely on our tutors to
represent our program professionally. We prefer to work with tutors who are confident, reliable, and
consistent. Your clients’ recommendations build your reputation with us. Communication is key to
anticipating and solving potential problems before they start. Please let us know whenever you
need guidance or support.

What if I feel the student’s teacher should be contacted?

We contact the teachers and school counselors at the parent’s request. If you feel there is
information that should be shared between the Buddy System and the school, let us know and we
will be happy to make that contact.

How can I log in to change my profile?

Please go to http://www.buddysystem.com/tutor_area and enter your email address and password
to log in. Here you may edit your profile, and view your clients and their notes. You may also view
more tutor specific FAQs there.

760 Market St., Ste. 1046, San Francisco, CA 94102 www.buddysystem.com p. 415.693.4300 f. 775.249.5009
 BUDDY SYSTEM, INC. - SAMPLE TUTORING INVOICE
TUTOR __________________________________________ TUTOR PHONE # (______)_________-_________
(First Name) (Last Name)

CLIENT _________________________________________ (ONE INVOICE PER CLIENT PER MONTH)

(Parent Last Name)

MONTH ____________ 20___ PAGE of Questions? 415.693.4300 x. 6

DATE & TIME SUBJECT TIME IN HOURS ADDITIONAL NOTES
In 15 min increments
Mo/Da : AM/PM (1.0, 1.25, SIGNED
(2/9) (6:30PM)
(Be specific) 1.5, 1.75) (if needed)
BY CLIENT
REMEMBER … ONE INVOICE PER CLIENT PER MONTH

__/26 TIME FOR A NEW INVOICE!

TOTAL HOURS ____________ ________________________________________

(add them up here) Tutor Signature

Please fax your invoice to 775.254.5009 or via email to

tutor@buddysystem.com.

760 Market St., Ste. 1046, San Francisco, CA 94102 www.buddysystem.com p. 415.693.4300 f. 775.249.5009