If you don't have the license to teach are you still able to tutor?

Question

I was wondering if you are able to tutor math, english, piano, drawing, etc. even if you don't have a license.

Answer 1

I don't see why not.  Just because you don't have your license doesn't mean that you are not "smart" in those subjects.  Unless of course your client wants you to have a license.  But, you can me a math wiz or excellent at playing the piano without having a teaching license.

Answer 2

Sure why not...

Answer 3

Well this all depends on what kind of tutoring you wish to do.  I know that as a 9th Grader in Highscool I tutored a 6th grader in math for money.  Then I have tutored various kids for money at various times as I continue to work for my teaching degree.  Though these admittedly are not the most steady of jobs.

If you are seeking employment with a tutoring company like the Sylvan Learning Center you would have to ask them.  For each institution is different about what they require of their employees.  I would imagine some places would require a license but I think most would not.  Seeing as there are a number of states that only require you to have had 2 years of college under your belt to be able to be a substitute teacher.  (Generally doesn't matter what your degree is going to be in.)  

So long story short.. you more than likely do not need a teaching license to be able to tutor for money.

Answer 4

If you are going to do it privately (like out of your home or theirs) then no you do not need a license.  But if you want to tutor through a company you probably need a license to prove you are competent in those areas.  I tutor at Sylvan Learning Center and we only hire tutors who have a teaching license.