Variety, flexibility and enjoyment - Home-based Online English Tutor Cambly Employee Review

4.0
Sep 17, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

You have absolute flexibility of when to work and how many hours. You don't have to stick to a routine - although having one can help build a base of regular students. You can meet a variety of students from different countries and language levels. Pre-planned lessons and interactive whiteboard make teaching easy - although not all students make use of this feature. No micromanaging - but tutor support if needed.

Cons

Building a base of regular students can take some time and until that time, pay is minimal. No additional training. Sometimes it can take a while for tutor support to get back to you.

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5.0
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Pros

Cool students, fun conversations. Global connections.

Cons

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4.0
May 13, 2026
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Pros

Very flexible schedule (you create your own), can easily cancel classes without too much of a penalty (make every student that you like a "regular" student so that if you get penalized...only regulars can book you...you have a huge pool of regulars), Cambly provides lessons, you can use almost any website as long as you don't need to share login information, it's fun and easy, many students become like friends, you can learn about different countries, cultures, and languages

Cons

The pay. It has never increased in the 14 years that Cambly has been in business. They are starting to offer a new program called "Cambly Pro" where you can make $15 an hour, but you have to apply to be a tutor for it and you could be denied. You have to have a 99% rating for 3 months to even be considered. If, like me, you are open to all students (and not just your regular students that you have become friends with), your rating can vary widely. No matter how good of a tutor you are, you will not be everyone's cup of tea. Also, Cambly does not allow tutors to teach in some states in the U.S. due to labor laws.

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