Flexibility is a plus, but not suitable if you want full-time hours. - Tutor Cambly Employee Review

3.0
6 Feb 2022
Recommend
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Pros

It's flexible and payment is on time as scheduled every week. You have full control over your schedule and who you teach. Completely remote.

Cons

Low pay for the current job market. No compensation when a student cancels, even if it is within 24 hours of the scheduled lesson. However, tutors are penalized if they have to cancel within that same amount of time (potential that scheduling privileges will be limited temporarily.) Only 10 minutes worth of pay if student no-shows (regardless of length of class; minimum 15 minutes class time). If teaching children, depending on the parents, you may be left completely alone with the child; no parent/guardian supervision. Parental guidance would be appreciated when communication becomes difficult.

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5.0
22 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Cool students, fun conversations. Global connections.

Cons

None at this point in time.

4.0
13 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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