What to include on a Maths tutor profile page
Most maths tutors know they need an online profile. Far fewer know what to actually put in one — or how to write about themselves without it sounding either too thin or too much like a CV.
This page covers what a strong maths tutor profile should include. If you would rather not start from a blank page, there is also a free tool at the bottom that structures your answers into a ready-to-use draft.
What makes a good maths tutor profile?
Parents searching for a tutor are trying to answer a small number of questions quickly: Does this person teach the right level? Are they in the right area? Do they sound like someone my child will get on with? A good profile answers those questions clearly, without padding.
Here is what to include.
Your name and location
Use the name you tutor under — your full name, a first name and initial, or a business name if you have one. For location, give the town or area you cover rather than a specific address. Mention whether you tutor online, in person, or both.
Levels and exam boards
Be specific. "GCSE Maths" covers a lot of ground — parents want to know whether you teach Foundation, Higher, or both, and which exam board their child is on. If you also tutor KS3, A-level, or adult learners, say so.
Who you usually help
This is one of the most important parts of a profile and the one tutors most often skip or make too vague. "All abilities" tells a parent very little. Something like "Year 10 and 11 students who have lost confidence, particularly around exam technique" tells them a lot.
Think about the students you actually enjoy working with and describe them honestly.
Your tutoring style
How would you describe the way you work? Calm and patient? Exam-focused? Diagnostic? Good for anxious learners? This does not need to be long — a sentence or two that gives a genuine sense of your approach is enough.
What a typical lesson looks like
A short description of a real session is more convincing than general claims. Do you start by reviewing recent schoolwork? Work through past paper questions? Set homework? Give written feedback to parents? A brief, concrete description builds more trust than "tailored to each student."
Experience and qualifications
A brief summary of your background — years tutoring, any classroom teaching experience, relevant roles, degree subject, PGCE or QTS if applicable. Keep it factual. You do not need to exaggerate or oversell.
DBS information is worth including if you have it and are happy to mention it, particularly for in-person tutoring.
Availability and contact
Only publish what you are comfortable sharing publicly. A contact link — your website, a booking page, a tutoring platform profile, or a professional email — is enough. You do not need to include a personal phone number unless you want to.
For availability, a general summary works well: weekday evenings, Saturday mornings, limited spaces available.
An optional testimonial
A short quote from a parent or student adds credibility, but only include one if you have their permission and are comfortable publishing it. Initials or a general label ("Year 11 student, used with permission") are usually better than full names, especially for students.
What not to publish
It is easy to accidentally include details you would rather keep private. Before publishing any profile, check it does not contain your exact home address, a personal email address you use for other things, your school's name if you would prefer that to stay separate, or anything else you would not want a stranger to find.
Build your profile draft for free
The esheets free profile builder walks you through each of these sections with guided prompts and worked examples. When you submit, it structures your answers into a headline, a short summary, and a full profile draft you can copy and use immediately — on your own website, on tutoring platforms, or anywhere else.
Annual esheets subscribers can also request to have their profile reviewed and published in the esheets tutor directory.
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