Tutor - Anonymous employee Berkeley2 Academy Employee Review

1.0
4 Jul 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

They pay pretty well for a tutoring company

Cons

If you have a problem with any students, they have the clients back and not yours. Essentially they treat their tutors in a highly patronizing fashion. I don't think they make the distinction between tutor and kids/students. The management clearly don't know what they're doing and don't have a background in education. All of lessons are from a packet so it doesn't really feel like you are teaching. Just spitting out the material written on the page. I stuck around because of the pay but that gets pretty old quickly, especially if you care at all about teaching.

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5.0
11 Aug 2025
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Pros

Opportunity to work closely with students and see measurable academic improvement. Flexible scheduling compared to traditional teaching roles. Small class sizes and one-on-one sessions allow for personalized instruction. Supportive coworkers and collaborative atmosphere among instructors. Chance to build skills in curriculum delivery, test prep strategies, and student engagement. Exposure to a variety of grade levels and subjects. Management is generally approachable and open to feedback.

Cons

Hours can be inconsistent depending on enrollment and season (busy during summer/SAT season, slower in off months).

4.0
26 May 2026
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Pros

Materials are all prepared for you

Cons

Not as much guidance for new teachers

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