Nimbus Tutoring
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The Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union (MSVUSU) provides a flexible and affordable tutoring program tailored to student needs. Through the Nimbus platform, students can search for qualified and vetted tutors by course, language, availability, price, and more for one-on-one tutoring appointments.
Each tutor has a profile with ratings, scheduling options, messaging tools, and secure payment processing. Payments are simple, students can pay directly using a credit card within the app.
Becoming a tutor
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We recruit tutors year-round, flexibility is key. Whether you want to tutor one course or many, you can apply at any time. There's no minimum or maximum number of hours required.
Tutors enjoy full control over their tutoring experience:
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Set your own schedule, hourly rate, and booking/cancellation policies
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Choose to offer sessions online, in person, or both
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Accept only the bookings you want
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Enable or disable availability for each course individually
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Get paid via direct deposit just days after your sessions
Tutoring with the MSVUSU is more than a job, it’s a chance to build communication and leadership skills, reinforce subject knowledge, and enhance applications for grad school, advanced programs, or future careers.
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1. Application Requirements
To apply, tutors must submit:
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Resume/CV detailing relevant experience
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Unofficial transcript(s)
Undergraduate Students:
Must have earned a B+ or higher in the course they wish to tutor. Transfer students must have earned a B+ or higher in the equivalent course and include transcripts from both institutions.
Graduate Students:
Must have a B+ or higher in the course (or equivalent), relevant teaching/tutoring experience, or demonstrated subject expertise from graduate-level study. If more information is needed, the review team will reach out directly.
*Important:
Please keep in mind the following key policies as you move forward:
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You may set your hourly rate between $15 and $35
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MSVUSU retains a 10% commission on each session.
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You are not permitted to work with students outside the Nimbus platform if the initial point of contact was made through the platform. Doing so may result in the suspension/termination of your tutoring account and the ability to provide tutoring for the MSVUSU Tutoring program.
2. Tutor Application process
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Fill out the application form provided here.
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Watch for an email from our review team with your Kira Asynchronous Interview invite.
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Complete your interview.
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Wait for an email from the review team regarding your interview outcome.
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If approved, set up your tutor profile.
*If you have any questions, feel free to contact support@nimbuslearning.com.