I love the work and the students, but... - English Tutor Cambly Employee Review

3.0
11 Sept 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It's amazing to talk with English learners throughout the world. I've built friendships, helped with job interview prep and application essays, and had so many interesting conversations. I've even met a few of my students in person when traveling. Most of the students are friendly, polite, and positive.

Cons

The pay is the biggest downside. I really wish that tutors would be given recognition or incentives for hard work, attendance, and longevity. I think that a pay raise of even a dollar or two per hour, and bringing back the bonus opportunities would greatly improve tutor morale. Also, tutors are harshly penalized for cancellation, even if they get ill or have an emergency. It's unfair for reliable tutors. It would be great if the company could rethink this policy. If a tutor gets sick and has to cancel lessons that day, they already lose that pay. They should not have to also fear losing their job.

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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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