Great students....LOW pay and accused of missing calls that you did not miss - Tutor Cambly Employee Review

3.0
Jan 2, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility to work when you can...

Cons

PAY - I have been on the platform for three years and held a great rating....yet at times I get a message that I missed a call - even though I am teaching on the platform at the time! It is your fault no matter what - no listening or checking. Looking to move...unfortunately. They seemingly do not care to retain tutors...just pass through new ones...students sometimes do NOT understand the rating system ( I have discussed it with some of them), yet Cambly will NOT tell you what you need to improve on or share any of the comments from students...surprising they do not wish to keep reliable good rated tutores. Students can book and just not p and not show up...you get Very little for the time.

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5.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible, variety of clientele, rewarding

Cons

Somewhat high tech maintenance, somewhat frequent network outages

4.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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