{"id":1780,"date":"2025-01-17T11:39:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T16:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/?page_id=1780"},"modified":"2025-01-17T14:53:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T19:53:07","slug":"knack-faqs-for-tutors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/knack-faqs-for-tutors\/","title":{"rendered":"Knack FAQs for Tutors"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id1780_47b64e-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1780_47b64e-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1780_47b64e-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1780_47b64e-d6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1780_47b64e-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1780_47b64e-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1780_47b64e-d6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1780_27a297-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1780_27a297-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1780_27a297-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1780_27a297-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1780_27a297-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1780_27a297-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1780_27a297-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1780_27a297-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1780_27a297-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1780_27a297-51\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong><em>How does <strong>Knack<\/strong> tutoring work?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When students select a course in which they need assistance, tutors for that course receive a notification of the request. Tutors review the request and may choose to respond with an offer to help. Students reply to an offer, then tutors and students message through the app to confirm where and when to meet. Sessions can be one-on-one or small groups, if you prefer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1780_043b44-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1780_043b44-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1780_043b44-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1780_043b44-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1780_043b44-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1780_043b44-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1780_043b44-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1780_043b44-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1780_043b44-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1780_043b44-80\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2023\/08\/KnackKLogo.png\" alt=\"orange K wearing an orange graduation cap and tassel\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" style=\"width:332px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2023\/08\/KnackKLogo.png 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2023\/08\/KnackKLogo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2023\/08\/KnackKLogo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2023\/08\/KnackKLogo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2023\/08\/KnackKLogo-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2023\/08\/KnackKLogo-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2023\/08\/KnackKLogo-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2023\/08\/KnackKLogo-634x634.png 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2023\/08\/KnackKLogo-846x846.png 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2023\/08\/KnackKLogo-951x951.png 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/236\/2023\/08\/KnackKLogo-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Which courses can I tutor?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <strong>Knack<\/strong> platform, 91¸£Àû students can tutor any 100- to 400-level courses in which they have earned a B+ or better. You can choose to focus on one or two courses if you prefer, or make yourself available in a wide variety of courses to help where demand is greatest. There is no minimum GPA requirement. You will need an unofficial transcript to upload to <strong>Knack<\/strong> for verification of your grades for the courses you wish to tutor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How many hours per week will I work?&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You set your own schedule and can work as much or as little as you want, up to 15 hours per week. Research shows that working more than 15 hours per week can have a negative impact on a student\u2019s academic performance. <strong>Knack<\/strong> and 91¸£Àû are committed to supporting the academic success of all students, and we don\u2019t want to detract from a tutor\u2019s focus on doing well in their own courses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where will tutoring take place?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tutors will work with their student(s) to determine where the tutoring session will be held. Typically, tutoring sessions are held on campus in a common area such as the library, a study lounge, or a classroom. In addition, there is the option to meet online through the <strong>Knack<\/strong> virtual platform. Tutoring sessions may not occur in a dorm room or an off-campus residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How long do tutoring sessions last?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tutors and students can set the length of a session between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on their preferences. This range is <a href=\"https:\/\/help.joinknack.com\/en\/articles\/8763099-session-length-and-frequency-of-sessions\">supported by several factors<\/a>, including attention span and learning effectiveness, Cognitive Load Theory, and engagement and interaction in learning. To avoid overdependence and promote effective study habits, students are limited to <a href=\"https:\/\/help.joinknack.com\/en\/articles\/8923498-how-much-tutoring-can-you-receive-in-a-week\">3 hours of tutoring per week for each course<\/a>, resetting on Sundays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>When can I start?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tutors can start at any time in the semester. But, the earlier you sign up, the sooner you can earn money tutoring! There is a demand for tutors throughout the entire semester.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Is there any training involved?&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Knack platform provides 2 hours of mandatory paid training. This training is available once your unofficial transcript has been uploaded and must be completed before tutoring can occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Besides the Fall and Spring semesters, are there other opportunities to tutor and earn money?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! Once you are a <strong>Knack<\/strong> tutor, you are eligible to tutor online during Winter Session and in person or online during Summer University. Tutoring online is conveniently located within the Knack platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How much do I get paid? How and when do I get paid?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pay is $17 per hour, and funds are deposited directly in your bank account. Payouts generally occur once per week, and usually within 14 days. More detailed information is found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.joinknack.com\/en\/articles\/3637025-payout-info\">Knack Payout Info page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Am I an employee of <strong>Knack<\/strong> or 91¸£Àû?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither. Tutors are considered independent contractors who are paid directly by Knack and supported by OSAS. Tutors also have access to a range of OSAS resources. More information about <a href=\"https:\/\/help.joinknack.com\/en\/articles\/3637035-tutoring-as-a-1099-independent-contractor\">tutoring as a 1099 Independent Contractor<\/a> is found on <strong>Knack<\/strong>&#8216;s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How can I promote myself as a tutor on the <strong>Knack<\/strong> App?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knack<\/strong> provides <a href=\"https:\/\/help.joinknack.com\/en\/articles\/3636944-completing-your-tutor-profile\">suggestions<\/a> to new tutors on how to create a clear, compelling, and accurate Tutor Profile. You also have the ability to obtain <a href=\"https:\/\/help.joinknack.com\/en\/articles\/3637031-badges\">badges<\/a> and endorsements based on your performance and willingness to learn. 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