What is Tutorz?

Tutorz is a smart and easy way to find, rate and review tutors. Tutorz facilitates a communication network between student/parents and tried and trusted tutors nation wide.

How does Tutorz find the perfect tutor for you?

• Tutorz searches the web, maintianing the largest search of tutors on the Internet, currently we boast a database of over 10,000 tutors across the nation.
• Tutorz ranks the most relavant tutors first according to your search query. This ranking system allows students/parents to simply pick your tutor from the top of the listing.
• Tutorz recommends tried and trusted tutors based on user ratings, tags, and reviews.

About

Founded in July of 2006 and launched at the start of 2007 by Dirk Wagner, Sameer Saproo, and Erik Olsson Tutorz is a vertical search engine helping parents and students find educational tutors for homework, test-prep, and overall studies. Currently Tutorz is based out of Port Hueneme, California and is a privately owned limited liability corporation (LLC) with four employees. The Tutorz.com site provides listings of over 10,000 tutors nationwide.

Tutorz’ three founders, students at the University of California at Irvine (UCI), developed the company during a HiTech OCTANe computing project. The development project was a strong competitor for many grants and on June 8, 2007 the Tutorz business plan won first place at the UC Irvine competition.

Tutorz.com doesn’t employ its own tutors instead it provides an information hub for those looking to hire one. “The goal is to provide an innovative tutoring network that is simple, precise, and effective,” says Bryan McNutt, Director of Marketing at Tutorz.

Features

Vertical Search Engine
Tutor information stored in Tutorz’ database are made available to the user through our vertical search engine (or domain specific engine). Focusing on single domain empowers our vertical search engine to increase the relevancy of results.

Users often wish to qualify their query, e.g. female tutors only, accountant, certification, or price range ($30-$40 per hour). While even advanced data retrieving techniques almost never deliver the desired relevance, our filters do a superb job in helping the user specify this complex request. As filters need to be customized for each vertical domain this task is easy to accomplish on Tutorz.

Profiles
The Tutorz site allows tutors to easily and effectively establish a nationwide network. This is accomplished by posting a tutor profile on the site. The tutor profile feature allows the tutor to publish their professional qualifications (BS, MA, Ph. D, Science, Math, English) and contact information. Tutorz then provides a communication hub supplying the information to a targeted audience. Creating a detailed user profile at Tutorz allows the student or parent to select the tutor that fits their specific needs.

Rating System
A five star rating system and tags next to each tutor profile allows the user to choose a tutor with a high rating and then follow-up, rating their personal experience with tutors as well. Once the student or parent has employed a tutor at Tutorz they can evaluate the tutor’s performance directly on the website. Publishing the evaluation through our rating system will help future users select an effective tutor. The Tutorz.com rating system also uses advanced algorithms to allow user only one click to rate the tutor. This system results in more effective and accurate ratings for each tutor.

Tutor on Google Map
Tutorz.com also provides a map with each tutor profile this can help the student or parent better locate tutors in their area. The map at Tutorz displays an icon in the general vicinity of the tutor’s location. This user friendly mapping system integrates Goggle Maps and other web innovations at Tutorz to enhance the overall effectiveness of our service.

Team Tutorz

Dirk Wagner - CEO & Founder

Dirk established Tutorz in 2006 with fellow UCI graduate students Erik and Sameer.

Professionally, Dirk has 8 years of experience as a software engineer at NetZero, MedSeek, Eternal-Systems and PulsePoint Communications. Dirk Wagner holds a M.S. degree in computer science from the University of Erlangen, Germany and continued education is paramount for him. He has expanded his education by taking courses in computer science, math and business at UCSB, CSUN and UCI while tutoring these subjects to students ranging from elementary to graduate levels. Dirk also has been a volunteer instructor teaching astronomy at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and teaching professionally computer science at the Computer Education Center, Chemnitz, Germany.

"I sympathize with students and parents in their struggle to find a fitting tutor...my greatest joy would be if Tutorz met your needs." - Dirk

Bryan McNutt - Director of Marketing

Bryan, Director of Marketing, became a member of the Tutorz Team in May of 2007.

Currently a student a Cal State Channel Islands Bryan is pursuing degrees in Business and Economics. Bryan's education at Cal State Channel Islands has molded him into an effective team player and productive employee. Having been a member of Tutorz for nearly three months he has made great strides in developing an efficient marketing plan that he hopes will make people think differently about the way they can find a good tutor.

"Coming from a family of teachers, I know the value of a good education, it makes me feel great to be part of a company that is providing an educational service to communities across the nation." - Bryan

John McInally - Student/Tutor Coordinator

A member of the Tutorz team since mid-2007, John McInally has made many notable contributions to the success and growth of Tutorz. His kind customer service and dedicated work ethic make him a valued member of our team.

A returning student to California State University Northridge John is in his final semester. In 2008 he will graduate with a Bachelors of Computer Science and a Minor in Mathematics. At the age of fifty-four John is anxious to explore this new career and utilize his degree to it's maximum potential. Education is important to John, a proud father, he also has two grandchildren and would like to provide them every opportunity to learn and grow.

"Tutorz actually saved the day for me. One year ago I was struggling in two particularly difficult classes, Combinational Algorithms and Probability. A tutor on Tutorz.com provided me with the help I needed. Not only did I pass, I received a B+."
- John

Shirley Kao - Lead Developer Crawling

Shirley has 15+ years of industry experience as engineer developing C++, Web and Java applications. Shirley is currently principle software engineer for General Dynamics. At Tutorz she does everything that has to do with web crawling. Shirley holds a M.S. degree in computer science. Shirley has a teenage son who receives tutoring lessons in English.

Success Stories

Professor Dye of Cal State Northridge Recommends...
“I am connecting up all the good private tutors I know with Tutorz.com, and I look forward to making the one-step referral for any student who seeks outside, individual help.”
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Press Releases

Tutorz and TutorsTeach Partner
Students and parents benefit from the integration of flexible and affordable tutoring service providers. Joining forces, Tutorz and TutorsTeach are connecting students with tutors nationwide to better facilitate educational services outside of the classroom.
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Office Life

First Year Anniversary Beach Party
The first year anniversary was a momentous occasion for all Tutorz stakeholders. The Saturday event not only marked a milestone in the companies development it also gave employees an opportunity to socialize in a casual setting outside of the office.
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FAQ

What is the goal of Tutorz.com?
To provide a nationwide network for tutors, making it easier for those in need of professional tutor assistance to find a tutor that fits their specific needs. more...