Get paid to be a gaming tutor while playing Fortnite, FIFA and more
Tutoring is an easy way to earn a bit of money on the side, but combine it with playing video games and it's a dream job. Here's how it works.
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If getting paid to play video games sounds like your idea of heaven, then this opportunity will be right up your street.
Some online tutoring agencies allow you to earn money by helping students improve their skills in games like Fortnite, FIFA and Call of Duty. You could potentially earn £45+ an hour for doing so.
Interested? Read on and we'll explain how to get started.
Learning through video games
Interestingly, although video games and Pythagoras don't sound like they would naturally go together, science suggests that playing video games can actually aid learning.
Research has shown that just one hour of video gaming can increase the brain's ability to focus, as it improves visual selective attention.
Plus, it's been suggested that expert gamers have "more brain activity associated with attention than the non-experts". Because of this, whether a student plays video games as a hobby in their spare time or they're aiming for a career as a professional gamer, gaming can be beneficial to them.
Make money playing video games
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Tutoring while playing computer games is a great way to make money.
eSports tutors focus on helping students with specific skills like reaction times and in-game tactics – whatever area of gaming the student is keen to improve.
Tutors can work remotely or in person. How much money you'll earn will vary depending on factors like the gaming platform, the game and your experience level.
On SuperProf, gaming tutors charge around £5 – £30 per hour.
You can also list your gaming services on Fiverr, where we've seen popular tutors charge anything from around £8 up to over £30.
Keep in mind that these platforms tend to charge a percentage of your income. Check this before signing up.
If you're working remotely, remember you'll need access to your own console and the desired game before you start.
How to become a gaming tutor
As mentioned before, there are a couple of sites you can sign up for if you want to become a gaming tutor. For each of them, there's a different way to sign up.
For websites like SuperProf and Fiverr, you'll have to create an account and post a free ad. You can then accept or reject any requests.
You can also set your own prices, but make sure you keep them competitive.
Now's the time to brush up on your FIFA skills! Why not impress people with an actual video game CV? It's just one example of an alternative CV which will help you stand out.
For more money-making ideas, check out our list of the top remote jobs.
