How to Tutor Online with Zoom (Tools & Techniques)

[@MariosMathTutoring]

2023 Update: I see this continues to be a helpful video…if you have specific questions about tutoring or how I run my tutoring business or how I use zoom for online tutoring contact me to set up a paid 1/2 hr. coaching session with me through my website at www.mariosmathtutoring.com

[@michaelkaine4590]

As a mathermatics teacher, this was a perfect little blurb to get started. Thanks, mate.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

You’re welcome Michael!

[@michaelkaine4590]

@@MariosMathTutoring Another question Mario. How many students do you tutor at a given time?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Michael, you mean online over Zoom?...usually 1 to 2 students together at the same time.

[@realmathinaminute]

@Mario...do you advertise other than on your channel? I tutor mostly in person but having this set up would surely improve my zoom meetings. Thank you.

[@NewEnglandPatriotsfan]

Nice lesson man. Zoom was a life changing experience for me. My buddy started a meeting about every weekend with his around the country friends where he's been to. Every weekend was such an awesome time, we'd all talk for a couple hours and so happy got to meet many good people all thanks to zoom and my buddy

[@ohno7953]

Brilliant video! Loved how you ran through the different tools when using Zoom. And you addressed the possibility of a student not having a writing tablet, something I was wondering myself.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

If you would like to discuss how I work with students online, run through a practice session together over Zoom to get some experience...and discuss online tutoring in general contact me to set up a paid coaching session over Zoom with me here: www.mariosmathtutoring.com/schedule-a-session.html

[@visionaerie]

my biggest question is.....let's say i've been doing online tutoring for about a year. what kind of tax forms would i submit before april 15? 1099s? not w2 because those forms are for salaried jobs, not freelancing... i just want 2 get started right.

[@gosack]

​@@visionaerie I'm not a cpa, i just do my own taxes on turbotax. but you would end up claiming both your income and deductions on a Schedule C with your personal taxes. look into what a Schedule C is. that should clear some things up for you.

[@furqanktk8443]

Sir please how can i become online tutor. please guide me. I need your kind support. Thank you

[@KaranKumar-pv7df]

This is one of a great simple video explaining the setup for a perfect online tutoring. Good luck with your tutoring. Am sure you are a great tutor.

[@chercare1557]

This is just what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@paulsmile9548]

Awesome video ,and interesting tools! I have been using a drawing tablet for years and always found XP-Pen Star G640 to be excellent. This particular size works for me - I can hand write on Zoom white board software for example - and the pen is comfortable to use.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Glad to hear it Paul!

[@amanuelkorga7143]

Thank you for sharing your expertise of online tutoring techniques.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Glad it was helpful!

[@krishna20071]

Hi, I use my iPad and teach on zoom .I share my screen and use one note for explaining the concepts and open up free websites like corbett maths to get worksheet and use my i pen to write on it. This save me from having 3 different equipment' for teaching maths. My issue is how to focus on different students online and give them different worksheets according to their ability? How to monitor their work?

[@Pakistanisonthemove]

Hi frank, a question... when you were annotating on the book in the video 3:57, were you using the pen?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

I was using the annotation feature in zoom and using the tablet (which comes with a ‘pen’)

[@melitafreeman1770]

Thank you for sharing this helpful information and tips.

[@anthonysilva5312]

Excellent video! Do you have a strategy for importing/using grids and desmos? Can you recommend a budget document camera?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Glad you liked the video Anthony! Some viewers are purchasing this budget document camera...looks like it got good reviews: amzn.to/3ctiZNv (this is an affiliate link which means I receive a small commission for the sale but it’s at no additional cost to you). As far as using grids and Desmos.... I’m not familiar with a good program to utilize both of those. Maybe another viewer/commenter will have some ideas for you.

[@alexavargas7473]

Any suggestions for when you don’t have the students textbook with you? i was thinking to have them send me pictures of the textbook prior to the session and printing them out so I can have a copy as well but I’m open to better ideas!

[@jaylarcher7410]

Same question. I’m doing homework help and they have to show me their textbook in front of the camera and that doesn’t always work out.

[@ewess123]

I have them send me pictures, it's usually not more than a few pages so no big deal.

[@kassierosales6575]

Do you have recommendations for more affordable Document cameras?? (good quality under $100?) Thank you!

[@ab20009]

Use your phone?

[@madamlaadida]

How do you put graph paper on their for quadratics and can you put an online link and then annotate on it

[@misstan350]

Can you please tell me is it possible to write on the textbook image as you have written, it seems to me the your document cam app or software, has option to annotate on the screen on the text book pages. If I buy a cheap cam which you have mentioned OKIOLABS OKIOCAM S USB 2-in-1 Webcam and Document Camera, would I be able to write on the on screen document image? This cheap cam shows writing up side down then you have to rotate the image, So a pupil could view it normally. Any other option of doc visualiser with the on screen writing feature with graphic tablet????

[@paulavasquez5004]

hello again!! little confused, where cant I find the visualizer software? where is it? do I have to buy it?

[@zarinaakhtar9760]

Hi, thank you for sharing your video. It is helpful! I have a question...How do your students book classes with you? I want to run my own independent online teaching and have no idea how the students book with me? Is it through Google calendar? (I have never used this calendar). Any advice please. Thank you

[@peterhalliday905]

Thanks Mario, very useful but I couldn't find the links you mentioned. Where do I look.?

[@peterhalliday905]

how did you get the textbook and whiteboard up at the same time. I can only get one or the other. Thanks

[@edlear3395]

Cheers Mario, useful.

[@dianeyhun9010]

Mario, the mic is unavailable at Amazon. Do you have another recommendation?

[@willak2177]

Thanks. Your video is very helpful, teaching the tools I need. Excellent! Questions: 1. Does your writing tablet come with software that allows recording the lesson? 2. How does my laptop know which device, writing tablet or camera to choose to show up on student's screen? Thank you.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Willa, I use Zoom...so you can select the camera, device etc. as far as the tablet you choose it comes with free drivers you can download but the one I use works with every program I have used thus far. I’ve got links in the description for the products I use and recommend.

[@willak2177]

@@MariosMathTutoring Thank you very much. Does the tablet driver allow recording of your lesson when need to? Each time you switch between tablet and document camera, you need to make the selection? Thank you.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Willa ...check out Zoom you can record your lesson on Zoom.

[@MathandCodeMasters-jq3gv]

Whats the name of the text book you are using and others you recommend?

[@edwardv4546]

thank you so much. you're a lifesaver.

[@Pianorification]

Hi there! When you are writing with the Writing Tablet, is there any way to see where the "pen tip" is hovering over before committing to write the "digital inkstrokes"? It appears to run smoothly in the video, but I'm just curious as to how the setup and the experience feels like in real life.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Hi! On my end I can see an arrow on my screen when I’m positioning my pen prior to writing with the tablet....hope that helps!

[@brainiacuniverse6424]

is the writing tablet in the video the same as the one linked in the description? It looks different...

[@klake406]

I wanted to know if you are open to taking in more students and what is the hourly

[@w.lianneewals5161]

How do you get copies of the school books?

[@joepup8348]

Great video! Thank you. Were you using the writing tablet when you were doing the math problem, or just your mouse pad? How do you connect up the Wacom tablet to Zoom?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Yes the writing tablet. It connects to my computer with a usb cable.

[@joepup8348]

@@MariosMathTutoring I guess Zoom has a tab for pulling in the tablet. Thank you.

[@kathyvanwagoner8133]

Great video. Really helpful. But I really want to know where to get that "Gather" sign. Really. Thanks.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

My fiancée said she got it at Macy’s online.

[@johnharvey9835]

How do i use google drawing with zoom? last time i tried it, tho i was looking at the drawing page and had done the share screen thing, my student ctill couldnt see the drawing page

[@fk3958]

Ok, so would I be able to use a GoPro hero 7 as a live-streaming webcam during a Zoom meeting? I know you recommended your document camera but I don’t have the option of buying that now.

[@Amran771]

Good Video, just wanted to say that all my students say they cannot write to the screen because they don't have the tool panel. Please advise. Thanks

[@jimlytleworks]

Well done! You spent $350 on overhead document camera. Wow. What about the $49 or $99 options for overhead camera? Any good?

[@Jo-lp1px]

I’m checking for myself now bc there’s no way I’m spending 350 😂

[@casmanridder2699]

do you charge before or after tutoring?

[@realmathinaminute]

Are you writing on the tablet when it shows up on the whiteboard?

[@lambentmm]

Why I can't find visualizer in zoom app? Thanks

[@dianeyhun9010]

Mario, your document camera is very expensive. Do you have a cheaper recommendation?

[@mayahammod5584]

That's nice could you plz let me know how do u write this way on the board using this pen not from the menu bar on the top

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Maya, can you tell me more about what you are wanting to do? I’m not sure I understand...do you mean how am I using the tablet to write on the online whiteboard or annotate something on the screen? I’ve got links to all the tools I’m using and recommending in the description.

[@mayahammod5584]

@@MariosMathTutoring yes hi. Thanks for getting back to me. I see that some teachers when they share the whiteboard in zoom apart from using the draw/type features they use a pen to manually write with their handwriting like you did. Does this need a tablet to be connected like you said to be able to use the whiteboard?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Maya, most people use a tablet...I put a link in the description to the one I use and like.

[@mayahammod5584]

@@MariosMathTutoring thank you so much for your help. You are very good. I try to get the iPad and let you know xx

[@MariosMathTutoring]

You’re welcome!

[@johnpjohnson8112]

What are some Algebra,Geometry,Trigonometry and Pre Calc textbooks you recommend?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Hi John...I just made a video about that very topic over on my Patreon page www.patreon.com/mariosmathtutoring

[@johnpjohnson8112]

@@MariosMathTutoring unfortunately don't have $ at the moment to see the video😞

[@kartikarini2088]

@@johnpjohnson8112 i think so many books of them. So do they in my country. You can buy once and you you can use those books for many years.

[@paulavasquez5004]

MR. Mario I bought an HP touchscreen laptop at target, going to buy document camera how do I know if is adaptable to my Laptop.?? Thanks again, you're so nice to reply back to me. Appreciate you.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Paula just make sure it has a standard USB input. If not you may have to get an adaptor...that is what I had to do....it’s not a big deal they sell them at Best Buy and other stores or online.

[@paulavasquez5004]

@@MariosMathTutoring thank you

[@carmenlopez-nx1rt]

Hello, do both the tutor and the student have to have a document camera?

[@איציקמסיכה]

What is the writing tablet size you use?

[@michellemassie3558]

Where are the links for the tools you use?

[@leekagwanganalie5869]

Can the writing tablet and camera be used with, say, google meet or do I need a different software? Also do I need a document camera to use a whiteboard? Thanks. Leeka

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Leeka to use the whiteboard with zoom all you need is a writing tablet. I have not used google meet. The document camera allows for a top down view of say a book, worksheet, or even you writing or demonstrating something. Hope that helps.

[@shericamathurin5446]

Super helpful, thank you. Do you accept payments before or after a session?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Sherica, I do before unless it is someone I’ve known for a long while…Hope that helps! Check out my how to start a tutoring business video course for sale for more helpful advice.

[@shericamathurin5446]

@@MariosMathTutoring thank you so much. It’s no coincidence that the first video I come across from you is right up my ally. I will check out your other videos.

[@paulavasquez5004]

Hello !!! I have seen your video before, needed to ask you. Can I substitute the document camera to a HD webcam will it work the same to show the textbooks. ? Thanks for your time.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Paula, generally the webcam is used for you the teacher/tutor to be seen on the video and the document camera is an above facing down camera to show a textbook, etc. they do have usb document cameras that are on a flexible arm that can be moved any direction so you could use it for multiple purposes. Hope that helps.

[@paulavasquez5004]

@@MariosMathTutoringok. thanks so much for explaining so well, stay blessed and safe sr.

[@andrewxu3602]

On Zoom, when sharing your screen, is it possible to connect your computer to the writing tablet, and then share the writing tablet?

[@ewess123]

What do you mean? When you're sharing your screen, and you write something on the screen, the student can see what you're writing.

[@geoffmathics]

Sir, what about copyright issues?

[@dawnlynnart3]

I do not like using the annotating tool (writing tool) in Zoom because it is sloppy to handle with your mouse and choppy looking. I'm assuming to make it smoother, like Khan Academy's presentations, that you would use the Wacom writing tablet, right? If so, how? What software? Wish you showed us how you incorporated the writing tablet. I want to improve on Zoom in Math and other subjects I teach in GED. Thanks!

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Dawn, sorry to hear you personally found the writing in Zoom choppy. I haven’t found that to be the case personally. I don’t know if what you are experiencing is internet lag, a sub par tablet, a computer issue, or an issue with Zoom. What I demonstrate in the video is using an older Wacom tablet...my handwriting may not be the best quality because I tend to rush and have never had the best handwriting. The link I put in the description is to the newer Wacom tablet which I use now (because I dropped and broke the pen on the old tablet) and I personally have been happy with it. Let me know if you have any other questions and I’ll do my best to answer. Glad to hear you are helping student with Math!

[@dawnlynnart3]

@@MariosMathTutoring Ooooh, you are using your Wacom and stylus with Zoom. I'm using my mouse in zoom, so that's why it's not smooth. Thank you for your reply.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

You’re welcome!

[@paulavasquez5004]

What do you need the writing tablet for? Or how do you use it during class.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Paula it is used for working out problems over worksheets or on a shared whiteboard etc. remotely.

[@frankmccauley8882]

The document camera and the pen, do they all fit into the one laptop? And does zoom integrate with the software for these two tools?Regards Frank

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Frank good question...I have a fairly new MacBook Pro...in order to make it thin they have omitted a number of ‘slots’ for plugging in accessories. So I had a to get an adapter that plugs into the side of the computer that allows for additional usb plugins. Yes it all works easily and seamlessly with Zoom.

[@frankmccauley132]

Thank you much, Mario, that was very helpful!!!

[@MariosMathTutoring]

You’re welcome Frank!

[@ewess123]

Is there a way to save all your notes for each problem, so the student can review them anytime they need to?

[@Davatai]

I had the same question too. Does it save as slides or pdf and email to student as notes?

[@briannasu3849]

can you explain simon's favorite factoring trick?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Brianna, not sure I know that one. Here is a video where I discuss how to factor all types: Factoring - How to Factor Different Types kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXKrg3Wugc2ejZo

[@timsterk89]

great tips! have you had any experience tutoring small groups online?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Hi Tim! I’ve worked with two students at a time but that is the largest group I’ve worked with so far. Mostly one to one.

[@irfanali7679]

for Your face u use documented camera or MacBook camera ...

[@MariosMathTutoring]

MacBook camera. Document camera is for showing textbooks, worksheets, etc. it is an overhead view.

[@paulavasquez5004]

hi dear!! thanks for this video, very helpful . do I need a document camera or with the laptop camera is enough or something?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Paula, it depends...I use it to share a book....but depends on what you are doing.

[@paulavasquez5004]

@@MariosMathTutoring ok, I'm planning to tutor Basic Spanish, have textbooks and flashcards, that I use to teach with. thnks .

[@MariosMathTutoring]

You’re welcome Paula!

[@marykulp9022]

I'm trying to use a Wacom One and everything seems to run backwards-- any tips there? Pen moves in opposite direction.

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Mary, wow I’ve never heard that before. What software are you using the tablet with? Zoom? Or something else? Did you install the Wacom drivers? You should be able to go to the Wacom website and download the drivers that work with your tablet. Try that and if that doesn’t work I’d see about calling wacom’s customer service. Oh and make sure your tablet is not facing 180 degrees opposite what it should be...meaning the top is oriented the correct way...

[@garymesser7122]

How reliable has the Wacom tablet been? It has some mixed reviews on Amazon. thanks

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Good question Gary...I had an old Wacom tablet that I dropped and broke the pen but it still worked....but thought I’d get a new one and use the old one as a backup. I have a link for the new one I use now in the description of the video. It’s been reliable for me.

[@priyasampat6078]

Really nice video

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Glad you liked it!

[@katebegeman2378]

Where are the links. I'd like to know what tablet you are using

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Kate they are in the description of the video...may need to hit the down arrow below the video if you are viewing on mobile....

[@YasminJamal-q3j]

Can the students have their writing tablet to interact in the lesson

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Yes - definitely …it is not mandatory but can be helpful

[@jcrosestudios]

I would like to set up a consistent with to teach my students online. I know that I can share my screen with students but I have a student who wants to show me his screen he's learning Photoshop can he share his scream with me as well on Zoom?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Jasqueline, yes your student can share his/her screen with you using Zoom.

[@jcrosestudios]

@@MariosMathTutoring thank you so much for your response! I have another question, I just helped someone who was trying to get blemishes off of someone's face with the spot healing tool and every time he painted using spot healing brush black strands...paint were coming out of it. No matter what foreground background was set as ... and if it was on content-aware or the texture,it didn't matter black. I noticed that there was something wrong with the layers are you familiar with any of this?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Sorry Jacqueline...not my specialty.

[@ChauTu]

Are you using the paid version or a free version of zoom?

[@MariosMathTutoring]

If you are just working 1 to 1 the free version is all you need. If you are working with 2 or more students at the same time that is a group meeting and if you want to meet for longer than 40 minutes without the meeting ending you will want the paid version.

[@ab20009]

Where can I find people to tutor?

[@nazmeenakram4857]

Sir guide me I want to do online teaching

[@mathematicianteacher3991]

Nice video

[@naz6772]

volume on the video is not too good

[@paulavasquez5004]

about to buy an HP laptop but I feel confused, I appreciate your help, whats better a Chromebook or a laptop to teach Spanish. thanks

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Paula, if you are just starting out I would try to use whatever you have at the moment....no need to buy a lot of expensive equipment at the start...you can always upgrade over time. I have a 15 inch MacBook Pro but I used an old 13 inch MacBook for a lot of years until it got to be 10 years old and then upgraded...So I hope that helps somewhat...

[@paulavasquez5004]

@@MariosMathTutoring ok thank you, like your advice, simplicity👍✌

[@valencunanan9936]

Thank you

[@MariosMathTutoring]

You’re welcome Valen!

[@frankmccauley8882]

Tell me about your microphone??

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Frank I’m just using my headphones from an old iPhone but you could certainly get a low cost USB Microphone something like this one here: amzn.to/2yr2JNL (This is an affiliate link as I’m an amazon affiliate but it is at no additional cost to you) this is the one I’m considering getting.

[@frankmccauley132]

@@MariosMathTutoring Mario, could you tell which graphics tablet you are using, please. Frank

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Frank this is not the exact tablet I use because it is pretty old and they don’t make this exact one anymore but this one here is pretty close: Writing Tablet amzn.to/2JnCRET

[@ahmadmathshub4176]

Nice

[@MariosMathTutoring]

Glad you liked the video!

[@AtaurRahman-lr6ju]

Thanks... sir I am also a Mathematics Educator especially for higher class students...but don't know how to get students who want to learn online...I hope you will give some positive tips... thanks

[@markk4203]

He didn't respond here. Have you found any good ideas?

[@glowndust]

Use espeek!

[@janmsavage]

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[@iSpealBooks01]

Thank you