Whether you are a parent trying to help a child who is struggling in school or a college student that needs a little extra assistance with homework assignments, a tutor can make a difference in a student’s career.

WyzAnt is like a classifieds listing just for tutors. A student can type in the subject they need help with and their location, and WyzAnt returns a list of tutors in the area that the visitor can choose from. Each listing gives a picture, name, hourly rate, and a little bit of information about the tutor. When you click on a tutor you are interested in, WyzAnt provides a biographical page for the tutor. The biographical info includes education (normally undergraduate and/or graduate degrees), the location, how far the tutor will travel, and an hourly fee. There is a spot for the tutor to write their own introduction, and they can add information about specific areas they specialize in. The tutor can provide the hours they are available to work, and if they have a cancellation policy.

Customers can rate the tutor, and the rating is displayed on the page. The site offers a background check, and the biography page tells you if the tutor has completed and passed the check. The bottom of the form allows you to contact the tutor by email for more information.

The background check feature is particularly nice for parents of younger children who are looking for a tutor. The site offers a detailed description of what the background check includes, but in generally, the site verifies the tutor is who they say the are and gives a list of any felonies, sex crimes, or violent misdemeanors that the tutor may have been charged with.

WyzAnt takes care of the financial matters for you, allowing you to pay using Visa, PayPal, Check, or Money Order. You can also purchase a “package” that allows you to pay a discounted rate. Most tutors charge anywhere between $15 and $50 per hour, but the fee varies based on where you live and the qualifications of the tutor. WyzAnt guarantees the tutor, and allows you to request a refund if you aren’t satisfied with the results.

The site is easy to navigate, without any advertising to clutter the pages. For students, creating an account is as easy as emailing a tutor or requesting that one contact you. For tutors, creating an account is free- the site works by deducting between twenty and fourth percent of your hourly wage, depending on how much you work. WyzAnt offers support for both students and tutors, and has a large FAQ section that can help answer any questions you may have.

Finding a tutor using WyzAnt is surprisingly easy, and the variety of tutors available is impressive. I was able to find a tutor who specializes in Special Needs education to work with my daughter in less than three minutes.

Users of the site will enjoy the streamlined design of the site, without having to wade through a lot of information, I was able to quickly determine which tutors might work for me. I enjoyed the ease of contacting the tutors, and knowing that there is no cost to use the site as a student makes the site far more appealing then competing sites such as SitterCity and Care.Com which charge a fee to students and tutors without providing the financial help that WyzAnt does.

If you are considering using a tutor to help yourself or your child, give WyzAnt a try before spending more money at another site or brick and mortar location.

Studying for college entrance exams has come a long way in the past several years.  Online programs that offer students a way to cover large amounts of material have become increasingly popular, however, there is a flaw in most of these systems.  They are great for material a student is already familiar with and comfortable repeating, but most do not address how to teach a student material in a way that is easy to understand, fun, yet comprehensive enough to help a student succeed on these vital tests.

Grockit uses a truly innovative method- it combines social networking with learning to allow students to learn in a manner that is natural and still fun.  Students are not motivated to take endless “preparatory exams” or study dry material, and they are unlikely to retain the information because it is not interesting to them and is not presented in a way that facilitates learning.  Grockit changes that by using peer-to-peer education to help students learn and retain new information that will help them succeed on their college exams.  Grockit offers preparation for the GMAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, and LSAT exams.

Basically, students still use proven methods to learn material, reduce test anxiety, and prepare a student to understand test structure and format.  Students take practice exams along with other students working on the same material and are able to interact with those other students to better comprehend the material.  In other words, it is a study group that you can attend anytime, anywhere.

The program begins by assessing a student’s current academic level, and then creating tests that target specific areas where a student needs help.  For example, a student who is already proficient at the language portion of the exam but who has difficulty with math will receive additional assistance with math portion.  This targeted studying helps students to quickly learn the material that they need while keeping current on other skills.  Grockit then helps students find online networks of other students who are studying the same material, so if they have questions, there is an immediate network of other learners to help.  Grockit also provides a number of instructors who can help with unanswered questions or more difficult material.  Learning turns into an engaging game as students complete tests and earn points for accomplishments, which helps keeps students interested in learning.  Repetition builds knowledge, and Grockit aims to keep students returning to the site to build on the skills they have achieved through focused repetition.

As a student entering a graduate program, I have used a number of online programs as well as different books and study guides to try and prepare for my GRE exam.  Despite my determination to succeed on the test, I found myself quickly becoming discouraged by the monotony of simply taking tests repeatedly, and I wasn’t really improving because the material that I struggled with remained the same.  When I ran across Grockit, I wasn’t sure if it would be able to help me.  What I found out was that I started to look forward to study sessions because I wasn’t working by myself, and I was able to learn material by asking specific questions to other students who were able to present material in a new way.  Overall, I found that Grockit’s innovative approach made it easier for me to learn, and more importantly, it kept me motivated.

Established in 2003 by Monta Fleming, GoNannies today offer largest number of domestic personell types including sitters, nannies, housekeepers, senior care, personal assistants, personal chefs and doulas.

GoNannies.com unique in that they offer a free nanny share program, which allows families to locate other families in other area interested in sharing a nanny. Other futures include online references, free background checks and live customer support Monday through Friday.

Based on the foundation used for her sister site – Nannies4hire.com, Care4hire includes more providers, including house sitters, pet sitters, elderly care and elderly companions, tutors, general help and other temporary helpers.

Registered users can:

• Post their job and get contacted by caregivers in their area
• Preview available caregivers
• Post a profile for caregivers to view detailing their needs, hours and more
• Access detailed characteristics with pictures, experience, availability and more
• Access online references and background checks

In addition to they monthly and yearly plans, they now offer 14 day free trial.

Care4hire.com has been featured on the Dr. Phil Show,  Jon & Kate Plus 8 and SUPER NANNY show!

Site Link:	www.care4hire.com
Established:	2008
Members:	Over 500,000 sitters
Regions Served:	US, CANADA
Free Trial:	YES, 14  day free trial
Services:	Using a geographic database, potential families can search for babysitters, pet sitters, tutors and personal assistance by zipcode. From that pool, they can then choose the caregiver that best meets their family’s needs from the information that the care provider has completed online when they registered.
Care Types:	babysitters / childcare housekeepers tutors pet sitters companion/ elder care personal assistance, gardeners and other miscellaneous help
Screening Process	Care4hire.com does no pre-screening on the caregivers. There is an online investigation service located on the site Access Online References and Background Check Access to sample interview questions once you are registered. Caregivers also have access to purchase background checks on themselves. They can grant you access to these as well.
Pricing:	Yearly Plan: Best Value! $79.00 Monthly Plan: $34.99 one-time payment billed for the first month, then $9.99 billed each month thereafter FREE preview: Try the service free for 2 weeks. Post your job and get contacted by caregivers in your area.
Search Options	search by zip code, then narrow by personal preferences
Extra Features:	sample interview questions sample reference form sample contract form Care4hire gift certificates!
Current Promotion :	Find the perfect babysitter free for 14 days.

>>>>>Sittercity.com has acquired Sitters.com…read more<<<<<<

Sitters.com is one of the largest sources of up to date care providers.

They offer comprehensive care provider profiles with references, reviews, ratings, photos, videos, availability schedules, training and certifications to make search for a care provider  quick, simple and safe.

Parenting magazine rated sitters.com as one of the safest online sites for finding care providers due to its thorough selection process.  Each profile and job posting is reviewed by a member of the All Mom Team and includes a link to the bio of the Mom that completed the review.

In addition, members can check out background checks, online reviews and ratings posted by other members of Sitters.com as well as talk to references before contacting the care provides.

Features which distinguish sitters.com from their competitors:

• Focus on having the most up-to-date  care providers: people actively looking to provide care today rather than claiming to have “hundreds of thousands” of  providers

• Phone Support available 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays

• All-Mom Editorial Team: team of moms that are dedicated to keeping the Sitters.com community safe and secure.  Every Mom on the team has at least a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of corporate business experience.

Best of all, it doesn’t cost anything to check out the value Sitters.com offers. You can search for care providers and also create a trial membership for free.

For paid members, Sitters.com comes with a money-back guarantee. If you post a job and don’t get at least three applicants in three days, you will get a full refund.

Care.com is an online service that matches care & service providers in the areas of child care, tutoring, pet care, personal assistant services and senior care to the people who need their help.

By joining Care.com as a paid premium member,  subscribers receive full access to the service including caregiver contact details, background checks and references.  They can also post jobs detailing their specific care needs.  All premium members have access to caregiver alert emails and  weekly member newsletter filled with expert tips and advice.

Features which distinguish care.com from their competitors:

• Care on Call: Broadcast a message to caregivers near you in seconds
• Free Background Check
• Care Club: Online shopping mall rewards program that offers discounts and Cash Back rewards to Care.com members when they shop at participating online retailers in Care.com’s Care Club
• Co-ops: group of moms or parents take turns caring for each other’s children in order to save on child care
• The Tell A Friend program: help your friends find quality caregivers while also getting rewarded

Unlike other websites, they have 2 interesting categories of sitters: special needs and care gig provider. A care gig provider will assist you with running various “gigs” from parties & events, shopping, moving services to general errands and even vacation services.

Care.com also offers money back guarantee.  If a subscriber  creates a job posting, and doesn’t hear back from one of the hundreds of thousands of caregivers listed on Care.com within three days, then the subscriber can close the account and receive a full refund of any membership fee paid.

Sittercity is one of  America’s first,  largest and most trusted online babysitter networks.  Named the best babysitter/nanny-referral service by New York Magazine for 2009.

In addition to babysitters, users can find nannies, pet sitters, house sitters,  dog walkers, elder care providers, and tutors.  All of the sitters listed on the site are over the age of 18 and their profiles include whether a background check has been done, which safety certificates they’ve earned and reviews from past clients.

Sittercity has a four-step screening process which includes checking references, reading caregiver reviews, conducting interviews and reviewing background checks.

The best thing about Sittercity.com is that you can try it out for a week at no cost, and then choose either a monthly or annual fee plan.

SitterCity.com Quick Facts