
What is a star mentor?
As a star mentor, you will act as a role model supporting Chinese children with their language studies.
- Become a role model, mentor and friend
- Develop their conversational English skills
- Teach engaging supercurricular topics and subjects
- Inspire them with interesting topics and activities relating to your degree or hobbies


Tutor benefits
- ESL tutors: earn £16 - £20/ hour
- STEM tutors: earn £20 - £30/ hour
- Access to 500+ pre-made lessons and resources
- Training and support to become an outstanding online tutor
Star mentor (online teaching) I have loved my work as a language buddy so far! I have taught students from 5 years old to 12 years old, which has helped me develop my own teaching ... read moreI have loved my work as a language buddy so far! I have taught students from 5 years old to 12 years old, which has helped me develop my own teaching skills, and have had so much support whilst doing so. You can commit as much as you want to this job, as there are guidebooks and pre prepared lessons, although once you get more comfortable there are opportunities to create your own content to suit your students. read less


Grace P.
Online teacher
Star mentor (online teaching) Over summer, I really enjoyed working with Abridge Academy. I taught tens of Chinese students over Zoom - something that wouldn't seem possible a few ... read moreOver summer, I really enjoyed working with Abridge Academy. I taught tens of Chinese students over Zoom - something that wouldn't seem possible a few years ago - in English language and literature. This challenged me to adapt every lesson to an individual student through the barrier of internet as well as language. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested - especially for the incredibly valuable lessons taught to you by each pupil. read less

Juliet
Oxford University
Star mentor (online teaching) Thanks to Abridge Academy, I now have the chance to work with brilliant students, learn about their language and culture, as well as improve my teachi... read moreThanks to Abridge Academy, I now have the chance to work with brilliant students, learn about their language and culture, as well as improve my teaching skills. No words can describe how enthusiastic, kind and supportive this team has been. Abridge Academy is truly committed to offering its tutors a rewarding, enjoyable and well-supported experience. read less


Felicia C.
Online teacher
Star mentor (online teaching) I have been a tutor since the program launch, and I have enjoyed every moment! The students have been absolutely amazing and I really enjoyed helping ... read moreI have been a tutor since the program launch, and I have enjoyed every moment! The students have been absolutely amazing and I really enjoyed helping them improve their English. I like to design my own lesson materials, but Abridge Academy also has a huge variety of materials available which the tutors are free to use for their lessons. The programme itself is very well organised and there is both Katie and the local staff who are willing to help you out and support you. read less


Jadwiga B.
Online teacher
Star mentor (online teaching) Everyone is always happy to help you create the best lessons for your students and offer useful advice. It is really rewarding to see students improve... read moreEveryone is always happy to help you create the best lessons for your students and offer useful advice. It is really rewarding to see students improve their English and show real enthusiasm in lessons. The Chinese language and culture activities are really interesting and provide a valuable insight into life in China. Also the new opportunity to gain a TEFL certificate in is an amazing opportunity to enhance your CV. read less


Alex W.
Online teacher
Star mentor (online teaching) A wonderful program and one of my most enriching experiences. You can teach children of all ages and at all speaking levels, so you really get the cha... read moreA wonderful program and one of my most enriching experiences. You can teach children of all ages and at all speaking levels, so you really get the chance to learn different ways to engage with each one. Outside of the classes, the coordinators are very easy to contact if you run into any issues, need advice, or simply just to chat. Since joining in, I have felt very welcomed and have learned a lot. Whether you are thinking of pursuing a teaching career or hoping to learn something new, I would highly recommend this program to you. read less


Cindy L.
Online teacher
ESL tutor requirements
- ESL teaching qualification, such as a TEFL certificate
- Be studying for or recently completed a degree in any subject (English, education or related majors preferred)
- Right to live and work in either the UK or USA
- Reliable internet connection and computer capable of using Zoom
- Previous online teaching experience strongly preferred but not essential


STEM tutor requirements
- Be studying for or recently completed a degree in a STEM subject
- Right to live and work in either the UK or USA
- Reliable internet connection and computer capable of using Zoom
- Previous online teaching experience strongly preferred but not essential
- Subject-specific teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE) strongly preferred but not essential