A tutor introduction video lets parents see and hear how you teach before booking a trial, and it’s one of the factors Tutopiya uses for profile visibility. A good video is short, warm and specific. It shows you know the subject and the curriculum, and it gives a glimpse of your explanations. This guide gives a 90-second script structure, a simple recording setup, what to show for your subject, and the mistakes that make parents click away.

Key takeaways

• Keep it to roughly 60–120 seconds.
• Show familiarity with your subject and curriculum, and share credible numbers if you can.
• Include a 20–30 second example of how you explain something.
• Record in a quiet, well-lit room with clear audio.
• On Tutopiya, a professional intro video improves your visibility.

What Tutopiya asks for

The Become a Tutor page describes the video stage: introduce yourself warmly and show your familiarity with the curriculum and subject you’ll teach, and your experience preparing students (or yourself) for these exams. Share credible numbers where you can, such as grades your past students achieved, your own results, how many students you’ve taught, and schools you’ve taught at.

A 90-second script structure

Time	What to say	Example
0–15s	Hello, name, what you teach	”Hi, I’m [your name]. I teach Cambridge IGCSE and A Level Physics.”
15–35s	Your evidence	”I’ve taught in an international school in Singapore for six years, and I mark IGCSE papers.”
35–70s	A mini explanation	”Students often lose marks on… Here’s how I explain it…“
70–85s	How lessons work	”In our first lesson, I’ll find exactly where you’re losing marks.”
85–90s	Warm close	”I’d love to help. Book a trial and let’s get started.”

Recording setup

Element	What works
Camera	Laptop webcam or phone on a stand, at eye level
Light	Face a window, or use a soft lamp in front of you
Sound	Quiet room; headset or clip-on mic; no echo
Background	Plain and tidy, the same as your teaching space
Framing	Head and shoulders, with a little space above your head
Clothes	As you’d dress for a lesson

How to record: step by step

1. Write bullet points, not a full script, so you sound natural.
2. Set up light, sound and framing, and do a 10-second test.
3. Prepare your mini explanation, with a whiteboard or screen share if helpful.
4. Record three or four takes.
5. Pick the warmest, clearest take. It doesn’t need to be perfect.
6. Trim the start and end. No heavy editing needed.
7. Upload it at the Video stage and watch it once as a parent would.

What to show by subject

Subject	A good mini explanation
Maths	Solve one IGCSE question by hand on a whiteboard
Sciences	Explain one common misconception with a sketch
English	Improve one sentence of a student-style answer
Economics	Draw and explain one diagram
IB subjects	Show how you’d approach an unfamiliar exam-style question

Browse subjects on the IB DP tutor jobs hub and the Cambridge IGCSE tutor jobs hub.

A ten-point checklist before you upload

Check	Yes?
Under two minutes
Face well-lit and clearly visible
Clear audio, no echo
Board, level and subject stated
Credible evidence mentioned
A short teaching moment included
Tidy background
Dressed as for a lesson
Warm, natural tone
Consistent with your photo and bio

If you tick all ten, upload it. If not, re-record. It only takes a few minutes, and it’s one of the first things families watch.

How tutoring with Tutopiya works

Tutopiya is a 1-on-1 online tutoring marketplace for Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE, IB and International A Level students. Profile setup takes about 15 minutes across 10 stages, including your video. You set your starting hourly rate and keep all of it, because Tutopiya’s 40–50% commission is added on top and paid by the student. Later rate changes are requested through Tutopiya, which approves them at its discretion. You’re paid on the 15th of each month for the previous month’s lessons, and trial lessons last an hour and are unpaid. Full details are on the Tutopiya Become a Tutor page.

Common video mistakes

• Too long. Keep it under two minutes.
• Reading a script. Use bullet points.
• Poor sound. It matters more than video quality.
• Dark or backlit. Face the light.
• No teaching moment. Show how you explain.

Talk to us

For your photo and bio, read tutor profile photo tips and how to write a tutor bio parents trust. Questions? Contact our team.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a tutor introduction video be? +

Short. Around 60 to 120 seconds is usually enough to introduce yourself, show your familiarity with the subject and curriculum, and give a taste of how you explain things. Parents rarely watch long videos to the end.

What should I say in my tutor video? +

Who you are, which boards and subjects you teach, your strongest credible evidence (such as years teaching, schools, examiner roles or results), a short example of how you explain a topic, and a warm invitation to book a trial. Tutopiya's guidance encourages sharing credible numbers where you can.

Does the video affect my visibility on Tutopiya? +

Yes. Tutopiya's Tutor Marketplace Terms note that tutors with a professional introduction video, a clear profile photo, more free slots and affordable pricing receive higher visibility on the marketplace.

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