Tutoring services in the U.S. - do I need a License?

[hon_bun 0]

Hey everyone,

I am a Russian national with a M.A. in Translation Studies from my homeland.

I have been able to find a job as an Interpreter in the U.S. but it's part-time only so I have to work another job in a hotel. Working 50+ hrs/week is stressful and my hotel job is not something I want to go on with next year. My American friend told me that I should "totally teach Russian" and start up some tutoring service. However, I have never tutored Russian, only English to 5-graders back home, I do not really have a technique and I am not sure what American clientele would expect and how to advertise it.

Do I need to have a License if I decide to teach Russian basics or help students with their homework, etc.? Will I have to report this tutoring service to IRS?

Thanks, all advise is appreciated.

Edited September 30, 2011 by hon_bun

[san diego 407]

No, you don't. However, I think you will find it hard finding job.. or students..

[hon_bun 0]

No, you don't. However, I think you will find it hard finding job.. or students..

Thanks. What makes you think there would be no students interested? Any reasons?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

If your students are under 18 you may want to work for a service that handles your background checks and rules about meeting ( to protect you as much as the kids )

[san diego 407]

Russian is not language of interest here. They have hard time recruiting students for University Russian language classes, which are free and part of the tuition...