Online Homework Helper

Answer high-school math, science, or English homework questions online.

What the work is

Homework-help platforms pair students stuck on a problem with someone who can walk them through it. As a beginner helper you usually start in one subject you are comfortable with, take incoming questions from a queue, and explain the steps clearly rather than just giving the final answer. Pay is per accepted explanation or per minute of live session. The job is friendly to students themselves — many helpers are university students earning beer money — and to anyone who remembers their school basics well. Quality of explanation matters more than speed.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Pick up questions in your subject area from the queue.
• Explain the reasoning, not just the final answer.
• Maintain a high helpful-rating from students.
• Decline questions that are clearly tests or exams.

Tools you actually need

• Pen and paper for working out problems
• A scanner app

How beginners get hired

The most reliable hiring channels for this role today are listed below. Sign up on one or two — not all of them at once — and complete each profile fully before applying. Half-finished profiles convert poorly even when your skills are real.

• Studypool
• Chegg Tutors (where available)
• Wyzant

Beginner tips that actually work

• Type out the steps; never just photograph a solved page.
• Be friendly — confused students rate harsh helpers poorly.
• Specialize in one or two topics first to build a reputation.

How and when you get paid

Weekly via PayPal or platform-specific methods. See our guide to remote payment methods for how each option works in your country, and how to avoid the verification delays that catch most beginners off guard.

Country-specific guides

Pay norms, popular hiring platforms, and payment routes vary a lot by country. Pick yours below for the version of this guide tailored to where you live.