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Who are Paper's tutors?

A Dedicated Tutor Workforce

Our tutors are hired, trained, and scheduled to work consistently with high impact tutoring cohorts—not matched session by session.

Learn why that difference matters.

The Structural Difference That Changes Outcomes

Paper does not rely on independent contractors or availability-based matching. Our tutors are part of a trained, supported workforce designed for consistency, accountability, and instructional quality.

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100% U.S.-Based and Vetted

All tutors are fingerprinted, background checked, and selectively hired (30% acceptance rate).

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Professionally Trained

130–150 hours of annual training and development, including gradual release and culturally responsive instruction.

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Built for Consistency

Tutors are scheduled with specific students on consistent days and times—not matched by availability.

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Part of a Tutor Workforce

Not independent contractors. Tutors are supervised, supported, and accountable for delivery.

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Classroom-Aligned and Multilingual

Use custom curriculum aligned to state standards and classroom content, with bilingual (Spanish) tutors available.

Gradual Release, Grounded in Classroom Learning

Rather than giving away answers, Paper tutors use a gradual release model—asking thoughtful questions to assess what students already know and guiding them toward solutions independently.
 
What is the Paper Method?

 

I do. We do. You do. 

That instruction isn’t disconnected or generic. Tutors work on the same standards, skills, and content students are learning in class, reinforcing classroom instruction rather than running parallel to it.

The result is tutoring that extends teaching—building confidence and mastery on the very work students are expected to do during the school day.

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Why Tutor Staffing Models Matter in High Impact Tutoring

The structural choice that shapes scheduling consistency and instructional quality. 

Tutor Model
Paper Tutors
Tutors are part of a dedicated, structured workforce.
Contractor Marketplace
Tutors operate as independent contractors; scheduling and training are not enforceable. 
Scheduling & Consistency
Paper Tutors
All high impact tutoring cohorts are scheduled with the same tutor. 
Contractor Marketplace
Students are matched based on fluctuating availability and consistent scheduling is rarely guaranteed. 
Training & Professional Development
Paper Tutors
130–150 hours annually, including gradual release and culturally responsive instruction training. 
Contractor Marketplace
Training and PD are encouraged but ultimately optional. 
Instructional Alignment
Paper Tutors
Tutors use curriculum aligned to classroom standards and pacing.
Contractor Marketplace
Materials are often generic and platform-provided.
Oversight & Accountability
Paper Tutors
Tutors are supervised, supported, and accountable for consistent delivery.
Contractor Marketplace
Oversight varies by platform and individual contractor.

How to Evaluate High Impact Tutoring Programs 

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