{"id":240,"date":"2026-06-08T15:53:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T15:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/2026\/06\/08\/completing-your-basic-and-professional-information\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T21:01:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:01:43","slug":"completing-your-basic-and-professional-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/2026\/06\/08\/completing-your-basic-and-professional-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Completing your basic and professional information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Beyond your skills, two profile sections tell learners who you are and why to choose you: Basic Information and Professional Details. This article explains what goes in each.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1192\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tutor-basic-location2.png\" alt=\"The Basic Information section of the Tutorac tutor profile \u2014 the Country, State, City and Preferred Time Zone fields and the optional Social Media Links\" class=\"wp-image-320\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-this-article\">In this article<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#basic\">Basic Information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#professional\">Professional Details<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#save\">Saving each section<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tips\">Tips for a strong profile<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basic\">Basic Information<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open <strong>My Profile<\/strong> and go to the <strong>Basic Information<\/strong> section. This is where you set the details learners see first, including your location, your social links, and your preferred time zone. Your time zone matters because it affects how session times are shown and scheduled with learners.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"professional\">Professional Details<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <strong>Professional Details<\/strong> section, add the background that builds credibility:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tutoring experience<\/strong> \u2014 your relevant teaching or professional experience.<\/li><li><strong>Education information<\/strong> \u2014 your academic background.<\/li><li><strong>Additional certificates<\/strong> \u2014 any certifications that support your expertise.<\/li><li><strong>Organisation details<\/strong> \u2014 organisation information where relevant.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These details appear on your public profile and help learners decide that you&#8217;re the right tutor for them.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"save\">Saving each section<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fill in each section and save it. As you complete these details, your <strong>Profile Completion<\/strong> percentage rises and the matching items drop off your completion checklist.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\">Tips for a strong profile<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be specific about your experience and the outcomes you help learners achieve.<\/li><li>Keep your time zone accurate so scheduling works smoothly.<\/li><li>Use <strong>See Public View<\/strong> to check how everything reads to a learner.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which details are most important?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your tutoring experience, education, and a clear, accurate basic profile carry the most weight with learners. Complete these early.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I edit these later?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. You can update Basic Information and Professional Details whenever your experience or details change.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where do bank details go?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bank details have their own section, covered in the next article on reaching 100% completion and getting verified.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related articles<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/2026\/06\/08\/choosing-your-teaching-categories-and-skills\/\">Choosing your teaching categories and skills<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/2026\/06\/08\/reaching-100-percent-profile-completion-and-getting-verified\/\">Reaching 100% profile completion and getting verified<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/2026\/06\/08\/setting-up-your-tutor-profile-an-overview\/\">Setting up your tutor profile: an overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-gray-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last updated: 8 June 2026<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beyond your skills, two profile sections tell learners who you are and why to choose you: Basic Information and Professional Details. This article explains what goes in each. 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