Original release date: November 13th, 2007 by Bryan McNutt
WyzAnt and Tutorz: the perfect match when it comes to finding a tutor.
Port Hueneme, California and Summit, New Jersey, November 13th, 2007 — The web services of Tutorz.com has teamed with the professional tutoring expertise of WyzAnt.com to generate an academically effective online connection between students and tutors.
Now that Tutorz and WyzAnt have joined forces, it is simpler than ever for tutors and students to find each other online. The partnership allows WyzAnt’s 2,000+ certified tutors to reach students more effectively; in-turn, it helps Tutorz add quality instructors to its market-leading, 14,000+ tutor database. WyzAnt tutors, now listed in the Tutorz vertical search engine, get better visibility and transparency of services, which has already resulted in more tutoring requests. WyzAnt and Tutorz are testing new waters with this unique partnership and are hoping to score an A+ from parents, students, and tutors.
Tutorz, founded in July of 2006 by Dirk Wagner, has grown rapidly in 2007 and now boasts a list of over 14,000 tutors nationwide. The founder, a former tutor, developed the company during a HiTech OCTANe computing project of the University of California at Irvine. Dirk Wagner states Tutorz’ mission “To match the student’s needs with the perfect tutor in a simple and affordable fashion.”
Tutorz’ vertical search engine helps students and parents freely and easily network to find a tutor over the Internet. The search engine maintains a simple and clean construction. Site users looking for homework help, test preparation, and other tutor help have the option to search by keyword or subject (dyslexia, Ph.D., SAT) and area (Washington D.C., New York City, Los Angeles). The search engine currently lists over 14,000 tutor profiles nationwide, a number that is expanding daily. Tutoring information is compiled into easy to read tutor profiles that include certifications, credentials, references and peer reviews. Relevance ranking and filters empower students to quickly hone in to the perfect tutor. Tutors listed in the Tutorz’ directory cover elementary subjects and academic studies including math, English, business, and many more.
WyzAnt, Inc., currently one of the nation’s leading in-home tutoring companies, offers over 2,000 certified tutors and teachers in all academic subjects, foreign languages, musical instruments, test-prep, computer instruction and more. Andrew Geant and Michael Weishuhn founded the company in September 2005. Weishuhn graduated with a B.S. in computer science, and Geant has degrees in economics and finance; both attended Princeton University. The vision of WyzAnt is to simplify the task of finding a capable, certified tutor through its full-service website and dependable customer service.
Through WyzAnt.com, students can search for a tutor by subject and zip code; view each tutor’s profile, picture, and credentials; email tutors directly with questions and to make the lesson arrangements; and even pay for lessons securely online. Most tutors cost between $30 and $45 per hour. In addition to helping parents and students find tutors, WyzAnt also caters to institutional clients such as the Harlem Children’s Zone and Catholic Charities, in order to provide these organizations with large numbers of qualified tutors for their various educational programs.
Both Tutorz and WyzAnt are devoted to using the power of the Internet to offer clients the best possible service and convenience at affordable prices. By employing proprietary technology, Tutorz and WyzAnt have opened new doors for people searching for a tutor on the Internet. For parents and students looking for an A+, that is very good news.
For additional information on the Tutorz and WyzAnt partnership, contact Andrew Geant at Andrew.Geant@WyzAnt.com or Bryan McNutt at bryan@tutorz.com.
ABOUT WyzAnt – WyzAnt, Inc., headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, offers in-home tutoring services in most major US markets. The company has served thousands of clients since its inception over two years ago and continues to grow into new markets each month. Currently, the company’s largest markets are Washington DC, New York City, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Newer markets include Miami, Portland OR, San Francisco, and Philadelphia.
ABOUT Tutorz – Founded in July of 2006 by Dirk Wagner, Sameer Saproo, and Erik Olsson Tutorz.com is a vertical search engine helping parents and students find educational tutors. Currently Tutorz is based out of Port Hueneme and is a privately owned limited liability corporation (LLC) with four employees. The Tutorz.com site provides listings of over 14,000 tutors nationwide.
