Profile headline and description guidelines

Make your first impression clear

Your headline and the first lines of your description give families a quick introduction when they browse teachers. Put your subject, student level and teaching medium near the beginning, then explain the support you offer.

Build your profile in four steps

Draft your description first, then turn its strongest detail into a headline. Keep the focus on what a student or parent needs to know.

Introduce yourself

Start with a warm greeting and a little of your personality. Say which subjects and grades you teach, and whether your lessons are in Sinhala, Tamil or English. Mention online or in-person teaching where relevant.

Explain your teaching experience

Share relevant qualifications and experience in your own words, rather than pasting a CV. Name a relevant degree or teacher-training qualification and connect it to the subjects you teach. Be specific about the syllabus and student levels you know. If you’re new to teaching, describe your subject knowledge and the support you can offer honestly.

Connect your experience to lessons: concept explanations, past-paper practice, revision planning or feedback on mistakes.

Motivate potential students

Show how your approach supports the learner’s goals. Explain what lessons feel like and how you adapt to their current understanding. Speak to students and parents without promising grades or guaranteed results.

Write a clear, catchy headline

Choose one helpful differentiator, such as your teaching approach or relevant experience. A specific headline is more useful than “best tutor”. Keep it easy to scan and let the description carry the detail.

From vague to useful

These are illustrative examples, not templates to copy. Use only details that reflect your own teaching.

Description do’s and don’ts

Aim for a conversation, not a sales pitch. Families should leave your profile with a clear, honest picture of your teaching.

Before you publish

Read your profile as if you were a parent choosing support for their child. Can you answer these questions at a glance?

• My headline clearly names my subject, level and teaching medium.
• My opening explains who I help and how my lessons support them.
• My qualifications and experience are accurate and relevant.
• My description uses short paragraphs and sounds like me.
• I’ve removed contact details, private information and promises of results.
• I’ve proofread the whole profile and included a friendly invitation.

Use this guide to refresh your headline and description in your teacher profile. Edit my profile

Related resources

• Choosing a profile photo — Present yourself clearly with a friendly, professional photo.
• Adding subjects and teaching details — Make your student levels, teaching medium and lesson options clear.
• Responding to student and parent enquiries — Start a helpful conversation about learning needs and next steps.