Parents and children want to know who'll be teaching them. A short video is a chance to get acquainted before the very first lesson — to tell a bit about yourself, show your approach, and let families feel that studying with you will be comfortable and engaging.
In this article, we'll cover what to say in your video, how to record it well, and how to add it to the platform.
🎬 What to say in your video
To make your video clear and convincing, split it into three parts.
| Part | Duration | What to say |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 15–20 seconds | What's your first name (no last name)? What subject do you teach? How many years of experience do you have? |
| About your approach | 30–50 seconds | What's your educational background and experience? How are your lessons structured? What's special about your approach? What kind of students do you work best with? |
| Closing | 15–25 seconds |
Invite viewers to the first lesson, thank them for watching, and add a warm, motivating note. |
💡 The total length should be between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Don't try to cover everything — speak about what matters most, sincerely and simply.
📱 How to record a good video
- Shoot horizontally — hold your phone sideways
- Keep the camera at eye level
- Film during the day or place a lamp behind the camera — your face should be well lit
- Use a plain wall or a tidy shelf as the background
- Record in a quiet spot, free from background noise
- Rest your phone on a table or use a tripod to avoid shaky footage
- Smile and speak naturally, as if you're chatting with a student's parent
• your last name or contact details
• other people in the frame
• presentations or slides
• logos or third-party links
Record a short test clip first — check the sound, lighting, and background before filming the full video. And always watch it back before moving on.
▶️ How to upload your video to YouTube
- Open youtube.com and sign in with your Google account.
- Click the camera icon with the + in the top-right corner, then choose Upload video.
- Select the file from your phone or computer.
- Add a title, for example: A hello from teacher Rachel.
- Under Visibility, choose Unlisted. This way your video won't appear in YouTube's general search, but parents and students will still be able to watch it from your Mathema profile.
- Click Done and copy the video link — you'll add it to your profile on Mathema.me.
🔗 How to add your video to Mathema
- Log in to your account on Mathema.
- Go to My profile → Edit account.
- Open the Video visit card section.
- Paste the link you copied from YouTube into the Video link field.
- Click Save.
✅ All done! Now parents and students viewing your profile will be able to see your video visit card 👌
💬 If something doesn't work out — message us in the platform chat. We're right here and happy to help.
