Academic & SEL Tutor (Yoga & Emotional Regulation Focus)

Tutor Me Education•Foster City, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At Tutor Me Education, we are revolutionizing the way students learn, and we're seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Foster City, CA! If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and helping them achieve academic success, we want to hear from you! As an Tutor at Tutor Me Education, you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one tutoring to students with special needs in their homes. You will be responsible for helping students with daily activities, offering moral support, and delivering tailored instruction based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). We are currently hiring for multiple positions across all cities in Foster City, CA.

Requirements

Experience working with young adults with autism and communication differences
Background supporting functional academics at the middle to high school level
Strong skills in reading comprehension, communication support, and functional math
Experience teaching real-life problem-solving and practical academic applications
Familiarity with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies
Experience incorporating mindfulness practices such as yoga, breathing exercises, or meditation
Ability to support students with limited expressive language
Patient, calm, and supportive, especially when working with students who experience anxiety
Engaging and creative, with the ability to incorporate movement and interests into sessions
Comfortable conducting an academic assessment to guide instruction

Responsibilities

Conduct an initial tutor assessment to determine current academic and functional skill levels
Provide instruction in ELA with a focus on functional academics, comprehension across content areas, and communication support
Deliver math instruction centered on functional math skills and real-world problem-solving
Support development of communication through structured, supportive interaction and comprehension checks
Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies into all sessions
Integrate mindfulness-based practices such as yoga, breathing exercises, and meditation to support regulation and focus
Create structured, predictable sessions with a calm and supportive tone
Support anxiety management and engagement through proactive strategies and positive reinforcement
Incorporate student interests (e.g., music, Just Dance, swimming, food exploration) into lessons to increase motivation
Provide a safe, encouraging environment that promotes participation and confidence
Adjust instruction based on student responsiveness and progress
Communicate regularly with caregivers regarding progress and strategies