Bilingual Spanish Tutor - College Academic & Life Skills Support

Tutor Me Education•Los Angeles, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Tutor Me Education is hiring a bilingual Spanish tutor to provide personalized, one-on-one in-home tutoring to a college student with special needs in Los Angeles, California. The tutor will support academic work in Business English as well as the student's organization, time management, self-advocacy, coping strategies, and independent learning skills. Instruction should be tailored to the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP), abilities, and interests. The role involves approximately 25 hours per month, with two one-hour sessions per week, and pays $25–$35.

Requirements

Fluency in both English and Spanish is required because the student is not fluent in English.
Ability to provide patient, organized, encouraging instruction and explain concepts clearly with step-by-step guidance.

Nice To Haves

An active teaching credential is preferred.
Experience supporting college students or young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.
Skill in breaking down assignments and using visual schedules, planners, checklists, and structured routines.
Ability to support self-advocacy, time management, organization, coping strategies, and independent learning skills.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized academic support in Business English, including help understanding course materials and instructions, completing assignments, and improving written and verbal communication.
Break complex assignments into manageable steps and provide repeated explanations and guided practice as needed.
Assist with homework, assignment completion, and coursework prioritization.
Help the student develop organizational and time-management skills using planners, checklists, visual schedules, and structured routines.
Conduct frequent check-ins to monitor understanding, progress, and assignment completion.
Reinforce self-advocacy skills, including asking for clarification, requesting assistance, and communicating academic needs.
Teach practical coping strategies to manage stress, maintain focus, and build confidence in academic settings.
Encourage independence by reinforcing positive routines and giving the student opportunities to complete tasks with less assistance.
Use real-life examples and the student's interests to make learning engaging and meaningful.
Communicate progress and relevant updates to the family or designated support team as appropriate.