7th Grade Learning Support Tutor - Reading, Writing & Motor Skills

Tutor Me Education • Vallejo, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Tutor Me Education is seeking a tutor with special education experience to provide individualized, one-on-one academic support to a 7th-grade student in the student's home in Vallejo, California. The student is currently performing at approximately a 3rd-grade reading level and has epilepsy that affects fine motor skills. Instruction should be structured, engaging, developmentally appropriate, patient, and adapted to the student's pace and individual needs.

The tutor will support reading, phonics, spelling, grammar, reading comprehension, writing, and math, including word problems and mathematical reasoning. The role also includes handwriting practice, written expression, and functional fine motor skills such as tying shoelaces. The tutor will use guided practice, repetition, and positive reinforcement, and communicate regularly with the family about progress and areas for improvement.

The position offers 10–25 hours per month, with availability Monday through Thursday after 4:00 PM, Friday after 12:30 PM, and Saturday by discussion with the family. The start date is ASAP. Pay is $25–$35 per hour, based on specialization.

Requirements

• Experience working with students with special education needs.
• Background in literacy intervention and foundational reading instruction.
• Knowledge of phonics, spelling, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing instruction.
• Ability to teach math concepts through structured instruction and practical examples.
• Patient, encouraging, and adaptable teaching style.
• Strong instructional skills and ability to maintain a consistent tutoring schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting students with fine motor skill development is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic support in math, spelling, grammar, and writing.
• Strengthen foundational literacy skills, including phonics, spelling, grammar, and reading comprehension.
• Adapt reading instruction to the student's current reading level of approximately 3rd grade.
• Support writing development through handwriting practice, sentence formation, and written expression.
• Provide math instruction focused on word problems and mathematical reasoning.
• Incorporate fine motor activities to support handwriting development and functional skills such as tying shoelaces.
• Use structured lessons, guided practice, repetition, and positive reinforcement to reinforce learning.
• Adjust instruction and activities based on the student's pace and individual needs.
• Maintain consistent communication with the family regarding progress and areas for improvement.

Benefits

• Performance-Based Pay Incentives
• Voluntary retirement program
• Referral program
• Flexible schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed