Professional Tutor

Access-HR, Inc.

28d • Onsite

About The Position

PrepMatters is looking for bright, dynamic people to join our paid tutor training class, leading to work as a professional SAT/ACT tutor in our Bethesda office. Weekly training sessions will be required of all new hires. Our colleagues enjoy individual offices, amenities including a lounge, well-stocked kitchen, and the support of our full-time operations team, so tutors can focus on the work that matters most: helping students!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree – completed
• Willingness to make at least 10 hours/week available, including at least some weekend time
• The ability to reliably and independently manage client scheduling and email correspondence
• The skills required to score well on a qualifying test consisting of SAT Reading and Math questions

Nice To Haves

• Two years of test preparation experience covering all sections of the SAT or ACT is preferred
• A true appreciation for working with kids.
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter and the ability to model the study habits required for success at top-tier universities
• Academic expertise (up to the AP level) in either a science, calculus, history, economics, or a foreign language
• Background from a rigorous academic program is preferred to align with the high expectations of our clientele
• Familiarity with the culture of highly competitive academic institutions is an asset
• Professional experience in a high-volume tutoring environment
• A working knowledge of local public and independent schools

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest quality academic tutoring and standardized test preparation
• Maintain content expertise for the ACT and SAT
• Master recent publicly available official tests, proprietary tests and workbooks, and other pedagogical tools
• Regularly sit for official SAT and ACT administrations
• Demonstrate proficiency with PrepMatters instructional methods
• Craft personalized education plans for each student
• Tailor delivery of proprietary materials to the needs of the student
• Build upon each student’s strengths while working to shore up academic weaknesses
• Construct a testing strategy for the academic year that best matches the calendar of test dates with the needs of the student
• Recognize and work to remediate the effects of stress and anxiety tied to the standardized testing process
• Quickly establish a healthy rapport with students
• Strive to build students’ self-confidence in all interactions
• Serve as the primary point of contact between PrepMatters and the families with which it works, providing expert guidance on all aspects of the standardized testing experience
• Listen well and curiously to establish trust and help clients set realistic and helpful expectations and goals
• Provide updates after each session in the form of notes to parents and students entered into our proprietary CRM tool
• Respond to parent or student inquiries in a timely manner, maintaining professional standards of communication in form of address and language, and addressing client needs clearly and thoroughly
• Proactively schedule ad-hoc conferences with parents and students as needed

Benefits

• Salary Range: $40-$70/hr., commensurate with experience
• SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match
• Paid Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability and life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level