AP Spanish Tutor

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, the AP Spanish Tutor utilizes a strong understanding of Advanced Placement coursework to provide individualized academic support, help students strengthen subject knowledge and critical-thinking skills, and prepare effectively and confidently for AP examinations. The role is responsible for providing personalized instruction, explaining challenging concepts clearly, reviewing practice questions and essays, and developing study strategies tailored to each student’s learning style and academic goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring for AP-level coursework, explaining concepts and material in a clear, engaging manner.
• Develop personalized lesson plans by taking time to understand each student’s individual strengths, challenges, and learning styles; adapt instruction and study strategies to ensure students learn effectively and build confidence.
• Prepare students for AP exams through structured practice tests, focused review sessions, and targeted instruction based on individual areas of difficulty; teach effective test-taking strategies, familiarize students with AP exam formats and expectations, review practice responses, and provide detailed feedback to strengthen content knowledge, time management, critical thinking, and confidence before exam day.
• Provide academic support with homework, assignments, essays, and projects by clarifying concepts, guiding students through challenging tasks, and providing constructive feedback to strengthen understanding and independent learning skills.
• Stay familiar with AP course requirements, exam formats, and curriculum standards by regularly reviewing College Board course frameworks, exam descriptions, scoring guidelines, and released practice materials; incorporate updates into lesson plans, practice exercises, and test-preparation strategies to ensure instruction remains aligned with current AP expectations.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree or 48 college semester or 60 college quarter units OR a Bachelor’s Degree are required.
• Additional testing or assessments will be required to demonstrate subject-matter proficiency in Spanish.
• Minimum age of 21.
• At least 1 year of experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, after school, or recreation environment, preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain highest degree of confidentiality.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Provide and maintain a clear TB test.
• Employees who operate a personal or company vehicle related to work location requirements must maintain, and provide Human Resources, proof of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Internet/ virtual meeting software
• Email
• Use of typical office equipment