PrepMatters, Inc. is a premier source in the Washington metro area for one-on-one test preparation and academic tutoring. Our tutoring staff helps students and families navigate the whole alphabet of standardized tests, ranging from the SSAT/ISEE/HSPT for middle-schoolers to the SAT/ACT/AP for high schoolers to the GRE/GMAT/LSAT for college students. We take pride in our deep understanding not only of the tests but also of how to effectively communicate with and bring out the best in our students.
Position Summary
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!
Primary Responsibilities
One-on-one tutoring - 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
Client communication - 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
Requirements
Education, Certifications and Years of Experience
Bachelor’s degree – completed
Two years of test preparation experience covering all sections of the SAT or ACT is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A true appreciation for working with kids.
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 to score well on a qualifying test consisting of SAT Reading and Math questions
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated mastery of subject matter and the ability to model the study habits 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
Benefits
Compensation
Salary Range: $40-$70/hr., commensurate with experience
Benefits
Retirement - SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match
Paid Sick Leave
Advanced Benefits Tutors who bill an average of 17.5 hours per week annually have access to our comprehensive benefits package: