Professional Tutor

Organizational Overview

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

Required 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 required 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 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

Benefits and Compensation

Salary Range: $40-$70/hr., commensurate with experience

• 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:

• Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability and life insurance