Senior SAT/ACT Tutor

Job Description

Job Description

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 seeking veteran educators and expert tutors with a proven track record of helping students achieve meaningful score growth and top-tier standardized test results. We are looking for experienced professionals who can immediately leverage their extensive test prep expertise to deliver high-impact, individual instruction 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. Bring deep, nuanced familiarity with the evolving digital SAT and ACT structures, test-taking strategies, and official test materials. Experience working with diverse student learning profiles, including high-achieving students aiming as well as students with learning differences or acute test anxiety.

• 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
  

Education, Certifications and Years of Experience 

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or advanced coursework in Education, English, Mathematics, or related fields strongly preferred.
  
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3–5+ years of dedicated, professional SAT/ACT tutoring or high school teaching experience.
  
• Proven Results: Demonstrated portfolio of student score growth and mastery across recent SAT and ACT exam formats.
  

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 culture of highly competitive academic institutions 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
  

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation - Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Retirement plan
  
• 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
  

Physical Demands 

This position primarily involves sedentary work in an office or remote setting. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to operate computers and related equipment, and communicate verbally and in writing. Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment up to 25 pounds may be required. The role may also involve bending, reaching, or kneeling when setting up or troubleshooting hardware. Visual acuity is necessary for prolonged use of computer monitors and diagnosing technical issues.