Reading and Writing Tutor / Teacher

Type: Contract

About the Role SiSTEM is hiring experienced reading and writing tutors to work with motivated students and families in the Houston area. Our tutors work as trusted academic partners with families who value expertise, helping students become stronger readers, clearer writers, and more confident communicators at every level.

If you can tutor any of the following, we want to hear from you:

Sight words and vocabulary building.

Creative and narrative writing.

Middle School ELA (Grades 6-8) Reading comprehension and literary analysis.

Essay structure and paragraph development.

High School English (Grades 9-12) Close reading and critical analysis.

Literary analysis essays.

Argumentative, analytical, and research writing.

College application essays and personal statements.

Advanced and Honors-Level English Honors and Pre-AP English.

AP English Language and Composition.

AP English Literature and Composition.

IB English.

Dual Credit College English / Composition.

Test Prep Reading & Writing Sections SAT Reading and Writing.

ACT English and Reading.

STAAR Reading and Writing (Grades 3-8 and English I / II EOC).

TSI Reading and Writing.

GED Language Arts.

Specialized Reading & Writing Support Dyslexia-informed reading instruction.

ESL / ELL reading and writing support.

Study skills and note-taking strategies.

You do not need to tutor every level. If you specialize in early reading only, or AP Literature only, or college essay coaching only, or anything in between, we want you on our team.

About SiSTEM SiSTEM is an academic guidance platform that builds personalized roadmaps for students in grades K-12. Tutors are a key part of that plan and are matched to students based on specific needs, not random availability.

We started as a tutoring agency in Texas, grew to 300+ tutors serving 10,000+ students, and are now launching a platform that gives educators better tools, better-matched students, and the ability to build a real client base.

What You'll Do Work one-on-one with students in grades K-12 to provide focused reading and writing instruction at their level

Help students develop deeper comprehension, critical thinking, and written expression, not just complete assignments

Strengthen writing mechanics, structure, and voice across genres

Align your sessions with each student's broader academic roadmap through SiSTEM's planning tools

3+ years of teaching, tutoring, or academic mentoring experience in reading, writing, or English Language Arts.

Deep expertise in at least one of the reading or writing levels listed above.

A track record of helping students improve reading levels, write with more clarity and confidence, or master skills they previously struggled with,

Clear, patient communication and the ability to make reading and writing feel accessible to students who think they\'re "not a reader" or "not a good writer."

Bonus: current or former ELA teachers, published writers or journalists who tutor, educators with degrees in English, education, or literacy, tutors with dyslexia or reading intervention training, or college essay coaches with admissions results.

Why Tutors Join SiSTEM You set your own rates. Students are matched to you based on subject, grade level, learning needs, and your teaching strengths.

Add them to the platform for free. They're engaged, responsive, and serious about their child\'s growth.

Scheduling, session tracking, and student relationship tools are built into the platform.

To Apply If you can tutor any of the reading or writing subjects listed above, register your interest at and click Apply to fill out our form.