SSAT- Upper Level Tutor

Job Description

SSAT- Upper Level Tutor | Varsity Tutors

The Tone:
This is a freelance position at Varsity Tutors, conducted remotely from the comfort of your home across the nation (excluding Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Puerto Rico). Varsity Tutors is dedicated to revolutionizing learning through its advanced Live Learning Platform, which utilizes technology, AI, and learning science to create highly personalized educational experiences. As a tutor, you will provide customized 1-on-1 online instruction, significantly impacting students’ SSAT scores and overall test readiness, empowering them to achieve their academic goals and nurturing a genuine passion for learning.

The TL;DR
• Role: Freelance
• Type: Contract
• Location: Remote
• Pay: Up to $40 hourly
• Mission: Empower students to achieve their academic goals by providing customized 1-on-1 instruction to improve SSAT Upper Level scores and overall test readiness.
• Tech Stack: Live Learning Platform, AI-powered Tutor Copilot

What You’ll Actually Do
• Instruct: Provide personalized, one-on-one online tutoring to students in grades eight through eleven, ensuring deep understanding of all SSAT Upper Level sections, including Quantitative (Algebra, geometry, and data analysis), Verbal (synonyms and analogies), Reading Comprehension, and the Writing Sample.
• Guide: Teach advanced vocabulary strategies, algebraic problem-solving techniques, and critical reading skills specifically tailored for the Upper Level SSAT, helping students navigate complex word analogies and multi-step geometry problems.
• Explain: Clearly communicate complex concepts such as scaled scoring, percentile rankings, and the critical role of SSAT scores in competitive boarding and day school admissions processes to students.
• Strategize: Equip students with effective test-taking strategies, including understanding the quarter-point deduction for wrong answers and making strategic guessing decisions to optimize their final scores.
• Adapt & Support: Tailor instruction using official SSAT practice materials, vocabulary building programs, and progressive difficulty drills to meet individual learning needs, while utilizing AI-powered Tutor Copilot for real-time instructional support and handling all session invoicing.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess deep knowledge of all SSAT Upper Level sections, encompassing Quantitative (Algebra, geometry, data analysis), Verbal (synonyms and analogies), Reading Comprehension, and the Writing Sample. You must also be proficient in explaining scaled scoring, percentile rankings, and the critical role of SSAT scores in competitive boarding and day school admissions processes.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to effectively teach students in grades eight through eleven, guiding them through advanced vocabulary strategies, algebraic problem-solving, and critical reading techniques specifically for the Upper Level SSAT. This includes experience with complex word analogies, multi-step geometry problems, interpreting passages, and crafting persuasive writing samples.
• Skills: Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging, and motivating teaching style. You must be adept at identifying concepts students commonly struggle with, explaining material using multiple approaches, and adapting instruction to meet individual learning needs and diverse styles.