Biology Tutor – STEM

Jobtailor

Bethesda (MD)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 76,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

PrepMatters in Bethesda, MD is seeking a dedicated one-on-one tutor to deliver high-quality STEM tutoring across math through calculus, chemistry, biology, and physics at AP level. You will tailor instruction with proprietary materials and develop personalized education plans for each student.

Candidates should have a completed bachelor’s degree (advanced biology a plus), at least two years of tutoring experience, and be able to commit 10 hours/week, including some weekends, while efficiently

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree completed; advanced biology degree a plus.
At least two years of tutoring experience in STEM subjects.
Willingness to commit at least 10 hours/week, including some weekends.
Ability to independently manage client scheduling and email correspondence.
Competence to score well on a qualifying test in relevant subjects.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality academic tutoring one-on-one.
Maintain content expertise across STEM subjects.
Craft personalized education plans for each student.
Manage and tailor delivery of proprietary materials.
Build on each student’s strengths and study skills.
Provide updates to parents and students in our CRM.
Respond to inquiries promptly with professional communication.
Proactively schedule ad hoc conferences with parents and students.

Skills

STEM Subject Expertise

Personalized Education Plans

Tutoring Experience

Client Relationship Management

Rapport Building

Listening Skills

Communication

Empathy

Stress Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree in Biology

Tools

Proprietary CRM Tool

Job description

One-on-one tutoring - Deliver the highest quality academic tutoring
Maintain content expertise for one or more STEM classes: math through calculus and chemistry, biology, and physics through AP level.
Craft personalized education plans for each student
Master and demonstrate proficiency with PrepMatters instructional methods
Tailor delivery of proprietary materials to the needs of the student
Build upon each student’s strengths, including shoring up academic weaknesses and study skills
Recognize and work to remediate the effects of stress and anxiety tied to the under performance on tests
Quickly establish a healthy rapport with students
Serve as the primary point of contact between PrepMatters and the families with which it works, providing expert feedback and guidance about students’ academic progress and struggles
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

Bachelor’s degree – complete and not in progress. Advanced degree in Biology is a plus.
At least two years of tutoring experience in one or more academic subjects
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 relevant subject matter

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in STEM subjects, particularly in math, chemistry, biology, and physics, while effectively crafting personalized education plans and maintaining strong communication with students and families. Proficient in managing client relationships and providing constructive feedback to support academic progress.

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