In-person Tutor / Mentor [$45-$75/hr]

Luminescent; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Luminescent in the Austin area is seeking an on-site In-person Tutor / Mentor to support students with individualized academic coaching. You will meet learners at agreed locations, prepare lesson outlines, and adapt instruction to diverse learning styles to build study habits and confidence.

Responsibilities include communicating progress with families, maintaining accurate session records, and helping schedule sessions through Luminescent’s systems.

Formación

• Clear, structured instruction with multiple explanatory approaches.
• Strong mentoring, patience, empathy, and encouragement of learner independence.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with students and families.
• Reliable time management and organizational abilities for scheduling and session prep.
• Tutoring, teaching, or mentoring experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with K–12 or college curricula and common learning challenges.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individualized academic support to learners on-site.
• Mentor learners and help build effective study habits and confidence.
• Meet students in person at agreed locations and prepare session outlines.
• Adapt instruction to different learning styles and goals.
• Communicate progress with families and maintain session records.
• Collaborate on scheduling through Luminescent’s systems.

Conocimientos

Structured instruction

Mentoring skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tutoring experience

Curriculum familiarity

Educación

College enrollment preferred

Descripción del empleo

Company Description Luminescent is an Austin-area tutoring service that connects families with carefully vetted in-person tutors. The organization is committed to fair compensation, ensuring tutors receive at least 75% of each family’s hourly bill, with higher percentages available on advanced tiers. Billing and pay are transparent and accessible through a parent portal, supporting clarity and trust. Luminescent focuses on building reliable, long-term tutoring relationships that benefit both learners and tutors.
Role Description The In-person Tutor / Mentor role is a contract, on-site position based in Austin, TX. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing individualized academic support, mentoring learners, and helping students build effective study habits and confidence. Tutors meet with students in person at agreed-upon locations, prepare lesson plans or session outlines, and adapt instruction to different learning styles and goals. The role also involves communicating with families about progress, maintaining accurate records of sessions, and collaborating on scheduling through Luminescent’s systems.
Qualifications

• Ability to deliver clear, structured academic instruction and explain concepts in multiple ways.
• Strong mentoring skills, including patience, empathy, and encouragement of learner independence.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with students and families.
• Reliable time management and organizational skills to handle scheduling and session preparation.
• Previous tutoring, teaching, or mentoring experience is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with K–12 or college-level curricula and common learning challenges is a plus.
• Access to reliable transportation within the Austin, TX area and ability to work on-site.
• Relevant academic background; degree or current enrollment in college is preferred but not required.