ISEE- Lower Level Tutor

Varsity Tutors; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay up to $40/hour

Twice-weekly payroll

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Varsity Tutors is seeking independent contractors to tutor students online for the ISEE Lower Level. You will work remotely, set your own hours, and earn up to $40 per hour by delivering personalized instruction through our Live Learning Platform.

As a tutor, you’ll be matched with students entering grades five and six, using official ERB materials and targeted practice. Get paid twice weekly and enjoy the flexibility of invoicing for sessions conducted.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of ISEE Lower Level sections (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement).
• Ability to explain stanine scoring and percentile rankings for independent school admissions.
• Proven skill in teaching test-taking strategies and building student confidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1 online tutoring sessions to individual students.
• Deliver on-demand tutoring as requests arise and invoice for sessions.
• Adapt instruction to student needs using the Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform.

Skills

Verbal Reasoning

Quantitative Reasoning

Reading Comprehension

Mathematics Achievement

Test Strategies

Engagement & Communication

Job description

About The Job

The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online ISEE- Lower Level tutors nationally. As an independent contractor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students' scores and test readiness. All from the comfort of your home.

Why Join Our Platform?

• Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student, reaching up to $40/hour.
• Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice.
• Set your own hours and tutor as much as you'd like.
• Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform. No commuting required.
• Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise.
• Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances your sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features, helping you save prep time and focus on impactful teaching.
• We handle the logistics—you just invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments.

What We Look For In a ISEE- Lower Level Tutor

• Advanced Test Mastery: Deep knowledge of ISEE Lower Level sections including Verbal Reasoning with synonyms and sentence completions, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Mathematics Achievement covering arithmetic, basic geometry, and pre-algebra for students entering grades five and six. Ability to explain stanine scoring and percentile rankings while preparing young students for independent school admissions.
• Strategic Test-Taking & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching age-appropriate test-taking strategies including vocabulary context clues, process of elimination, and systematic problem-solving for Lower Level ISEE. Guides students through reading passage annotation, word relationship identification, multi-step arithmetic problems, and basic geometry calculations. Emphasizes building test confidence and reducing anxiety while developing critical thinking skills appropriate for fourth and fifth grade students.
• Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with ISEE Lower Level content scope and common challenges such as unfamiliar vocabulary, reading stamina for multiple passages, and multi-step math problems above current grade level. Adapts instruction using official ERB practice materials, vocabulary building programs, and timed section practice to support fourth and fifth grade students seeking admission to competitive independent schools.
• Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with, explain material using multiple approaches, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and styles.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and student needs.

Ways To Connect With Students

• 1-on-1 Online Tutoring - Provide personalized instruction to individual students.
• Instant Tutoring - Accept on-demand tutoring requests whenever you're available.

About Varsity Tutors And 1-on-1 Online Tutoring

Our mission is to transform the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning experiences. Through 1-on-1 Online Tutoring, students receive customized instruction that helps them achieve their learning goals. Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a passion for learning.

Please note: Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.