Private Tutor

Alliance Tutoring; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Tutoring in Greenwich, CT seeks an on-site Private Tutor to work with middle school, high school, and college-age learners. You will design individualized lessons, deliver engaging sessions, monitor progress, and maintain records of sessions and outcomes.

This role emphasizes test prep, essay guidance, study skills, and time management, with regular feedback to students and families. Strong subject knowledge, communication, and the ability to adapt to diverse learners are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, counseling, or a relevant field.
• Strong subject-matter expertise across core academic areas.
• Experience coaching study skills, organization, and time management.
• Experience supporting application processes, including essay brainstorming.
• Excellent communication and ability to build rapport with teens and families.
• Ability to design individualized lessons and differentiate instruction.
• Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory educational practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan individualized lessons and tailor instruction for diverse learners.
• Deliver engaging one-on-one and small-group tutoring sessions.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to students and families.
• Maintain detailed records of sessions and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Alliance Tutoring leadership on goals and plans.

Skills

Strong subject-matter expertise

Academic coaching

Test preparation support

Communication with teens and families

Lesson planning and differentiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in education/counseling or relevant field

Job description

Company Description

Alliance Tutoring provides comprehensive support for college and private school applicants, including test preparation, application essay guidance, interview coaching, and related application services. The organization also offers college retention services to help reduce the first-year attrition rate at American universities. Alliance Tutoring is known for working with highly qualified tutors who have strong academic backgrounds and extensive teaching and mentoring experience. Tutors mentor, coach, and support teens and young adults through key academic and personal transitions, aiming to build confidence, skills, and long-term success.

Role Description

This is an on-site, contract Private Tutor role based in Greenwich, CT. The Private Tutor will work with middle school, high school, and college-age learners in one-on-one and small-group settings to support academic coursework, test preparation, and/or application essay writing. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning individualized lessons, delivering engaging instructional sessions, monitoring student progress, and providing regular feedback to learners and families. The tutor will also help students build study skills, time management strategies, and self-advocacy, while maintaining detailed records of sessions and outcomes. Collaboration with Alliance Tutoring leadership to align on goals, approaches, and student support plans is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong subject-matter expertise in core academic areas (e.g., English, mathematics, science, history) and/or familiarity with standardized test formats (e.g., SAT, ACT, SSAT, AP).
• Demonstrated skills in academic coaching, including study skills development, organization, time management, and test-taking strategies.
• Experience supporting application processes, including essay brainstorming and editing, interview preparation, and guidance on college or private school admissions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with teens and young adults and collaborate effectively with families.
• Proven ability to design individualized lesson plans, differentiate instruction, and adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles and needs.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, counseling, or a relevant academic field; teaching or tutoring experience strongly preferred.
• Professionalism, reliability, and strong organizational skills, including punctuality, record keeping, and consistent follow-through.
• Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory educational practices and a supportive, growth-oriented learning environment.