Professional Tutor

PrepMatters, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement – SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account

Job summary

PrepMatters, Inc. in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking experienced tutors for one-on-one academic tutoring and standardized test preparation for students. Candidates should possess a minimum of two years of test preparation experience, especially with the SAT and ACT, and have a true appreciation for working with kids. The position offers $40-$70 per hour, retirement benefits, and a comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan for those averaging 17.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Two years of test preparation experience covering all sections of the SAT or ACT.
• Willingness to make at least 10 hours/week available, including some weekend time.
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter and study habits for top-tier universities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest quality academic tutoring and standardized test preparation.
• Serve as primary contact for families, providing expert guidance on testing processes.
• Maintain content expertise for the ACT and SAT.

Skills

Ability to manage client scheduling

Strong communication skills

Ability to alleviate test-related stress

Subject matter expertise (up to AP level)

Appreciation for working with kids

Education

Two years of test preparation experience

Tools

CRM tool

Job description

Bethesda, United States | Posted on 04/20/2026

Position Summary

PrepMatters, Inc. is a premier source in the Washington metro area for one-on‑one test preparation and academic tutoring. Our tutoring staff helps students and families navigate the whole alphabet of standardized tests, ranging from the SSAT/ISEE/HSPT for middle‑schoolers to the SAT/ACT/AP for high schoolers to the GRE/GMAT/LSAT for college students. We take pride in our deep understanding not only of the tests but also of how to effectively communicate with and bring out the best in our students.

Primary Responsibilities

One‑on‑one tutoring - Deliver the highest quality academic tutoring and standardized test preparation

• Maintain content expertise for the ACT and SAT
• Master recent publicly available official tests, proprietary tests and workbooks, and other pedagogical tools
• Regularly sit for official SAT and ACT administrations
• Demonstrate proficiency with PrepMatters instructional methods
• Craft personalized education plans for each student
• Tailor delivery of proprietary materials to the needs of the student
• Build upon each student’s strengths while working to shore up academic weaknesses
• Construct a testing strategy for the academic year that best matches the calendar of test dates with the needs of the student
• Recognize and work to remediate the effects of stress and anxiety tied to the standardized testing process
• Quickly establish a healthy rapport with students
• Strive to build students’ self‑confidence in all interactions

Client communication - Serve as the primary point of contact between PrepMatters and the families with which it works, providing expert guidance on all aspects of the standardized testing experience

• 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

Education, Certifications and Years of Experience

• Two years of test preparation experience covering all sections of the SAT or ACT is preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 SAT Reading and Math questions

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter and the ability to model the study habits required for success at top‑tier universities
• Academic expertise (up to the AP level) in either a science, calculus, history, economics, or a foreign language
• Background from a rigorous academic program is preferred to align with the high expectations of our clientele
• Familiarity with the culture of highly competitive academic institutions is an asset
• Professional experience in a high‑volume tutoring environment
• A working knowledge of local public and independent schools

Compensation

Salary Range: $40-$70/hr., commensurate with experience

• Retirement – SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match

Advanced Benefits

Tutors who bill an average of 17.5 hours per week annually have access to our comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account