Schaumburg Economics Tutor

Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company; Schaumburg (IL); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational platform seeks an Economics Tutor who can provide personalized online tutoring. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and the support of an innovative learning platform that enhances teaching impact. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to adapt lessons to suit various learners.

Benefits

Set your own hours

Get paid up to twice per week

Use a purpose-built Live Learning Platform

AI-powered Tutor Copilot

Qualifications

• Expertise in Economics and the ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Priority given to those with tutoring experience or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized instruction to individual students through 1-on-1 online tutoring.
• Adapt lessons to align with different learning styles.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Engaging teaching style

Expertise in Economics

Ability to personalize lessons

Education

Graduate-level education

Job description

Join to apply for the Schaumburg Economics Tutor role at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company.

The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Economics tutors nationally and in Schaumburg. As a tutor 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’ learning journeys—all from the comfort of your home.

Why Join Our Platform?

• Base contract rates start at $18/hour and increase for specialized subjects. Plus, you’ll 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 Tutor

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
• Expertise in Economics and the ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Ability to personalize lessons and adapt to different learning styles.
• Priority given to those with tutoring experience, teaching experience, and graduate-level education.

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 currently contract with tutors in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Puerto Rico.

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet