Test Prep Tutor

ISEE, ACT & SAT Prep Tutor

Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour

Position Type: Part-Time Contract (1099)
Location: Nashville, TN (Belle Meade, Green Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, and surrounding areas)
Hours: Flexible scheduling; primarily after-school, evening, and weekend hours

About Thrive Tutoring

Thrive Tutoring is seeking an experienced and results-driven test preparation tutor to join our growing team. We are looking for educators who can confidently prepare students for the ISEE, ACT, and SAT through personalized, one-on-one instruction in students' homes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator who enjoys helping students build confidence, master test-taking strategies, improve scores, and achieve their academic goals. Our families are looking for highly skilled tutors who can provide individualized instruction while fostering motivation and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' baseline performance through diagnostic testing and informal evaluations
• Develop personalized study plans based on students' goals, timelines, and target scores
• Prepare high-impact lessons in advance of each tutoring session
• Teach content-specific skills in math, reading, writing, grammar, and test-taking strategies
• Deliver engaging, one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual student needs
• Travel to students' homes throughout the Nashville area for tutoring sessions
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction based on student performance
• Communicate promptly and professionally with students, families, and the Thrive team
• Coordinate scheduling with families and the Thrive team
• Provide parents with session feedback and progress updates
• Assign practice work and provide students with post-session action items and study plans
• Maintain accurate records and follow through on all commitments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience tutoring or teaching standardized test preparation
• Strong knowledge of the ISEE, ACT, SAT, or similar standardized exams
• Demonstrated track record of helping students improve test scores and gain admission to competitive schools and programs
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for working with students and helping them build confidence
• Experience creating individualized learning plans and targeted lesson materials
• Highly dependable, organized, and professional
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
• Natural ability to build rapport with students and families
• Empathetic, patient, and responsive to individual learning needs
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the Nashville area

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former classroom teacher
• Experience teaching honors, AP, or advanced coursework
• Private school teaching experience
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Mathematics, English, Science, or a related field
• Experience preparing students for private school admissions exams and college entrance exams
• Familiarity with score reporting, test formats, and current testing trends

Why Thrive Tutoring?

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Meaningful one-on-one work with motivated students
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on student success
• Consistent referrals and opportunities to build a tutoring caseload

If you are an outstanding educator who loves helping students achieve their testing goals and gain confidence in their abilities, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Thrive Tutoring team!

Job Type: Contract

Experience

• Standardized test preparation tutoring: 2 years (Preferred)
• ACT, SAT, ISEE, or SSAT instruction: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $50.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Have you tutored test prep before?
• Which exams have you prepared students for (ISEE, ACT, SAT, SSAT, PSAT, etc.)?

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person