ACT Math Tutor Job at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, Evanston, IL

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  • Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
  • Evanston, IL

Job Description

Overview The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform connects thousands of students with online ACT Math tutors nationwide. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you can set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and impact students’ scores and test readiness from home. Why Join Our Platform Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student, up to $40/hour. Get paid up to twice per week for tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice. Set your own hours and tutor as much as you’d like. Tutor remotely using our 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 to save prep time. We handle the logistics—you invoice for tutoring sessions and we take care of payments. What We Look For In a ACT Math Tutor Advanced Math Content Mastery: Deep knowledge of pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and trigonometry (SOH-CAH-TOA, unit circle, identities). Ability to explain 60 questions across all topics within a 60-minute time limit, calculator strategies, and formula recall for efficient problem-solving. Strategic Problem-Solving & Speed: Skilled at teaching rapid solution identification, backsolving techniques, and when to skip difficult questions. Guides students through multi-step word problems, geometry proofs, graphing functions, and trigonometric applications. Emphasizes calculator efficiency, estimation skills, and recognizing high-frequency question types to maximize speed and accuracy. Test Strategy & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with ACT Math progression and common pitfalls. Adapts instruction through timed drills, formula sheet creation, and targeted practice on weak areas (geometry, trig). Requires minimum ACT Math score of 31 and proven methods for score improvement. 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 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, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

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