PSAT Tutor

PSAT Prep Tutor – Nashville, TN and surrounding areas

Thrive Tutoring is looking for a passionate and skilled PSAT Tutor to help high school students in the Nashville, TN area prepare for the PSAT. The ideal candidate will provide targeted instruction in reading, writing, and math while also helping students develop essential test-taking strategies, time management skills, and confidence to maximize their performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ACT tutoring and be experienced in customizing test prep strategies to meet each student’s unique needs. This role requires a proactive, hands-on approach to fostering growth through personalized instruction in time management, test-taking strategies, content review, and study skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess students' current levels of performance to identify their needs and establish starting points.
• Teach essential strategies to help students develop test taking skills specific to the SAT
• Collaborate with students to create personalized weekly plans, modeling best practices and gradually transferring responsibility to the student for leading their learning.
• Travel to students' homes or designated tutoring locations as needed for in-person sessions
• Maintain consistent, professional communication with the Thrive team, students, and families.
• Work with the Thrive team and families to schedule tutoring sessions and develop tailored, detailed learning plans.
• Establish open communication with caregivers and students’ teachers to share progress and gain additional insights into students' needs.
• Analyze assessment results and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Provide regular feedback to parents/guardians and students, including post-session notes after each tutoring session.
• Commit to working with your student(s) from the start of the school year through at least the end of May 2025, ideally even through the summer or through next school year.

Qualifications:

• Experience working specifically preparing students for SAT or other formal standardized testing.
• Strong understanding of SAT test composition.
• Proven track record of achieving measurable results with students.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong rapport and relationships with students, families, and educators.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or a related field.
• Ideal: Experience in tutoring with a focus on test-taking strategies.

Qualities We Value:

• Dependability: Highly reliable in all professional responsibilities.
• Proactive Communication: Regularly stays ahead in communication with the Thrive team, students, families, and teachers.
• Dynamic Personality: Brings energy, enthusiasm, and motivation to every session, inspiring students.
• Strong Work Ethic: Committed to achieving high standards in both work and student outcomes.
• Commitment to Student Success: Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of each student.

Why Thrive Tutoring? This position offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact students’ academic and personal success. By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in helping students overcome executive functioning challenges and build skills they will use for years to come.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour
• Expected Hours: 3–6 hours per week
• Schedule: After-school hours, typically 4-8 pm Monday-Thursday, with some Sunday afternoons; most students prefer 2x per week sessions.
• Work Location: In-person at students' homes or occasionally at public locations (e.g., libraries, schools, coffee shops).
• Commitment: Position runs from the start of the school year through the end of May 2025 with the ideal candidates being available through the summer or even through the next school year to maintain consistent growth.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

If you possess the qualities we're seeking and are eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families, we invite you to apply today:

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the Thrive team!

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 6 per week

Schedule:

• After school
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $80