English Tutor

Do you spend most of your day reading or learning? Would you love to pass on the joy of writing, reading, and language to elementary school students? I am looking for one private English tutor to join me in my small tutoring business.

At Quest California Tutoring we offer private tutoring that helps students maintain good grades in English class by assisting them in their difficult writing and reading homework. In addition, we create and provide our own curriculum to help students develop their writing, reading, and critical thinking techniques. We serve San Jose and the surrounding areas.

This is only a part time position. The hours may range anywhere from 2 hours to 15 hours per week depending on how many clients I am able to procure. Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee a certain amount of hours. However, you will be able to choose your own days and time with your students!

This position is meant for people who are finishing their undergraduate degree in literature or in graduate school or who already have a job and would like to tutor part time. I would prefer to hire a recent literature graduate (or undergrad close to graduation) with a passion for knowledge and an energetic, positive personality.

Here are the aspects of English and Language Arts you will be required to know and teach:

• Grammar
• Reading Comprehension
• Literary Analysis (Literary Elements/Devices)
• Argumentative Writing (Persuasive, Research)
• Other forms of Essay writing (Descriptive, Explanatory, Informative)
• Creative Writing (Mostly Personal Narrative)
• Vocabulary development

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (or almost completed) in English, Literature, History, Philosophy, or other Humanities discipline.

Tutoring experience is not required but is preferred.

Be a happy person that enjoys other people and wants to develop a relationship with students and their parents for the long term.

Skills:

You have a strong knowledge of grammar.

You are an organized, clear writer.

You are willing to create your own curriculum (literature lessons, essay topics, creative writing exercises, etc). I have plenty of curriculum to share and I will train you how to create lesson plans.

You understand the following processes of writing: brainstorming, researching, structuring, writing, editing/revising.

You have the ability to assess students' writing strengths and weaknesses.

Requirements:

Must have a car and be willing to meet the student at a our office or at a local library.

Must be willing to provide in person lessons and lessons online through Zoom. (If you haven’t done this before don’t worry, I can train you).

Must be willing to read books that students are currently reading for class or that we provide through our own curriculum.

To apply, please provide me with a cover letter that expresses

Your college & career background related to English

Why you want to be an English tutor (or why you are already an English tutor)

Why you think this job would be a good fit for you

Whether or not you meet all the qualifications, skills, and requirements above

Please include your resume

Please include a sample of your written work from college or anything you have recently written (an essay or argumentative piece is preferred so that I can assess your organization, clarity, evidence, and analysis).

If I think you are a good fit, I will conduct an in person interview immediately after. I look forward to meeting you!

This is not a remote job.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Office

Work Location: In person