Company: SiSTEM Tutoring Agency LLC,
Job description: MCAT Tutor (Contract)
About the Job:
Private Tutor for MCAT Test Preparation
Department: Virtual/Private Tutoring
Reports to: Private Tutoring Engagement Ambassador
Published Date: September 7, 2023
Job Summary: This Private Tutor will provide tutoring services to a Medical school-bound student. The Private Tutors will conduct mentoring and tutoring services in a virtual environment during the school day, after school hours, or on the weekends preparing the student to take the MCAT Exam.
Education and Experience:
If you have a passion for teaching others and did great at your Medical College Admission Tests (MCAT), becoming a SiSTEM tutor will be easy. It will help if you completed your Medical degree with great marks (B+ or higher). MUST Have a demonstrated history of working with students preparing for the MCAT Exam.
Physical Requirements:
Virtual: You will spend 100% of the time in front of the computer.
Responsibilities:
- Create a Personalized Study Plan: An MCAT tutor will assess the student's strengths and weaknesses by reviewing their previous coursework and practice test scores. They can then create a personalized study plan tailored to the student's specific needs, ensuring the student focuses on the areas where they need the most improvement.
- Provide a Targeted Content Review: The MCAT tutors will help the student identify the most important topics and concepts to study for the exam. They should guide the student in selecting the right study materials and resources to cover the content effectively.
- Teach Effective Study Strategies: The MCAT Tutor should teach the student proven study strategies and techniques for efficient learning. They can help the student break down complex topics into manageable chunks making it easier to understand and retain the information.
- Administer Practice Questions and Exams: The MCAT tutor will provide the student with a wealth of practice questions and full-length practice exams, which are essential for getting comfortable with the exam format and timing. The Tutor should also help the student analyze their performance on these practice tests to identify areas for improvement.
- A Good MCAT Tutor will Clarify Doubts: If the student has questions or doubts about specific topics or problems, the MCAT tutor will provide explanations and clarification in real-time, helping the student understand the material better.
- Motivation and Accountability: The MCAT tutor should provide the student with the motivation and accountability they need to stay on track with their study schedule. Regular tutoring sessions can help the student stay committed to their goals.
- Test-Taking Strategies: The MCAT tutor will be experienced in helping students develop effective test-taking strategies, teach the students how to manage their time during the exam, handle difficult questions, and reduce test anxiety.
- Progress Monitoring: The MCAT tutor will track the student's progress over time and make necessary adjustments to their study plan as they improve. This ensures that the student continues to focus on areas that need more attention.
- Feedback and Improvement: The MCAT Tutor will provide constructive feedback on the student's performance, helping them fine-tune their study approach. They will suggest improvements to the student's study habits, note-taking, and problem-solving techniques.
- Boosting Confidence: As students work with the tutor and see their scores improve on practice tests, their confidence will grow, which can be crucial for performing well on the actual MCAT.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt and relate to others from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be eligible to work in the United States of America and have the documentation to prove it.
- Have your own computer and be technologically savvy (email, texting, Slack, Google Sheets/Excel)
Did you know that in the United States, 65% of black children ages 6-12 do not have a positive role model in their community to look up to? Also, Black teachers only make up 2 percent of the K-12 school teacher population. Further, did you know that in the United States, women are hugely underrepresented in STEM and only 48% of women in K-12 education are STEM teachers'SiSTEM Tutoring Agency was created to bring awareness to this immense disparity experienced by our girls, our Black students and our Hispanic students; but also provide some sort of a solution. SiSTEM provides students with tutors who double as mentors to help build confidence within themselves and in their academics. We hope that through meaningful interactions, whether online or in-person, the student is encouraged to pursue and thrive in any career, but hopefully STEMLearn more about us @ www.sistemtutoring.com
Expected salary: $30 - 45 per hour
Location: Houston, TX Apply Now