Becoming an A+
Tutor:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A+ Test Prep & Tutoring do?
We offer one-to-one tutoring in our offices or in our
students' homes. Our offices are located in Jenkintown
and Gwynedd, PA. Our at-home services are available
throughout Philadelphia and its suburbs. You tell us
generally when and where you are available to tutor
and we match you with students accordingly. It is very
flexible and very part-time.
If I am interested in becoming a tutor for A+, what
kind of background do I need?
We look for people with a wide variety of backgrounds.
It depends on the type of tutoring you are interested
in doing. For instance, requirements for becoming an
SAT tutor are quite different from those required for
elementary tutoring.
If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please take
a few minutes to fill out the application. Don't worry
about whether you are qualified. We will be able to
determine whether you meet our criteria when we receive
your application. In some cases your background may
fill a need in an area that you may not have even considered.
What is the hiring process for becoming an SAT tutor?
Once we determine from your background and qualifications
that you may be a good tutor candidate, we will schedule
an interview. During the interview, you will take a
20-minute sample SAT test and do a 2-5 minute teaching
demonstration. For your demonstration you will select
from a list of possible topics and prepare your lesson
in advance.
If you perform well on the sample SAT and we feel that
you have the necessary teaching and interpersonal skills
to represent A+ to its students and parents, you will
be required to:
* attend an SAT training session (if you are subsequently
hired as an A+ tutor, you will receive a training stipend
after completion of 15 hours of tutoring).
* take a full-length SAT test (please note, however,
that if you are training to be a verbal tutor, you will
not be required to take the math portion of the SAT
and vice-versa). All SAT tutors whom we hire must score
in the top 10% on this SAT.
* demonstrate your grasp of test-taking strategies through
a “teach-back” session with one of our experienced
tutors.
* attend a tutor orientation.
* be paired with an experienced tutor who will serve
as your mentor during your initial period of tutoring.
Please note: During the interview process you will
need to provide us with the following paperwork:
* criminal record check
* child abuse clearance
* driver’s license check
* academic transcripts
* 3 references.
What ages and subject areas do you usually tutor?
We tutor students of all ages and at all levels. We
work with students in kindergarten, elementary, middle
school, high school, college, as well as adults. We
cover the full range of academic subjects as well as
test-preparation for college boards and private school
admissions exams. Please review the other pages of this
website for more information about the subjects we tutor.
How many hours/students can I expect?
This depends on many factors, including where you are
willing to travel, what you can tutor, the time of year,
your performance, etc. A typical tutor averages between
2 and 10 hours per week. Some of our more seasoned tutors
work between 20 and 25 hours per week.
Do I get reimbursed for travel expenses?
There is a certain amount of travel that you are expected
to do on your own time. However, we do offer travel
reimbursement for exceptional cases that are more than
20-25 minutes away.
Do you offer training?
We offer training in SAT Preparation, Study Power,
the Wilson Reading System, and the Math Teachers Press
curriculum. These training sessions are offered periodically
throughout the year. All tutors hired for SAT tutoring
must attend an SAT training session. Further training
sessions may be required if you are interested in tutoring
some of our other programs. New tutors are eligible
to receive a one-time training stipend upon completion
of either the SAT or K-8 training and 15 hours of tutoring
for A+. Stipends are not offered for subsequent training
in other programs, but participation in such training
and in other professional development courses we offer
is factored into decisions regarding merit salary increases
for our tutors.
Do you have materials that I can use?
Yes, we provide materials for all of our programs. These
include SAT, PSAT, SAT II, Study Power, Wilson
Reading System, and a host of other programs. Your student
will be given all necessary materials for his or her
program and you will be provided with the appropriate
teacher's guide, etc.
Please note that for high-school level academic tutoring
we do not typically provide materials. We do, however,
have a complete reference library of materials that
you can draw upon at our offices. In addition we offer
a variety of reading and math material that parents
can purchase if needed for a particular subject area.
Please Note: This is not a summer job.
If you are applying for a tutoring position during the
months of May, June, or July, please be aware that you
are expected to tutor through the fall semester. If
you will not be available to tutor during the fall semester,
please do not submit an application at this time.
How do I apply?
To apply click
on this link. Please note that all applications are reviewed
when received in our offices. If your background matches our current
needs, you will be contacted shortly.
Thank you for your interest in A+ Test Prep & Tutoring!
Contact
us by e-mail!
Telephone:
(215) 886-9188 (Jenkintown)
(215) 619-0333 (Gwynedd)
The "+" in A+ is the personalized and customized attention given to each
student.
©2010, A+ Test Prep & Tutoring, Inc.
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