Writing Tutor Job at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company in Detroit

Overview

The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform connects online Writing tutors with thousands of students nationwide. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you’ll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students’ learning journeys—from home.

Why Join Our Platform

• Base contract rates start at $18/hour and increase for specialized subjects, with higher pay for repeated sessions 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.
• AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances sessions with real-time support, lesson generation, and engagement features to save prep time.
• We handle the logistics—you invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments.

What We Look For In a Tutor

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
• Expertise in Writing and the ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Ability to personalize lessons and adapt to different learning styles.
• Preference given to those with tutoring or teaching experience and graduate-level education.

Ways To Connect With Students

• 1-on-1 Online Tutoring — personalized instruction for 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 with tutors in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Puerto Rico.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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