Remote Async Writing Tutor (Seasonal)

About the role

We are looking for writing tutors—graduates with a degree in English/writing or writing professionals—to help with our asynchronous and synchronous writing services. This role involves reviewing student essays in line with Upswing’s tutoring philosophy of helping students become better writers, as well as meeting synchronously with students via our virtual classroom. We are not seeking proofreaders or editors.

You should be familiar with tutoring methodology and passionate about working with students who are developing critical thinking skills. Writing Center experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough, insightful, and actionable written feedback on student essays and writing assignments.
• Conduct synchronous tutoring sessions via our virtual classroom.
• Apply the Socratic method of tutoring, prioritizing inquiry and higher-order concerns.
• Review a diversity of writing, including health sciences, argumentative essays, history, and student work addressing controversial subjects (e.g., politics, religion).

Requirements

• 1+ year of college/university Writing Center tutoring (and training) experience.
• Fast and reliable internet, access to MS Word/Google Docs, and a laptop/desktop computer.
• 3.5 GPA or higher with a transcript demonstrating success in a writing-intensive program.
• Commitment to 15–25 hours per week during surge periods (approximately February 1 – May 15).
• Familiarity with the Socratic method of tutoring.
• Ability to receive payments via PayPal.

Pay

• Asynchronous tutoring: $13 per hour.
• Synchronous tutoring: $15 per hour.
• Pay is disbursed biweekly via PayPal.

Benefits

• Tutor from anywhere in the world through our platform.
• Join a community of exceptional tutors looking to make a difference.
• Calendar integration and text/email alerts for session requests.
• Create your own schedule with the expectation of remaining active during the fall and spring semesters.

Schedule

Onboarding takes 2–5 business days after hiring. Tutors are expected to remain active during the fall and spring semesters, with a commitment of 15–25 hours per week during surge periods (approximately February 1 – May 15).