Standardized Test Prep Tutor

About ALB Tutoring

ALB Tutoring is a virtual, comprehensive educational organization that teaches students to Always Learn Better™️. We are an ensemble of educational therapists and educators who create custom plans based on students’ individual histories to meet defined objectives. The strategy is then implemented to reach academic and personal goals, boost confidence, and increase overall development. Our specialists help students become self-aware, understand their unique learning styles, leverage their strengths, address their areas for growth, and improve executive functioning.

The training is combined with academic tutoring, standardized test preparation, and college admission guidance to yield positive results and noticeable improvement. Students thrive personally and academically, becoming empowered to stay engaged, build self-efficacy, and reach outlined goals. Our educational methods transcend the traditional; we weave conversations and social-emotional learning that provoke identity, autonomy, and skill development into our overall guidance. This is how we teach students to Always Learn Better™.

Role Description

This is a remote, contract role. You work one-on-one and virtually with high school students preparing for the SAT and/or ACT. Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver targeted SAT and/or ACT preparation to high school students in the United States, most specifically in the New York/Tri-State Area.
• Support students throughout their test preparation journey, including building content knowledge, test-taking strategies, and the confidence to perform at their best on exam day.
• Create and customize test prep plans tailored to each student's diagnostic results, target scores, and exam timeline.
• Use gradual release teaching to build students' independent application of skills and strategies.
• Maintain current knowledge of the tests you support — format, timing, scoring, and recent changes — and teach students to work effectively in the digital testing environment, including the tools built into the exam platform.
• Scaffold different types of learners at all stages of their academic progress: students with processing delays, working memory deficits, and other minor/moderate Specific Learning Disorders.
• Help students recognize and develop strategies to work through test anxiety, building confidence and motivation throughout the preparation process.
• Track students’ progression in scores and performance: monitor diagnostic results, practice section and test scores, and session progress to adjust instruction.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with students, families, and the ALB Tutoring team; build supportive relationships and maintain high standards of professionalism.
• Maintain an accurate calendar in Teachworks, complete student trimester evaluations, and meet regularly with ALB Tutoring leadership to discuss student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, a relevant subject area, psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent credential.
• Minimum 2 years of standardized test preparation experience (SAT and/or ACT).
• Demonstrated ability to teach all sections of at least one of the tests you support (SAT or ACT).
• Experience tutoring/teaching virtually.
• Remote availability weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends.
• Consistent availability for at least 3 hours per week.
• Able to make at least a one-year commitment to provide consistency for students and minimize disruptions to their learning.
• Knowledge in pedagogy of your subject area.
• Ability to work in the United States.