Guitar Tutor
Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
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Job Description
Remote Guitar Tutor at Varsity Tutors
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform connects thousands of students with remote online Guitar tutors. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll gain the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and significantly impact students' learning journeys—all from your home.
Why Join Our Platform?
- Base contract rates begin at $18/hour, increasing for specialized subjects. Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student, potentially reaching up to $40/hour.
- Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for your tutoring sessions.
- Set your own hours and tutor as much or as little as you desire.
- Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform—no commuting is necessary.
- Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise.
- Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances your sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features, helping you save prep time and focus on impactful teaching.
- We manage all logistics; you simply invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we handle the payments.
What We Look For In a Tutor
- Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
- Demonstrated expertise in Guitar and the ability to explain concepts clearly.
- Ability to personalize lessons and adapt to diverse learning styles.
- Priority is given to candidates with prior tutoring experience, teaching experience, and/or graduate-level education.
Ways To Connect With Students
- 1-on-1 Online Tutoring: Provide personalized instruction to individual students.
- Instant Tutoring: Accept on-demand tutoring requests whenever you're available.
About Varsity Tutors And 1-on-1 Online Tutoring
Our mission is to transform learning through advanced technology, AI, and the latest learning science to create personalized educational 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 currently contract with tutors in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Puerto Rico.
Key skills/competency
- Guitar Instruction
- Online Tutoring
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Communication Skills
- Remote Teaching
- Adaptability
- Music Theory
- Pedagogy
- Time Management
How to Get Hired at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
- Research Varsity Tutors' culture: Study their mission to transform learning, values around technology and personalization, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for tutoring roles: Highlight your Guitar expertise, teaching experience, and strong communication skills, aligning with Varsity Tutors' tutor requirements.
- Prepare for the interview process: Practice explaining complex Guitar concepts simply and demonstrating your engaging teaching style. Be ready to discuss adaptive lesson planning.
- Showcase your passion for education: Emphasize your commitment to student success and your ability to foster a positive learning environment during your Varsity Tutors application.
- Understand the remote work model: Familiarize yourself with online teaching best practices and the flexibility offered by the Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform.
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