Video Game Design Tutor
Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
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Job Description
About the Video Game Design Tutor Role at Varsity Tutors
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform seeks passionate educators to join its network of remote online Video Game Design Tutors. This role offers unparalleled flexibility, competitive earning potential, and the chance to significantly impact students' learning journeys, all from the comfort of your home.
As a Video Game Design Tutor, you will leverage your expertise to provide personalized instruction to students eager to learn about video game design. Our advanced Live Learning Platform, enhanced by AI-powered tools, supports you in delivering engaging and effective sessions, minimizing prep time and maximizing teaching impact.
Why Tutor on Our Platform?
- Base contract rates begin at $18/hour, with incrementally higher pay for repeat students, reaching up to $40/hour.
- Enjoy fast and reliable compensation, paid up to twice per week.
- Take control of your schedule by setting your own hours and tutoring as much or as little as you desire.
- Tutor entirely remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform, eliminating the need for commuting.
- Benefit from AI-powered Tutor Copilot, offering real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features.
- Varsity Tutors handles all logistical aspects and payments; you simply invoice for your sessions.
What We Look For In Our Tutors
We are seeking individuals who possess a strong blend of expertise and pedagogical skills to inspire and guide students in video game design.
- Excellent communication skills coupled with a friendly and engaging teaching style.
- Demonstrated expertise in Video Game Design, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts.
- A proven capacity to personalize lessons and adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Priority is given to candidates with prior tutoring or teaching experience, and those holding graduate-level education.
Ways To Connect With Students
- 1-on-1 Online Tutoring: Deliver tailored, personalized instruction to individual students, focusing on their specific learning goals.
- Instant Tutoring: Respond to on-demand tutoring requests, providing immediate support whenever you are available.
About Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, is dedicated to transforming learning through cutting-edge technology, AI, and the latest in learning science. Our mission is to create personalized learning experiences that foster better outcomes and ignite a passion for learning. Our platform excels at matching students with the ideal tutors, ensuring customized instruction that helps every student achieve their academic goals.
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
- Video Game Design Principles
- Game Development Software
- Curriculum Development
- Online Instruction
- Personalized Learning
- Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Student Engagement
- AI-Assisted Tutoring
How to Get Hired at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
- Research Varsity Tutors' culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align your application.
- Highlight Video Game Design expertise: Tailor your resume to showcase specific game design projects, software proficiency, and teaching experience.
- Emphasize communication and adaptability: Prepare examples demonstrating your ability to explain complex concepts clearly and personalize lessons for diverse learners.
- Showcase online teaching skills: Detail any experience with virtual classrooms, educational technology, or remote instruction in your application materials.
- Prepare for a pedagogical interview: Be ready to discuss your teaching philosophy, strategies for student engagement, and how you adapt to different learning styles.
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