Video Game Design Tutor
Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
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Job Description
Video Game Design Tutor
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform seeks experienced Video Game Design Tutors to provide remote online instruction to thousands of students. As a tutor on our platform, you will enjoy the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a significant impact on students' learning journeys, all from the convenience of your home.
Why Join Our Platform?
- Base contract rates begin at $18/hour and can increase for specialized subjects. You'll 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 prompt and reliable compensation for your tutoring sessions.
- Enjoy the freedom to set your own hours and tutor as much or as little as you desire.
- Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform, eliminating any commuting requirements.
- We match you with students whose learning styles and needs align best with your teaching expertise.
- Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot provides real-time instructional support, generates lessons, and offers engagement features, helping you save prep time and focus on effective teaching.
- We handle all administrative logistics; you simply invoice for your sessions, and we manage the payments.
What We Look For In a Tutor
- Strong communication skills combined with a friendly and engaging teaching style.
- Demonstrated expertise in Video Game Design and the ability to clearly explain complex concepts.
- A proven ability to personalize lessons and adapt instruction to various learning styles.
- Priority is given to candidates with prior tutoring or teaching experience and those with a graduate-level education.
Ways To Connect With Students
- 1-on-1 Online Tutoring: Provide personalized, in-depth instruction to individual students.
- Instant Tutoring: Accept on-demand tutoring requests whenever you are available, offering immediate support.
About Varsity Tutors And 1-on-1 Online Tutoring
Our mission at Varsity Tutors is to revolutionize learning by utilizing advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge learning science to deliver personalized educational experiences. Through our 1-on-1 Online Tutoring, students receive tailored instruction that helps them achieve their specific learning goals. Our platform is meticulously designed to connect students with the most suitable tutors, fostering improved outcomes and cultivating a lasting 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
- Video Game Design
- Curriculum Development
- Personalized Instruction
- Online Tutoring
- Student Engagement
- Communication Skills
- Concept Explanation
- Learning Adaptation
- AI-powered Tools
- Time Management
How to Get Hired at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
- Research Varsity Tutors's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Video Game Design expertise, teaching experience, and ability to personalize lessons. Optimize for keywords like 'online tutoring,' 'game design instruction,' and 'student engagement.'
- Showcase teaching prowess: Prepare to discuss your engaging teaching style, adaptability to diverse learning needs, and success in explaining complex game design concepts during interviews.
- Emphasize remote readiness: Detail your experience with online learning platforms and remote communication tools. Highlight how you leverage technology for effective instruction.
- Articulate passion for education: Express genuine enthusiasm for transforming learning through personalized instruction and leveraging AI, aligning with Varsity Tutors's mission.
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