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In-Person Reading Comprehension & Writing Tutor – Arlington, VA

  • Arlington, VA
  • Education

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Novastar Prep is seeking an experienced Reading Comprehension and Writing Tutor to provide one-on-one, in-home instruction for a high-achieving 11th-grade student in Arlington, VA (22207).

The ideal tutor is patient, encouraging, and experienced in supporting students with ADHD and executive functioning challenges. Instruction will focus on strengthening reading comprehension, written expression, note-taking, and information organization through structured, individualized teaching strategies.

Novastar Prep is a teacher-owned, mission-driven organization committed to academic excellence, individualized instruction, and measurable student outcomes.

Role Responsibilities

  • Provide one-on-one, in-home reading comprehension and writing instruction

  • Teach strategies for analyzing texts, identifying key information, making inferences, and organizing written responses

  • Develop effective note-taking, information processing, and organizational skills

  • Incorporate visual aids, graphic organizers, guided practice, and structured learning strategies

  • Adapt instruction to support ADHD-related learning needs and executive functioning skills

  • Build student confidence, independence, and measurable academic progress

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in English, Education, or a related field

  • Minimum of 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience preferred

  • Experience working with students with ADHD strongly preferred

  • Strong background in high school reading comprehension and academic writing

  • Patient, organized, and skilled at breaking complex tasks into manageable steps

  • Reliable transportation for in-home tutoring in Arlington, VA

  • Ability to commit to at least one academic semester

  • Ability to pass a background check

Schedule & Compensation

  • Pay: $30–$40/hour

  • Location: Arlington, VA 22207 (in-home)

  • Schedule: Once weekly, Monday–Wednesday, 4:30–7:00 PM ET

  • Start: ASAP

  • Bi-weekly direct deposit

  • Administrative and scheduling support

  • Opportunities for additional students

Novastar Prep is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a safe, drug-free workplace.

Apply now at careers.novastarprep.com

 

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