Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Upswing is dedicated to empowering marginalized individuals to achieve their educational goals. They are seeking an Online Accounting Tutor to provide support to college-level students through online sessions, utilizing a tutoring philosophy that emphasizes independence and critical thinking.
Responsibilities
- Foster independence in students through tutoring
- Utilize the Socratic method to encourage critical thinking
- Conduct online tutoring sessions via Upswing's virtual classroom
- Be available to tutor between Sun-Thurs, 6pm - 10pm CST / 5pm-9pm EST
- Onboard new tutors within 2-5 business days
- Maintain a reliable, high-speed Internet connection and a distraction-free environment
- Respond to session requests promptly
Skills
- Knowledgable about U.S. tax code and U.S. university level accounting courses
- Subject matter expert, or advanced knowledge gained during the attainment of an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or professional experience in accounting
- Have access to reliable, high-speed Internet, a quiet, distraction-free environment to conduct tutorials, and a reliable laptop/desktop with camera and microphone functionality
- Received excellent grades in undergraduate or graduate school
- Enjoy teaching others and helping people through problems and a desire to help others reach their goals
- Can tutor a minimum of 2-5 hours per week during the fall and spring semester
- Responsive to session requests
- Top-notch verbal and written communication skills
- A background in teaching methodology, instruction, or experience tutoring at the college level i.e. in a math or learning lab or in a writing center is highly preferred
Benefits
- Tutor from anywhere in the world through our platform
- Join a community of exceptional tutors looking to make a difference
- Calendar integration and text/email alerts for session requests
- Create your own schedule with the expectation of remaining active during the fall and spring semesters
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