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English Composition Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Varsity Tutors

College English Tutor

Ames, IA · Remote

$40/hr

What We Look For In a College English Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery ... Deep knowledge of college composition, rhetorical analysis, research writing, argumentation ...

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High School English Tutor

Ames, IA · Remote

$40/hr

... composition. * Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching close reading, analytical essay writing, and research methodology for high school English. Guides students through ...

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High School English Tutor

Iowa City, IA · Remote

$40/hr

... composition. * Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching close reading, analytical essay writing, and research methodology for high school English. Guides students through ...

Mary Greeley Medical Center

CT TECHNOLOGIST

Ames, IA · On-site

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. * Active Listening skills, giving full attention to what ...

Mary Greeley Medical Center

CT_MRI Tech

Ames, IA · On-site

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. * Active Listening skills, giving full attention to what ...

Mary Greeley Medical Center

CT_MRI Tech

Ames, IA · On-site

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. * Active Listening skills, giving full attention to what ...

Mary Greeley Medical Center

CT TECHNOLOGIST

Ames, IA · On-site

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. * Active Listening skills, giving full attention to what ...

Mary Greeley Medical Center

CT_MRI Tech

Ames, IA · On-site

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. * Active Listening skills, giving full attention to what ...

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What is the difference between English Composition vs English Literature?

AspectEnglish CompositionEnglish Literature
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in English or related fieldUsually a bachelor's or master's degree in English or Literature
Work EnvironmentAcademic settings, writing centers, educational institutionsUniversities, publishing houses, research institutions
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, tutoring services, content creationUniversities, literary magazines, publishing companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding writing skills, curriculum design, teaching rolesAnalyzing literary works, research, literary analysis careers

English Composition focuses on developing writing skills, teaching writing techniques, and curriculum design, often within educational settings. In contrast, English Literature involves analyzing and interpreting literary works, often requiring a deeper understanding of literary history and theory. Both roles are common in academia but serve different purposes: one emphasizes writing and instruction, the other literary analysis and research.

English Composition jobs near you
Infographic showing various English Composition job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

AP English Language and Composition Tutor

Ames, IA • Remote

Varsity Tutors
Education • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$40/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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About the Job
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online AP English Language and Composition tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students' academic success and understanding. All from the comfort of your home.
Why Join Our Platform?
  • Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student, reaching up to $40/hour.
  • Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice.
  • Set your own hours and tutor as much as you'd like.
  • Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform. No commuting required.
  • 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 handle the logistics—you just invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments.

What We Look For In a AP English Language and Composition Tutor
  • Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of rhetorical analysis, argumentation, synthesis of sources, nonfiction prose analysis, rhetorical strategies including ethos, pathos, and logos, and composition techniques. Ability to explain author purpose, audience awareness, tone analysis, evidence evaluation, and structural choices while preparing students for the AP English Language and Composition examination.
  • Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching close reading of nonfiction texts, rhetorical analysis essay construction, and evidence-based argumentation. Guides students through identifying rhetorical devices, analyzing authorial choices, synthesizing multiple sources into a coherent argument, and crafting thesis-driven essays under timed conditions. Emphasizes developing a sophisticated analytical voice and connecting rhetorical analysis to media literacy and civic discourse.
  • Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with AP English Language curriculum and common challenges such as distinguishing rhetorical strategies from literary devices, developing nuanced thesis statements, and managing three essays within the free-response time limit. Adapts instruction using released AP prompts, mentor text analysis, and rubric-based peer review to support students building advanced reading and writing skills for the AP examination.
  • Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with, explain material using multiple approaches, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and styles.
  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
  • Ability to adapt to different learning styles and student needs.

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 the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning 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.
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