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CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer college courseworkHigh school diploma or equivalent; teaching certification optional
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Test Prep Tutor

Mclean, VA • On-site

MLS Educational Consultants
11 - 50 employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Test Prep Tutor — SAT, ACT & HSPT

Location: McLean, VA
Work Setting: In person


About MLS Educational Consultants

For over 40 years, MLS Educational Consultants—a small, woman-owned business—has been a trusted part of the McLean educational community. We proudly serve second-generation clients and have been repeatedly recognized as the Best Tutoring, Test Prep, and College Admissions Advising Company in Arlington, McLean, and Falls Church by Arlington Magazine readers. At MLS, we believe in more than tutoring—we foster a culture of care where every student’s success is our priority. Our team is collaborative, compassionate, and committed to making a difference in students’ lives.


Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Test Prep Tutor to provide individualized, in-person instruction to students preparing for standardized exams including HSPT, SAT, ACT, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE and AP exams. Tutors provide individualized instruction, develop customized study plans, teach effective test-taking strategies, and support students in building confidence and improving performance on exams.The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of these exams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to tailor instruction to each student's academic needs and learning style. We have an immediate need for tutors with HSPT and SAT experience.


Responsibilities

  • Provide one-on-one and/or small-group test preparation for the exams.
  • Develop customized lesson plans based on each student's strengths, weaknesses, goals, and target test date.
  • Teach test-taking strategies, time management, critical reasoning, and effective approaches to different question types.
  • Review practice tests and homework, identify areas for improvement, and track student progress.
  • Build students' confidence while maintaining a positive, encouraging learning environment.
  • Communicate professionally with students and, when appropriate, parents regarding progress and recommendations.
  • Stay current with changes to test formats, scoring, and testing strategies.


Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience tutoring students for the HSPT, SAT, and ACT.
  • Strong knowledge of the content, structure, and strategies associated with all three exams.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic background preferred.
  • Prior experience working with middle- and/or high-school students.
  • Experience tutoring STEM subjects is a bonus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Patient, engaging, organized, and dependable.
  • Ability to explain challenging concepts clearly and adapt instruction to different learning styles.
  • Comfortable providing in-person instruction in McLean, VA.
  • Reliable transportation and availability for scheduled in-person sessions.


What We’re Looking For

The ideal tutor is academically strong, personable, and genuinely enjoys helping students reach their potential. Experience working with students from a range of academic backgrounds—and a track record of improving test performance—is highly valued.

If you are passionate about test preparation and enjoy helping students achieve their academic goals, we would love to hear from you.