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Varsity Tutors

Middle School English Tutor

MS · Remote

$40/hr

What We Look For In a Middle School English Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery ... Deep knowledge of literary analysis, informational text comprehension, grammar and writing ...

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Middle School English Tutor

LA · Remote

$40/hr

What We Look For In a Middle School English Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery ... Deep knowledge of literary analysis, informational text comprehension, grammar and writing ...

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Middle School English Tutor

MI · Remote

$40/hr

What We Look For In a Middle School English Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery ... Deep knowledge of literary analysis, informational text comprehension, grammar and writing ...

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Middle School English Tutor

Middle School English Tutor

Varsity Tutors

Mckinney, TX • Remote

$40/hr

Part-time

Posted 2 days ago

Varsity Tutors rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 21 rated private schools and tutoring

Job description

About the Job
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Middle School English 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 Middle School English Tutor
  • Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of literary analysis, informational text comprehension, grammar and writing conventions, vocabulary development, argumentative and narrative writing, research skills, and speaking and listening competencies. Ability to explain theme analysis, figurative language, essay structure, and citation practices while preparing middle school students for high school English and standardized assessment readiness.
  • Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at integrating reading, writing, grammar, and oral communication instruction for middle school English Language Arts. Guides students through analyzing literature and informational texts, writing multi-paragraph essays, applying grammar rules in context, and participating in academic discussions. Emphasizes developing critical literacy skills and connects English language arts to personal expression, media literacy, and cross-curricular learning.
  • Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with middle school ELA standards for grades six through eight and common challenges such as literary analysis depth, essay organization, and grammar application in writing. Adapts instruction using diverse reading materials, writing workshops, and grammar-in-context activities to support middle school students at varying proficiency levels preparing for high school English coursework.
  • 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.
Please note: Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.

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