Novastar Prep: Tutoring and Test prep

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

Novastar Prep: Tutoring and Test prep  •  $30 - $40/hr  •  Arlington, VA (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

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

Novastar Prep: Tutoring and Test prep

About Novastar Prep: Tutoring and Test prep

NovaStar Prep delivers a unique private tutoring and test prep service organized by a group of highly qualified educators. We believe every student has the ability to achieve his or her full potential. Our personalized, one-on-one, in-home tutoring approach allows our tutors to nurture the skills and techniques students need to achieve success. Successful students gain self-confidence and can begin to understand the subjects they study more deeply and how these connect to the world in which we live. Our purpose-driven learning approach empowers our students to become autonomous thinkers, enabling them to innovate solutions throughout their lives.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Great Falls , VA
Year Founded
2008
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