| Location | Sun Prairie, Wisconsin |
| Website | tutordoctor.org |
Full Job Description
About us
Tutor Doctor Sun Prairie is a small, locally owned business dedicated to helping families. We match tutors with students to make a real impact in their academic journey. One of our core strengths is providing 1-on-1 in-home tutoring, either at the student’s home or in a quiet public location such as the library.
We are currently seeking a Reading Specialist Tutor who is passionate about fostering literacy skills, improving reading fluency, and helping students build confidence in reading comprehension and written communication.
Benefits
Flexible Schedule: Tutor during hours that work best for you, allowing for a balanced work-life routine.
Pre-sourced Opportunities: No need to find students—tutoring opportunities are brought directly to you.
Self-directed Workload: Set your own schedule and choose the number of students you want to support.
Access to Resources and Training: Utilize Tutor Doctor's resources and ongoing training provided by local and national offices to enhance your tutoring skills.
Community Impact: Be part of a team that supports local families and fosters both academic and personal growth in students.
Schedule Options:
After school hours
Choose your own availability
We serve the following communities: Sun Prairie, Windsor, DeForest/Token Creek, Cottage Grove, Verona, Madison, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, Marshall, Waterloo, Watertown
Our Tutors Say:
“I love seeing the progress my students are making. I am so glad I get to share in their success. It is really rewarding.”
About the Role – Reading Specialist Tutor
The mission of Tutor Doctor is to change the trajectory of students' lives. As a Reading Specialist Tutor, you will work with students to improve reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development, and confidence in literacy.
Key responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one reading and literacy tutoring to students ranging from early elementary through high school.
Support students in mastering phonics, phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies.
Assist struggling readers in building foundational skills while also helping advanced readers further develop critical thinking and analytical reading skills.
Use evidence-based instructional techniques to address specific literacy challenges such as dyslexia, reading delays, and comprehension gaps.
Help students develop strong study habits, note-taking skills, and reading strategies for academic success.
Encourage a love of reading by selecting engaging, level-appropriate materials.
Track and communicate student progress through a written session report after every tutoring session.
Requirements:
Strong proficiency in teaching reading and literacy at various grade levels.
Experience with reading interventions, structured literacy approaches, or multi-sensory reading strategies is highly valued.
Ability to adapt instruction to individual student needs and learning styles.
Prior tutoring, teaching, or reading specialist experience preferred.
Reliable transportation to meet students at their homes or local libraries.
Willing to commit to at least 6 months for student continuity.
Other Details:
Tutors are treated as part-time employees and must complete a background check (assistance provided).
A W-2 will be issued at the end of the year.
Tutors must participate in an initial Tutor Doctor orientation to learn our internal systems for student matches, session reporting, and time tracking.
Qualifications:
Education: At least a 2nd year in college or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience: 1 year tutoring or teaching reading/literacy (Preferred)
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Hours: 4 – 10 per week
Work Location: In person