SAT Tutor – Verbal

Position Summary: ESM Prep, a premier brand within Guidewell Education’s portfolio, delivers highly individualized academic tutoring, college counseling, and standardized test preparation to students globally. As we expand our instructional talent across the Latin American market, we are seeking dedicated SAT Verbal Tutors based in Colombia for remote tutoring across the Americas.

Sitting at the intersection of academic instruction and student mentorship, this role owns the full life cycle of the verbal sections of test preparation for an assigned caseload of students. You will deliver engaging one-on-one coaching, customize ESM’s curriculum to individual learning styles, and equip students with both the content mastery and testing strategies necessary to excel on the digital SAT.

Note: We hire SAT Math and SAT Verbal specialists on separate tracks. If you have strong mastery in both subjects, you are welcome and encouraged to apply for both positions.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Student Mentorship

• Facilitate engaging, highly individualized one-on-one SAT Verbal sessions for a matched roster of students.
• Teach Reading & Writing concepts alongside specific time-management and test-taking strategies.
• Develop effective mentoring relationships, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries while actively managing student expectations and testing anxiety.
• Submit consistent core instructional KPIs, progress metrics, and session data according to established reporting timelines.

Curriculum & Progress Management

• Develop and adapt customized study plans, adjusting teaching methods to address individual student needs and learning styles.
• Complete class summaries, progress reports, and study plans accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide practitioner feedback on student engagement and instructional curriculum effectiveness.

Client Communication & Administration

• Maintain proactive, consistent communication with the office regarding student progress, flagging concerns and seeking support when needed.
• Respond to student and parent inquiries in a timely, professional manner, accurately communicating the role of testing in the broader U.S. college admissions process.
• Participate in initial program orientation, attend periodic instructional alignment and academic coordination sessions, and engage in quality assurance reviews regarding student progress metrics.
   

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is strictly required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; demonstrated mastery of the digital SAT Reading and Writing Section and strong working knowledge of U.S. higher-education testing expectations.
• 2+ years of professional experience in coaching, tutoring, or middle/high school English or humanities education.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage both students and parents.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with the broader academic team. 

What Success Looks Like

• Instructional Volume: Successfully managing and executing a full caseload of 15-30 instructional hours per week while maintaining high instructional quality.
• Student Outcomes: Driving measurable score improvements on practice and official SAT verbal sections through effective study plan implementation.
• Operational Excellence: Submitting all class summaries, progress reports, and parent communications accurately and within required timeframes.

Compensation & Engagement Detail

• Competitive rate of $350–$400 MXN per hour (roughly $18–$22 USD equivalent), scaled to reflect candidate expertise and experience
• Schedule & Caseload Flexibility: Contractors set their own availability within peak student hours (typically U.S. after-school and weekend windows) and accept caseload matches up to their preferred capacity (typically 15–30 hours/week)
• Invoices will be submitted on a monthly schedule according to logged hours 
• Early access to new job listings within a high-growth, PE-backed organization

What to Expect from the Hiring Process

• Application Review: Resume screening by our Talent Team (~1 business week)
• Content Check: Candidates must achieve an acceptable score on a Test Prep Content Quiz
• Recruiter Intro & Alignment: 30-minute video conversation on role fit, schedule availability, and logistics
• Instructional Interview: Live video interview featuring a mock tutoring case study

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About Guidewell Education & Our Core Values: Guidewell Education is a mission-driven organization representing a family of successful legacy brands in the education sector. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class, transformational educational experiences and resources, guiding every student with empathy and expertise.

Our portfolio includes some of the most trusted names in the educational services space, such as Applerouth Education, ESM Prep, College MatchPoint, mbaMission, Reach Summer Camps, Blue Ivy Coaching, and Guidewell Global, among others. Together, we provide a comprehensive suite of services including academic tutoring, standardized test preparation, executive function coaching, college counseling, graduate admissions, and summer enrichment.
Across our brands, we guide students and families at every stage of their academic journey. Our team is dedicated to helping students and professionals define their goals, develop confidence in their abilities, and achieve their full potential.

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