Reading Specialist Tutor

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