SEE​/SSAT Exam Tutor

About the Role

SiSTEM is hiring experienced ISEE and SSAT test prep tutors to work with motivated students and families in the Houston area. Our tutors are trusted academic partners who help students master content, develop test‑taking strategies, and earn scores that meet the admission requirements of top private and independent schools.

• ISEE Primary (Grades 2–4)
  • Auditory Comprehension
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Mathematics
  • Writing Sample
• ISEE Lower Level (Grades 5–6)
  • Verbal Reasoning (synonyms and sentence completions)
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics Achievement
  • Essay Writing
• ISEE Middle Level (Grades 7–8)
  • Verbal Reasoning (synonyms and sentence completions)
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics Achievement
  • Essay Writing
• ISEE Upper Level (Grades 9–12)
  • Verbal Reasoning (synonyms and sentence completions)
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics Achievement
  • Essay Writing
• SSAT Elementary Level (Grades 3–4)
  • Verbal (synonyms and analogies)
  • Quantitative (math)
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing Sample
• SSAT Middle Level (Grades 5–7)
  • Verbal (synonyms and analogies)
  • Quantitative (two math sections)
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing Sample
• SSAT Upper Level (Grades 8–11)
  • Verbal (synonyms and analogies)
  • Quantitative (two math sections)
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing Sample

• Work one‑on‑one with students to provide focused ISEE and/or SSAT preparation.
• Diagnose strengths and weaknesses through practice tests and targeted assessments.
• Build a personalized prep plan based on each student's starting score, target school, and test date.
• Teach test‑taking strategies, pacing, and score optimization across all sections.
• Help students build confidence and reduce test anxiety through structured practice.
• Coach students on the writing sample to produce clear, compelling essays under time pressure.
• Track score progress and adjust strategy as students improve.
• Communicate with families on progress, projected scores, and admissions readiness.
• Maintain high standards of preparation and professionalism.

• 3+ years of ISEE/SSAT tutoring or private school test prep experience.
• Proven results in helping students gain admission to target private or independent schools.
• Deep familiarity with current ISEE and/or SSAT formats, question types, scoring, and section‑by‑section strategies.
• Experience working with motivated students and families targeting competitive private school admissions.
• Clear, patient communication and the ability to make test prep feel structured and manageable for young students testing for the first time.
• Professional reliability.

Bonus: tutors with experience at Houston‑area private schools (as teachers, admissions staff, or alumni), tutors who have prepped students for schools such as Kinkaid, St. John’s, Emery/Weiner, or other competitive Houston‑area schools, educators experienced with younger students (grades 2–6) on standardized test prep, and tutors who can advise families on the private school application process beyond just the test.

• You set your own rates and keep 100% of what you earn.
• Matched with students who fit your expertise—no random assignments.
• Bring your current students with you; add them to the platform at no extra cost.
• Families are already invested—they pay for a plan and are engaged and responsive.
• We handle the marketing; you don't have to find clients.
• Tools to manage your business—scheduling, session tracking, and student relationship tools built into the platform.
• Build a long‑term client base; students on SiSTEM stay for years, not weeks.

If you can tutor any of the ISEE or SSAT sections listed above, register your interest at  and fill out the application form. Tell us which exams and levels you specialize in, your experience with private school test prep, and what makes you effective with students.