Reading Specialist Tutor

Reading Specialist Tutor

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