Academic Tutor
California, CA - USA
Job Summary
Crimson Education is the worlds leading college admissions consulting firm with over 1490 Ivy League offers and 2410 to the US Top 15. We help ambitious students gain admission to the worlds top universities through expert-led guidance and proven data-driven strategies. Crimson students are 7x more likely to get into the Ivy League than their peers. We were recently featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.
Crimson is the only college admissions consultancy that brings together:
Former Ivy League and Top 20 admissions officers to rigorously review and refine applications
Professors and PhD teaching fellows from leading universities to guide students through original independent research with pathways to selective peer-reviewed publication or conference presentation
Past ISEF winners and judges who coach students to compete for state national and international science fair awards
Capstone project mentors who help students design and scale leadership initiatives with real-world impact measurable outcomes and credible external validation
Were backed by leading VC firms including Tiger Global Heal Partners IceHouse Ventures and Movac and recently closed a USD $40M Series D funding round at a USD $640M valuation. We now operate across 21 markets worldwide including the US Canada UK Singapore Japan Hong Kong Australia and New Zealand.
The Rise Team spans 3 continents bringing together educators innovators artists athletes researchers and advocates who believe every student deserves a personalized education experience regardless of where theyre coming from. Hailing from top institutions worldwide our strategy consultants and academic tutors bring their personal experiences to the table as they invest in personalizing students education experiences and helping families navigate todays increasingly complex education landscape.
As a Crimson Rise Strategic Academic Tutor you will work directly with middle school and some elementary-aged students (ages 6-14) to analyze their academic performance design personalized study plans and execute strategic tutoring that builds both subject mastery and long-term academic confidence. Youll work directly with the students Strategist and will serve as both a technical subject expert and an academic overseer translating school reports into actionable improvement plans while helping students develop the study skills and confidence to excel. Youll be responsible for:
Analyzing academic transcripts to identify strengths gaps and growth opportunities
Designing and executing strategic study plans tailored to each students needs learning style and academic goals
Delivering 1:1 tutoring across core courses (mathematics science humanities social sciences) while building foundational study skills
Adapting instruction to multiple curricula and grade standards based on student location
Collaborating with Rise Strategists to ensure tutoring aligns with the students broader roadmap
Communicating progress clearly and regularly with parents and the students strategy team
Academic Analysis & Strategic Planning
Review student reports and assessments to diagnose academic strengths and weaknesses
Create customized study plans that address skill gaps and accelerate growth
Set short-term and long-term academic goals with measurable outcomes
Design learning pathways that prepare students for advanced coursework and competitive academic programs
General Study Skills Development
Organization and time management techniques
Note-taking and active reading strategies
Test preparation and exam strategies
Memory techniques and retention methods
Self-advocacy and learning ownership
Growth mindset and academic confidence
Subject-Specific & Study Skills Tutoring (G8 Level):
Mathematics (across grade levels and curricula)
Science (Biology Chemistry Physics)
English Language & Literature
History Culture & Social Studies
Critical reading writing and analytical thinking
2 years professional teaching experience at a top public/private high school in your region
1 years experience educating coaching or working with 11-14 year-olds
Deep familiarity with local grade standards and curricula in your region
Deep familiarity with international curricula in your region (AP IB Cambridge etc.)
Experience with curriculum or lesson plan development
Familiarity with adolescent brain development and age-appropriate pedagogical approaches
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