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Academic Tutor

Crimson Education


Job Location:

California, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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 Team

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.

The Role

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

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
  • 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

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
  • 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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