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Online Software and Computing Tutor
ThinkingStorm is a national online tutoring company seeking writing tutors to conduct live online tutoring sessions from home.

Our ideal tutor must have a bachelors in a relevant technical field. Additional
consideration will be given to applicants who have experience with tutoring or teaching the position on top of academic experience. Experience in working with and teaching students in utilizing Microsoft Office, Adobe Software, General Computing skills, and introductory programming courses are the most relevant. Competency in a diversity of relevant topics will make you a preferred candidate as we are looking for applicants that can assist students in a variety of technical computing skills. If you have academic and tutoring competency in additional subjects outside this purview that could be an additionally helpful.

This is a great position for people who desire some flexibility in their daily schedules. Tutors can fit their responsibilities around errands, graduate school courses, other part-time jobs, or family obligations. Tutors receive appointments and conduct tutoring sessions via ThinkingStorm's system.

Desired Time Commitment: Minimum 5-10 hours per week, though competency in additional subjects could have you up to 20 hours per week
Compensation: $20-22/hour
You must have a reliable internet connection to be considered for this position.
To apply, please email us your resume at tutorrecruiting@thinkingstorm.com. If your resume meets our qualifications, you will be asked to complete a mock teaching session for a Thinkingstorm employee, to be scheduled upon further consideration.

This is a remote position.

Employment Type: CONTRACTOR
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