Elementary Reading & Writing Tutor

Seeking a highly experienced educator for individualized academic support for an intellectually gifted elementary-aged student.

The student is bright, highly verbal, curious, and eager to learn when connected to the material. He has ADHD and autism-spectrum traits, with primary challenges related to handwriting, fine-motor endurance, written expression, task initiation, and confidence.

The primary goal is to strengthen academic skills while building confidence and maintaining a positive relationship with learning.

Areas of Focus

The tutor will support:

• Handwriting and fine-motor development
• Written expression and elaboration
• Expanding ideas beyond brief responses
• Writing fluency and endurance
• Task initiation and executive functioning
• Reducing writing avoidance
• Building confidence and independence as a learner

Ideal Candidate

A certified Reading Specialist is strongly preferred. Candidates with advanced training in reading, literacy, special education, or a related field will also be considered.

Ideal qualifications include:

• Reading Specialist certification or equivalent advanced literacy training
• Master's degree or advanced training in reading, literacy, special education, or a related field
• Significant experience working with elementary-aged students
• Experience supporting students with ADHD and/or autism-spectrum learners
• Strong expertise in reading, writing, and written expression
• Experience with multisensory or structured literacy approaches
• Experience providing individualized instruction
• Ability to use creative, engaging, and motivating instructional strategies

Certified Reading Specialist strongly preferred

Master’s degree or advanced training in Reading, Literacy, Special Education, or a related field

3+ years of experience working with elementary-aged students

Demonstrated expertise in reading, writing, and written expression

Experience supporting students with ADHD and/or autism-spectrum traits

Experience with handwriting and fine-motor development

Familiarity with structured literacy and/or multisensory instruction

Experience providing individualized, 1:1 instruction

Strong understanding of executive functioning and task initiation challenges

Ability to use creative, engaging, and motivating instructional strategies

Experience with positive reinforcement, gamification, and technology-based learning

Warm, patient, encouraging instructional approach

Ability to adapt instruction based on the student's needs and emotional state

Strong communication and collaboration skills with parents

Commitment to building both academic skills and student confidence

$60-$85 per hour, depending on experience