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Think Academy is seeking a remote, part-time tutor to provide one-on-one preparation for AMC 8 and AMC 10 math competitions. The tutor will teach in English, lead interactive problem-solving lessons, and build student skills in areas including algebra, geometry, number theory, counting, and probability. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or higher, a strong mathematics background, and preferably experience with AMC, AIME, MathCounts, or competition tutoring. The position requires availability during weekday evenings and weekends; Mandarin proficiency is preferred. The stated starting pay is $20–$25 per hour, with promotion and salary-increase opportunities twice per year.
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Dear Hiring Team,
I am excited to apply for the Remote AMC Tutor position with Think Academy. With a strong foundation in competition mathematics and experience explaining challenging concepts clearly, I can help students build effective problem-solving strategies across algebra, geometry, number theory, counting, and probability.
I would bring an engaging, student-centered online teaching style, timely feedback, and a commitment to helping learners gain confidence for AMC 8 and AMC 10 competitions. I am prepared to support evening and weekend instruction while delivering thoughtful, individualized lessons in English.
Thank you for your consideration; I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to Think Academy's competition math program.
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I begin by identifying the student's current strengths, gaps, and contest goals through diagnostic problems and discussion. I then create a focused plan covering core topics, problem-solving heuristics, timed practice, and regular review of mistakes.
I guide the student to restate the problem, identify known information, and test manageable cases or diagrams before giving hints. I emphasize recognizing patterns and selecting strategies so the student develops independence rather than memorizing a solution.
I use a digital whiteboard, verbal questioning, and short interactive checkpoints throughout the lesson. I also ask students to explain their reasoning and provide targeted follow-up practice after each session.
I teach students to triage questions, secure easier points first, monitor time, and use strategic guessing only when appropriate. Timed practice sets followed by error analysis help them improve both pace and accuracy.
I provide prompt, specific feedback that identifies what was done well, where reasoning broke down, and what concrete next step will improve performance. I frame errors as useful evidence for adjusting the learning plan and building confidence.
Job type: Part-Time (less than 20hrs/week)
Location: Remote
Intended Start Date: As soon as possible
Who we are:
Think Academy US (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group(NYSE: TAL), is recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company to provide K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full cycle service to foster local children’s ability to think critically, to strengthen their logic skills, and to help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL’s online and offline education platform.
Whom we are looking for:
Think Academy is expanding its competition math programs for students in North America. We are currently looking for Remote Math Competition Tutors to teach and support students preparing for AMC 8 and AMC 10 mathematics competitions. Our program focuses on developing students’ problem-solving abilities, mathematical reasoning, and competition strategies to help them succeed in national math contests.
What You Will Do:
- Deliver online one-on-one math lessons focused on AMC 8 and AMC 10 competition preparation.
- Teach in English using interactive and problem-solving based methods to help students develop strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
- Guide students through competition-style problems and explain key concepts and strategies used in math competitions.
- Help students build systematic approaches to common competition math topics such as number theory, algebra, counting, probability, and geometry.
- Support students in developing confidence and effective test-taking strategies for math competitions.
- Provide timely feedback and targeted guidance to support student understanding and continuous improvement
How You Can Be Qualified:
- Bachelor’s degree or above; majors in Math, Economics, Finance, or related fields are preferred
- Experience in math competitions or relevant competition teaching/tutoring experience is highly preferred
- Strong math foundation; familiarity with competitions such as AMC, AIME, or MathCounts is preferred
- Available to work during weekday evenings and weekends
- Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin is preferred
Pay:
Pay starts from $20–25/hr, with opportunities for promotion and salary increases twice a year.
- Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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