Apply to be an Executive Functioning Coach

About ALB Tutoring

ALB Tutoring is a virtual, comprehensive educational organization that teaches students to Always Learn Better™️.

We are an ensemble of educational therapists and educators who create custom plans based on students’ individual history to meet defined objectives. The strategy is then implemented to reach academic and personal goals, boost confidence, and increase overall development. Our specialists help students become self-aware, understand their unique learning styles, leverage their strengths, address their areas for growth, and improve executive functioning.

This training is combined with academic tutoring, standardized test preparation, and college admission guidance to yield positive results and noticeable improvement. Students thrive personally and academically, becoming empowered to stay engaged, build self-efficacy, and reach outlined goals.

Our educational methods transcend the traditional; we weave conversations and social-emotional learning that provoke identity, autonomy, and skill development into our overall guidance. This is how we teach students to Always Learn Better™.

Why tutor with us?

• Competitive pay, starting at $75 per hour, with potential for increases based on degree status, experience, and performance.

• Tutor virtually (online) from anywhere!

• Set your own hours and schedule in agreement with students.

• Build your tutoring and teaching skills; we will help you excel at what you do.

• Benefit from a coaching relationship with the founder of ALB Tutoring for professional growth and development.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver executive function support to adolescents in the United States, most specifically in the New York/Tri-State Area.

• Support students in building awareness of executive functioning, understanding their strengths and ares for growth, and learning and applying skills in various, complex situations.

• Support students at all stages of their academic progress, including structured organizational and analytical assistance.

• Use gradual release teaching of skills students can begin to apply on their own.

• Scaffold different types of learners: students with processing delays, working memory deficits, and other minor/moderate Specific Learning Disorders.

• Create and customize lesson plans to address student-specific needs.

• Build supportive, professional relationships.

• Demonstrate academic management, didactic skills, and professionalism.

• Communicate with ALB Tutoring, students, parents in a timely, professional, and respectful manner.

• Maintain an up-to-date, accurate calendar in Teachworks.

• Meet with Alessandra to discuss successes, challenges, and progress of students.

• Attend required training and professional development events.

Who you are

• A mental health professional, teacher, or graduate student (Master or Doctoral level) in psychology or education with experience pertaining to cognitive implications of executive functioning and various intervention modalities.

• Passionate about supporting student success and enhancing their confidence – You recognize and acknowledge students’ individuality and needs to help them achieve their personal potential.

• Cognitively flexible – When working with students from different academic and personal backgrounds and learning styles, you understand when they struggle and pivot to explain material in multiple ways.

• A YES person – You are passionate about and are motivated to find a way to solve challenges when plans A and B do not work.

• Resourceful and a lifelong learner – You seek out opportunities to learn, like strategies or techniques to help better connect with and support students. This includes doing research, reading, and asking for help in evolving as an educator and professional.

• An enthusiastic communicator, collaborator, and team member.

• Organized and meticulous – You are attentive to detail and have a plan for each session and keep notes, calendar, and documents organized.

Requirements

• 2-year minimum providing executive function support to children and/or adolescents.

• Formal training in executive function support.

• Remote availability weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends.

• Consistent availability for at least 2 hours per week.

• Ability to make at least a one-year commitment to provide consistency for students and minimize disruptions to their learning.

• Knowledge in pedagogy of your subject area.

• Access to a computer with a webcam, microphone, headphones, and a reliable internet connection for virtual instruction. Tablet or iPad also requested to use as online whiteboard.

• Ability to work in the United States.

How to apply

• Complete the below application where you will also submit your résumé, college transcript, and most recent SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT scores.

• Interview including role-playing a 10-minute snapshot of a session.

• Submit three reference contacts.