Help students become stronger, more confident writers while working from anywhere. Upswing is looking for experienced writing tutors to provide thoughtful, asynchronous essay reviews and occasional live tutoring sessions during peak academic seasons.
About Upswing
Upswing exists to empower historically marginalized students to overcome systemic personal and educational obstacles. Partnering with colleges and universities, we provide technology and services that connect students to essential academic resources—including online tutoring. Our mission is to make education more accessible, equitable, and effective.
Schedule
- Contract position (seasonal)
- 15–25 hours per week during surge periods (approx. Feb 1 – May 15)
- Flexible scheduling; remain active during fall and spring semesters
- Onboarding within 2–5 business days once hired
What You’ll Do
- Provide thorough, actionable essay feedback to help students grow as writers (not proofreading/editing)
- Use tutoring methodology, including the Socratic method, to encourage critical thinking
- Review a wide range of writing assignments, from health sciences to history to argumentative essays
- Meet synchronously with students via virtual classroom when scheduled
- Maintain tutoring quality aligned with Upswing’s student-centered philosophy
What You Need
- 1+ year of college/university Writing Center tutoring experience (with training)
- Degree in English, Writing, or related field with 3.5 GPA or higher in a writing-intensive program
- Strong familiarity with tutoring practices and higher-order writing concerns
- Access to a fast, reliable internet connection, MS Word/Google Docs, and a laptop/desktop
- Comfort reviewing writing on sensitive or controversial topics (politics, religion, etc.)
- Ability to receive biweekly pay via PayPal
Compensation
- $13/hour for asynchronous tutoring
- $15/hour for synchronous tutoring
Perks
- Work from anywhere in the world through Upswing’s platform
- Join a diverse community of tutors making a real impact
- Integrated calendar and alerts for session requests
- Freedom to create your own tutoring schedule
This is your opportunity to empower students, sharpen their critical thinking skills, and support their academic journey.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…