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I tutor for the company at a variety of sites in AZ. You will teach typically math or ELA. If you are a competent tutor the site coordinators trust you to do your job and I haven't experienced any micromanaging. As a Tutor in AZ Its pretty straight forward, beginning of each cycle you give the kids a test. You teach, help them progress, and at the end of the cycle  you give the kids another test to see their individual progress. At every site I was at there was always bare minimum, state required material and school supplies. The biggest con is there has been communication issues with management as there is a local contact but you will have to call their 818 number to deal with problems sometimes. I will say the company does try to resolve things fairly and I believe at our location they are striving to improve previous communication issues. The other challenge logistics wise as a tutor at the job there will be quite a few apps, forms and tasks you have to keep track of while tutoring. So it helps to be in communication with your co-workers to make sure you are on top of things. Where we are at in AZ, the company is still pretty new but they are rapidly growing. 

I think StudySmart is a fantastic company. You always have the opportunity to accept or decline an available assignment and your assignment will vary from tutoring/teaching elementary school to tutoring/teaching highschool generally. I think truly the only downside is potentially unreliable hours, which in fairness is a product of working with the local school districts. They'll send out opportunities as they come, but those opportunities will vary widely. I've had an assignment for 4 hours a week before at $45/hr, 2 assignments for a total of 31hrs a week for $45/ hr, and 1 assignment for 25 hrs a week for $40/hr. The assignments are typically the entire school year, and substitute opportunities will often arise if you are available. But the difference between 4 hours and 31 hours is clearly significant. I would definitely apply, but also be conscientious that it's a part time job and when opportunities are not available, you're kinda out of luck. 

The hours are unstable, only do this if you have another source of income. The current program is about 2-3 hours in the middle of the day for only a few days a week, so it's difficult to support yourself. 

Communication is very poor, you're left with undetermined spans of time in between assignments that are anxiety-inducing. It's difficult to have another job at the same time because assignments differ in location and schedule, and the school site can cancel the program at any time. If sites keep canceling, the schedule keeps changing.

 Every site I've been to has handled the same program differently, there is very little direction and the Academic Service Managers usually don't have any useful answers. Too much ambiguity. Too much flexibility. Not enough hours. 

Set up and ran the STEAM lab program for the school I was placed at. Training was easy and job itself was very manageable. I was there for a whole school year and then when summer came along, emails were sent out asking if we wanted the same role and school IF the program were to stay. The program is still clearly up and running and when I emailed management for my role back for the new year, they said the position was already filled and even with countless emails asking them why they didn’t offer it back to me and just gave it to someone else with no previous steam experience, they kept ignoring my emails and just sending me new random job assignments that were not equivalent to the role I previously had. 

If you’re looking for a job with consistency, look elsewhere!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The pay is really good, and the staff is actually excited to help students in every way possible.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes it is hard to sustain a family with the part-time work that you can receive.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very, very, very, positive. Professional Development meetings are very collaborative, and everyone seems willing to share experiences.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very positive. I love this job a lot, but it really comes down to the kids I get to work with.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great support, kind people. The program is well thought out. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There was not anything that made me stressed. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is helpful. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Get notified of a position, go into the school and find materials from the tutor I am subbing for and engage the kids with positive interactions. Use the curriculum from the company and teach the kids those lessons.

Study Smart does amazing work by providing tutoring to under-served populations. A non-profit that pays fairly can be difficult to find, plus they have a very personal and responsive management team. The main issue has been the inconsistency of contracts, since the schools rely on government grants to pay for these services.

Working as a tutor for this company has been a positive experience overall. The schools I work with are fantastic, and the staff at the company are genuinely nice and helpful. The pay is competitive, which is definitely a plus. However, the hours are quite limited, so it's not ideal if you're relying heavily on this job as your main source of income. I'd recommend this position for students or anyone looking for supplemental work, as it pairs well with other commitments, if you're satisfied with working in the late afternoon.

They have training that walks you through what they expect but when it comes to actually being on site its nothing like the training. Some material can be useless, you're usually winging it & its easy enough but there is hardly any contact with management or anyone really besides fellow tutors at your site. You have to be very independant in the sense that you can figure things out for yourself & use your best judgement on how to go about lessons. The hours are minimal, unless you get lucky, but the pay rate is good.

Great team! We always make an effort to check in with each other and offer support wherever it's needed.  It's refreshing to be part of a group where communication and teamwork are at the forefront, and we all take pride in doing our best for the company. What makes this team even better is the genuine care everyone has for one another. We celebrate each other's wins and help each other through any setbacks. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Tutor 327 salaries reported	$31.94 per hour
Facilitator 74 salaries reported	$39.67 per hour
Elementary school teacher 20 salaries reported	$33.48 per hour
High school teacher 37 salaries reported	$31.65 per hour
Partnership manager 4 salaries reported	$70,725 per year

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