Spanish-Speaking Reading Tutor - Phonics, Literacy & Writing Development

At Tutor Me Education, we are revolutionizing the way students learn, and we're seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Gardena, CA! If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and helping them achieve academic success, we want to hear from you!

• In-Person Tutoring in Gardena, CA
• Schedule: 10 hours a month, 2 sessions a week for 1.15 hours
• Pay rate ranges from $25-$35 per hour

• Fluent in both English and Spanish (required)
• Experience working with students with Autism and IEPs
• Strong background in foundational literacy instruction, including phonics, sight words, decoding, blending, and segmenting sounds
• Skilled at supporting early reading development through explicit, systematic instruction
• Experience teaching handwriting, fine motor-based writing activities, and written language development
• Patient, engaging, and able to provide consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement
• Comfortable using visual supports, sentence starters, graphic organizers, and scaffolded writing strategies
• Familiar with supporting students who receive Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Special Education services
• Able to create structured, interactive lessons that maintain student engagement
• Creative and flexible in incorporating student interests into instruction to increase motivation
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with students and families

• →Provide individualized literacy instruction focused on phonics, sight words, decoding CVC words, blending, and segmenting sounds
• → Support the development of foundational reading skills through structured, multisensory learning activities
• → Reinforce reading skills through guided practice and opportunities to apply skills in connected text
• → Assist with handwriting development, fine motor coordination, and written expression
• → Use sentence starters, visual word banks, and scaffolded writing activities to build independence in writing
• → Support students in organizing and expressing ideas through structured written responses
• → Implement engaging instructional strategies that align with the student's learning profile and strengths
• → Incorporate hands-on activities, technology-based learning, and interactive lessons to increase participation
• → Utilize student interests such as Legos and Nintendo to build motivation and engagement during sessions
• → Monitor progress, provide feedback, and adjust instruction as needed to support continued growth
• → Maintain a supportive, patient, and encouraging learning environment that promotes confidence and independence