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AJ Tutoring

One-on-one tutoring, test prep, college counseling

English and History Tutor

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$35 - $40/hr
Entry
San Mateo, CA, USA
In PersonTutoring is in person at Bay Area offices; listed offices include Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Woodside, San Carlos, San Mateo, and Burlingame.
EducationTutoring & Academic Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Be a college graduate.
  • Be experienced in working with students.
  • Be able to communicate with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Be able to commit to at least 15 tutoring hours per week plus several administrative hours.
  • Be available to tutor during afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
  • Be able to work through the end of the 2025–26 academic year.
Responsibilities
  • Help high school students with challenging English and history classes.
  • Provide tutoring in person at the employer's offices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Have a background in education, coaching, youth leadership, camp counseling, mentoring, or the performing arts.

About the company

What AJ Tutoring does: It offers one-on-one tutoring for test preparation and academics, plus college admissions counseling, primarily serving students in the Bay Area. How its products work: It provides personalized, one-on-one sessions taught by professional educators and tutors who adapt to each student’s learning style, using targeted strategies forStandardized tests, coursework, and college applications to build skills, confidence, and readiness. How it differs from competitors: AJ Tutoring emphasizes tailored, individual instruction through a team of educators and counselors, aiming for efficient progress by customizing approaches to fit each student rather than a one-size-fits-all method. What its goal is: To give students the tools and confidence to succeed in any school or class and on any standardized test, and to help with the college admission process.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AJ Tutoring opened 2026 SAT classes through March 2027 across Orinda, Danville, and Palo Alto.
  • September 2026 job boards list 24-37 openings, signaling active growth and turnover absorption.
  • Recent reviews praise tutors like Megan Chan and Caecilia for score gains and fit.

What critics are saying

  • Bay Area centers and in-person classes expose AJ Tutoring to California rent and commute-sensitive demand.
  • Job listings require 15 weekly hours and one-year commitments, limiting hiring flexibility.
  • A prolonged SAT volume decline breaks the company’s core acquisition funnel.

What makes AJ Tutoring unique

  • AJ Tutoring runs 16+ Bay Area centers plus in-home and online tutoring as of 2026.
  • Its 2026 job posts promise paid admin time, merit raises, and professional offices.
  • The company sells 1-on-1 SAT, ACT, and academic coaching, not generic homework help.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Training
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Remote Work Options