I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Mathnasium (Ellicott City, MD) in Aug 2012
Interview
Take two math tests. One qualifies you for employment, the other qualifies you for high school tutoring. Prior to the tests is a 1 on 1 interview about the job. There is a background check. All minor drug offenses will have you disqualified for employement. However, there is no drug test. Getting an interview heavily depends on your schooling. 4 year degree is needed. Strong math skills are required. (You are teaching math).
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Question 1
How good can interact with children? What schedule will you keep? Can you work weekends? Can you keep a positive attitude during session hours?
I applied online. I interviewed at Mathnasium (Coral Springs, FL)
Interview
Pretty straightforward overall. The main challenge is just getting through the long and tedious math exam, since it takes a lot of focus and patience to work through all the problems without making small mistakes. The material itself is manageable, but the length of the assessment can definitely make it mentally exhausting by the end.
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Question 1
They mainly just had me take a pretty long math exam. It was fairly straightforward overall, but definitely tedious because of how many problems there were. The biggest thing was staying focused the entire time and carefully working through each question without making small mistakes.
One round over zoom and then another meeting in person. Asked common interview questions about why you'd be a good fit and had you do an example demo tutoring practice with a problem.
The interview process was straightforward and fairly relaxed. It started with a brief introduction and discussion about my background and interest in teaching. Then I was given a few math problems to solve and explain out loud, which focused more on how I communicated my thinking rather than just getting the correct answer. The interviewer also asked situational questions about working with students and handling different learning styles. Overall, it felt more like a conversation than a high-pressure interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to solve a few basic math problems and explain my reasoning step by step, and also asked how I would help a student who is struggling to understand a concept.
