The young woman is intelligent, articulate, and well motivated, and has already developed disciplined study habits. She is delightful, and willing to work hard both in class and during homework hours. The position offers top-notch educators a challenging and highly satisfying opportunity. Her brother is 19, and is considering whether to take some correspondence classes towards possible future College credit and it is possible, although by no means certain, that the Tutor may also be involved in supporting him with his studies.

She is a thoughtful young lady who loves English literature and is curious about theological discourse; she also has a growing interest in Chemistry and History. She has already achieved A*/A grades in IGCSE Maths, English, History, Religious Studies and Physics, and Bs in Biology and Chemistry.

She has shown herself to be capable of excellence in all that she undertakes and increasing confidence in subjects across the board has demonstrated that she is capable of becoming an accomplished polymath. She is aiming for acceptance at an Ivy or Oxbridge and requires a Tutor or Tutors who will enable her to translate her enormous potential into success in her upcoming A levels.

She is keen to continue to learn about theological and literary debates that are outside her curriculum, and is working on a literary program with the possible aim to study Literature and philosophy at University.

She responds best to Tutors with whom she can relate and share experiences, and it is therefore essential the Tutor share some of her interests. She is a keen horse rider and competes regularly at prestigious shows across the country. She enjoys reading, music and period drama films, and is involved in many activities at the family’s church. Given the breadth of her interests and extra-curricular activities, and therefore the time pressures she is under, the Tutor will need to ensure the teaching is both dynamic and efficient.

Her older brother is a confident and engaging young man with a strong desire to understand all that he encounters. Having passed IGCSEs in Maths, English, History and Science, he is also working on his SAT. He has an inquisitive mind and often asks lateral questions. He thrives when the learning process is systematic, and when the material is presented with clarity and purpose. He can learn quickly when motivated and when he can see his progress and achievements; it is vital that the Tutor is encouraging if any material needs to be repeated. The Tutor will therefore need to maintain a warm and highly supportive framework with plenty of sensitivity to any challenges that arise. He has varied interests outside school, foremost of which is golf.

The school day will begin at 8am and finish at 2pm with a mid morning and lunch break; there may also be occasions when the Tutor is needed after these hours. The young lady and her parents recognise that developing good revision techniques and test-taking skills are an essential part of the learning experience. Frequent, relevant testing should therefore be carried out and reported; this will allow her and her parents to monitor the studies, and it provides the reassurance that normally arises from classroom environments where there is peer-comparison.

She is taking AS Mathematics and English Language in May/June 2012 while she concentrates on SAT preparation for her US College applications. In October/November 2012 she will take the AS English Literature, and in May/June 2013 she will complete her school studies when she sits AS History and A2 Mathematics and English Literature.

Regular meetings with the parents will be required to ensure that all is running smoothly and that progress is in keeping with the Client’s expectations.

The Tutor needs to remain flexible, with a youthful adaptability, but without any loss of discipline when accommodating the parents’ organic, fluid schedule. This can often mean that the student’s plans may change at short notice. Although it may sometimes appear otherwise, her sports and community commitments will not be placed second to her studies. This means that Tutor will need to be all the more structured and organised. The Tutor must also ensure that, despite fluctuating schedules, she is kept well informed of her progress, and that the Tutor’s expectations of her are clear and unambiguous.

There is a dedicated schoolroom, which is well equipped, and the Tutor will be responsible for ensuring that this remains organised and properly stocked. The Tutor should expect Saturday and Sunday off each week, but will need to be flexible in this regard. Meals occurring during teaching times will be taken with the family.

This is a full time position. The Tutor must be able to respond flexibly to the Client’s requirements in terms of availability and working time. The Tutor should expect to be working 5 days a week at the times above, with preparation time in addition.

The Tutor will be entitled to the standard minimum nine weeks paid vacation per annum.

The Tutor may be invited to travel with the family from time to time. If this is the case the Client will cover all expenses for the Tutor.

Fully furnished and pleasant accommodation, with all modern conveniences including high speed Internet will be arranged and provided by the Client. Accommodation is in a lovely part of Atlanta and is suitable for a married couple.

The Client will also make arrangements for a car for the personal use by the Tutors(s) throughout their contract, and will cover all expenses involved in the running of this car for work-related purposed, including comprehensive insurance. This car will be shared between all the Tutors and will be available for getting to and from work and home, and for local use only. The Tutors will be responsible for the costs arising from their own personal use of the car, and for any damage they cause and which is not covered by insurance. The Tutor is free to use his/her own car, and if this is what he/she chooses then he/she will be entitled to claim for mileage at the rate of $0.72 USD per mile.

The family are active Christians whose commitment to their faith plays a central role in their lives. While it is not requirement that the Tutor be of any particular faith, it is essential he/she is sympathetic and open-minded, and certainly has no agenda in this regard.

The family have a dog and the young lady rides horses. The Tutor will therefore need to be comfortable around animals.

A non-smoker, who leads a healthy lifestyle and takes regular exercise, is preferred.