He gets excellent grades provided he is thoroughly prepared for quizzes and tests, and his homework is completed properly. He is not yet a good judge of his academic limitations, and without the guidance of a tutor he gives less attention to study than is required, while at the same time believing that he has done more than enough.

The younger brother (11) will be going into grade 5. He is also a capable student when focused and motivated. However, he can be rather dreamy and disconnected at times, and is often isolated in social situations. He is still learning to find his way with his studies and would benefit from an energetic tutor who can ignite an academic passion.

When the older brother returns from school, the tutor will change focus. This boy needs support across all his school subjects - Algebra, English, Science, History, Geography, Art and Music - but especially in French and Latin. The tutor will make sure that his homework is complete and correct for the due date, and that all quizzes and tests are thoroughly prepared. The tutor should ensure that the boy knows the relevant material, as well as extending him to draw links between different subject areas. When parental engagements mean that the tutor is working with the younger boy, the older brother should be encouraged to get on with his work by himself, seeking only verification.

The boys’ mother will liaise with the school and make sure that they cannot misrepresent their homework assignments to the tutor. (The mother will get any ‘missing’ work from the parents of other children). There will be no direct contact between the tutor, the parents of other students, and the school.

There will be 9 weeks paid vacation during the 12-month contract, at times convenient to the client. These will normally follow the school vacations of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break and Summer.

The client will provide meals that occur during the tutoring time.

The job is in Manhattan, so no car is needed.

The client will cover the cost of the first outward and final return journeys only. If the client wishes the tutor to accompany the family when they travel, the client will cover all expenses.