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Location: Houston
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
I am a part-time self employed tutor for any age in the subjects of reading, English, and some math. I am aslo a freelance writer.
Job Requirements
Tutoring certifications are a plus for this feild. It also helps to know more than one language. For the writing feild, a few writing classes would help.
Uppers
I am able to work from home and take care of my children. My job hours are also very flexible.
Downers
It is not secure pay. For example during the summer kids are out of school and do not need a tutor as much.
Lifestyle
The life style for this position requires a lot of research. If I write an article on pareting, for example, I need to research the subject? I need to decide what I want to writie about parenting. I need to pay attention to what particular magazines are looking for in articles about parenting.
Compensation
My compensation for my postion varies. For example, if I write an article for a new magazine, they may not be able to pay in check form, but they will give me a few free copies of their magazine.
Advice to Jobseekers
Be very, very, very patient.

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