About Us

Hello! Prestige Tutors is proudly celebrating our 20th anniversary of educational excellence. We provide virtual tutoring to students from Grade 4 through university across a wide variety of subject areas.

We are known for, and take great pride in, our exceptional customer service and our team of high-quality, passionate tutors. Our commitment to academic success begins with a rigorous and thoughtful recruitment process to ensure each tutor upholds the standards our families expect.

Please ensure you meet all listed job expectations prior to applying. We take our hiring process seriously to maintain the integrity of our team.

Job Overview
We are seeking a knowledgeable and reliable University Statistics Tutor to support students in mastering key concepts found in general statistics courses offered at Ontario universities. The ideal candidate will have recently completed one or more university-level statistics courses in Ontario with strong academic performance and be able to demonstrate clear proficiency across core statistical topics. Tutors must be able to adapt explanations to suit students from various academic programs, including business, psychology, health sciences and social sciences.

Duties

Provide virtual one-on-one tutoring for university students enrolled in introductory or intermediate statistics courses
Support students with: Descriptive statistics (mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation), Probability theory and probability distributions (binomial, normal, Poisson, etc.), Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing (t-tests, z-tests, ANOVA), Chi-square tests and non-parametric testing, Correlation and regression (simple linear and multiple), Statistical inference and sampling techniques, Data interpretation using statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Excel)
Help students prepare for assignments, midterms, exams and labs
Communicate regularly with students (and parents where applicable) and the owner of Prestige Tutors
Schedule sessions with a minimum of 24 hours' notice as needed
Share practice quizzes, tests or review sheets (provided by the owner) with students as appropriate
Track student progress and adjust tutoring strategies accordingly
Skills

Strong understanding of university-level statistics content
Ability to use and teach statistical software (R, SPSS, Excel, etc.)
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Organizational skills for scheduling, follow-ups and student progress tracking
Adaptability to different learning styles and program expectations
Comfortable with digital tools such as Zoom, Google Meet and online whiteboards
Ability to explain abstract statistical concepts in a clear and accessible manner
Attributes

Completed at least one university-level statistics course in Ontario within the last 5 years
Minimum grade of 85% or equivalent in relevant courses preferred
Patient, supportive and student-focused approach
Professional and responsive communicator
Prior tutoring or teaching experience in statistics is strongly preferred
Reliable access to stable internet and a quiet tutoring environment
Passion for helping others succeed academically
Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: Remote

Expected start date: 2025-09-15