Working at The Academic Advantage in Carson, CA: 1 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Carson, CA Area

"Great way to pay it forward. Excited to work with students again."

What do you like about working at The Academic Advantage?

"Growing up I was lucky to have a tutor who could assist me with problems that I was having in school. I always felt embarrassed to ask questions and get the help that I really needed, and I am grateful my parents sacrificed so much so that I could succeed. When I saw the job posting to help students in the No Child Left Behind program, I felt like I was going to be able to pay it forward. After a phone interview, I was invited to train and went to the orientation in the LA Office. Walking to our orientation room, I was overwhelmed by how many people worked there, but over time I grew to appreciate and understand how much of an undertaking it is to be in the business that they are in. It is said it takes a village to raise a child, and it is true. One of my fifth graders could barely read when I met her. We worked on activities to increase her pacing and intonation, which took up most of her allotted hours. I almost cried when I realized how few books she had in her home, so that she could free read outside of tutoring."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be patient with the students. the interview is fairly easy. No need to worry about that."

What don't you like about working at The Academic Advantage?

"The paperwork was time consuming, but wasn't difficult. I just wish that there was incentive for students doing paper based tutoring to successfully complete the hours that was paid for by the company. Other than that, I am very humbled by this experience and look forward to helping more students next year."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Provide more resources for the family. Some of the families really needed to know what was out there for them to help their kids."