English Conversation Tutors (Yale / East Rock) — $25–30/hr or $500–$600/mo
About the initiative
We’re launching a student-led initiative to help international Yale students (mostly 20–27) sound natural in everyday English, make friends more easily, and express their personalities. To support this, we are hiring English Conversation Tutors. The goal is for participants to speak confidently with peers—and ideally even wittily—in real-life settings.
Job Description:
Correct grammar as participants speak and suggest more natural phrasing.
Help refine word choice (concise, idiomatic, context-appropriate).
Watch short clips/shows/news/social media together to mine new vocabulary, idioms, and cultural references (pause → explain → quick practice).
Occasional real-life practice: ordering at cafés, buying/returning items, small talk at events, campus errands, etc.
Ability to simulate a little role-play when helpful (e.g., “meeting new classmates,” “your friend expressing concerns”, in“group hangout,” “restaurant interaction”)—simple, short demos of what a good conversation could sound like if participant asks.
Note: This should be straightforward for native speakers and typically requires minimal prep—show up ready to chat and guide.
Schedule & pay
Target 5 hours/week in 1-hour sessions to keep near-daily practice so progress is obvious.
$25–$30/hr, or flat $500–$600/month (20 hrs/month).
We are Flexible: Some weeks 3–4 hours (or less) is totally fine if you’re busy—hours can scale up/down.
The only hard ask is punctuality and reliability (no no-shows; give a quick heads-up if rescheduling).
Candidate profile
Polite, patient, empathetic, easygoing; a sense of humor is a plus.
English Native speakers with a clear, standard American accent
Preferably grew up in the U.S. (helps with cultural references and everyday nuance).
Student or young professional; peers in their 20s preferred (all backgrounds welcome).
Yale student is a plus — all current participants are Yale students, which makes scheduling easier and campus contexts more relatable.
Comfortable leading the conversation at times is a plus.
Location
East Rock / Science Hill / Yale campus / public coffee shops in New Haven.
Format:
1 on 1 In person
Safety & fit:
A brief 10-15 minute vibe-check call may be required to confirm safety, fit, and basic qualifications for both parties.
Contact:
Text at 805-886-3701.
Please share an intro, your availability, and whether you prefer hourly or monthly.
P.S. participant has working proficiency level English and are all easy to work with!
