Role overview
Are you an experienced industry professional who is passionate about education and making an impact? Do you love empowering others to find life-changing opportunities? Can you dedicate a minimum of one hour or up to 29 hours, weekly to assist student(s)? Then this may be the position for you!
We believe learning a new skill, in any of our programs, should be exciting and engaging — and that extends beyond the classroom.
Our Tutors support students enrolled in University Bootcamps across the globe (Columbia University, UC Berkeley, & Georgia Tech to name a few of our partners) in the following areas:
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Financial Technologies- Financial Fundamentals in Time-Series Analysis, Financial Ratios, and Financial Analysis
- Python 3, Pandas, MAtplotlib, API Interactions, and JupyterLab
- Financial libraries and Tools like NumPy, SciPy, and Quantopian
- Execution Algorithms, Monte Carlo Simulations, Risk-Data Aggregation, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Modern Portfolio Theory, and Logistic Regression
- Machine Learning using Algorithmic Trading, Random Forests, k-Nearest Neighbor (kNN), Support ZVector Machines (SVM), Linear Regression, and Scikit-learn
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency experience in Solidity, Ethereum, Consensus Algorithms, Transactions, Validation, Distributed Ledger, Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, and Mining
Skills & Requirements:
- At least 6 months of experience related to the program (Bootcamp experience counts!)
- Some familiarity with most or all of the program technologies listed above
What we're looking for
- Tutors are assigned to support one or more students' learning for the duration of their course via slack and zoom support.
- Support ranges from code review, project preparation, constructive feedback and moral encouragement.
- Research and answer student questions
- Provide empathy, support, and encouragement while engaging students
Logistics:
Other Perks:
- Hone your own skills by teaching and mentoring others
- Gain access to thousands of tech professionals around the globe that make up our instructional staff network
- Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community
- Paid Sick/Safe leave benefit
In Colorado, the anticipated hourly rate for this role is $20/hr. Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate’s assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.