Job Openings Virtual Math Instructor - Business Calculus (FAB - 05022025 - PTVMI)

About the job Virtual Math Instructor - Business Calculus (FAB - 05022025 - PTVMI)

Position: Virtual Math Instructor - Business Calculus
Number of hours: 10-15 hours/week
Schedule: EST

Tasks required:

  • Deliver customized, one-on-one virtual sessions focused on calculus concepts as applied to business and economics

  • Develop and adapt lesson plans based on the individual student's pace, needs, and learning goals

  • Focus on key topics such as:
    • Limits and continuity

    • Derivatives and their interpretation in business contexts

    • Product, quotient, and chain rules

    • Exponential and logarithmic functions

    • Implicit differentiation

    • Elasticity of demand, marginal cost/revenue, and optimization problems

    • Integration and area under curves as applied to revenue/cost

    • Business-related applications of multivariable functions and partial derivatives


  • Provide continuous, tailored feedback to help the student master concepts and apply them confidently

  • Use real-world business and economic examples to deepen understanding and relevance

  • Assess student comprehension through informal exercises, problem-solving, and discussion

  • Remain available for regular check-ins or flexible scheduling, based on the student’s availability and progress

  • Communicate with academic coordinators (if applicable) to align support with any formal curriculum or assessment goals



Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Applied Math, or a related field (master’s preferred)

  • Solid experience teaching or tutoring business calculus, preferably online

  • Strong grasp of calculus concepts and their applications in business/economics
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to simplify complex ideas and adapt to varied learning styles

  • Familiarity with online teaching tools (Zoom, Google Meet, whiteboard apps, etc.)