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.)

Originally posted on Himalayas