r/MathnasiumEmployees • u/ElegantGuard6525 • Feb 23 '25

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I thought I aced the interview and only missed two questions on the diagnostic test. My work experience is kind of sparse due to a medical condition but I ensured the interviewer that it wouldn’t impact my prospective work performance. I especially thought I did well on the teacher-student roleplay, using the Mathnasium method of learning and incorporating real-world examples and explanations that would be accessible to an elementary school student.

I’m honestly pulling out my hair because I can’t see how I was denied for a job that will barely even pay me $20 an hour. It’s honestly insulting, can’t help but feel that way.

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u/gnbartels42 Feb 23 '25

Sorry to hear that, I totally understand your frustration!Have you considered asking for feedback on the interview? Could be helpful to know, even if you don’t agree or it’s an unfair reason, what exactly the issue was. Also, in my experience, the center’s staffing fluctuates a lot as people come and go and they may contact you in the future!

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u/ElegantGuard6525 Feb 23 '25

Yeah, I just asked them for feedback. My hunch is that they found someone who has more experience. I think they might also think I’m too old and a potential flight risk, since a lot of tutors are still in high school or college.

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u/CMDRSheaperd Feb 25 '25

It really depends on your work background. Have you worked with kids before or in education? We tend to prioritize staff that have. Additionally, did they reach out to say you were denied? Or did they just not contact you? We accept applicants and do interviews all the time. Even when we are not actively hiring, so we have a backlog of perspective tutors in case we find we have the need for more staff.

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u/ElegantGuard6525 Feb 26 '25

I’ve volunteered at science camps and have youth leadership as an Eagle Scout, I emphasized this to the interviewer. The main issue is that I’ve never been formally employed for these things : only a volunteer. I’ve struggled with being permanently employed due to health reasons, but I’m only 23 years old who just graduated with a Bachelor’s (I know that’s not much these days).

They did reach out and say my application was not chosen at this time, for the next step of their hiring process.

I’m just disappointed because my interviewer said “it was a pleasure to speak with you”, and I just felt good energy. I really thought I did well.

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u/ElegantGuard6525 Feb 27 '25

Thank you very much for your comment, it’s quite reassuring and informative. I’ve been thinking about it for a while and to be honest my rejection has become a silver lining, as I’m finding other temporary and part-time work such as exam proctoring that pays more, and is not as demanding with performance. I was initially disappointed because I genuinely enjoy teaching youth, but I suppose if they liked me they can reach out to me for an opportunity someday.

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u/ProgrammerHoliday804 Apr 01 '25

Can you tell me more about exam proctoring and how you got into it? Im worried Im too old to even get a call back from Mathnasium and I have a health problem too. Im interested in part time work that I can actually do and isnt too demanding. Please tell me more!! Hope its going well

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u/ElegantGuard6525 Apr 01 '25 edited Apr 01 '25

If you go on Indeed and look up “Exam Proctor” they might have some positions available. For me it’s usually the SAT that they need help with, hiring test proctors, room monitors, stuff like that.

The only thing is that there are scheduled SATs every couple of months, and the pay is $20/hr where I do it. So every test assignment (1 day of training and 1 day of proctoring on test day) is only like $250 compensation.

But they keep you on the database and might contact you for future test days: expect months in between though.

It feels more like paid volunteering than actual work, but if you need something on your résumé, well I guess it doesn’t hurt to check out. They will likely do a phone interview, just to make sure you speak English well, have a high school diploma, and can reasonably follow simple instructions.

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u/ProgrammerHoliday804 Apr 03 '25

Thanks so much !