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VOLUNTEER
TUTOR DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Schools of Hope Volunteer
Tutor
SUPERVISOR: Danielle Vaughn, Volunteer
Coordinator, 785.776.7787
SITE: Bergman Elementary School 3430
Lombard Drive Manhattan, Kansas 66503
OBJECTIVE:
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To assist children enrolled in kindergarten
through fourth grade in developing reading and math skills. The tutor will also
act to enhance self-esteem and confidence in the child through patience and
encouragement.
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To participate in a widespread community
initiative collaborated by the United Way of Manhattan, R.S.V.P. of the Flint
Hills, USD 383, Capitol Federal Bank, Verizon Wireless, and other partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Commit to a minimum of one hour a week for
one academic school year.
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Assist children in reading, writing and other
literacy-based skills, as well as math, in cooperation with the teaching staff.
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Complete a tutor log following each session.
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Direct any questions or concerns to the
volunteer coordinator.
- Notify the volunteer coordinator in advance
if you are expecting to be absent. In the event of an unexpected absence, call
the volunteer coordinator as soon as possible so that the teacher and student
can be notified of cancellation to avoid disappointment or disruption to the
teacher and student. If a tutor consistently neglects his/her responsibilities
this can be a detriment to the routine and learning abilities of the child.
Volunteers are expected to respect the best interest of the child by honoring
the weekly commitment.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Ability to read and write the English
language.
- Interest in and comfort working with
students.
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
- The tutor coordinator will be available to
discuss and to address any concerns.
- Supplemental handouts, manuals and online
training will be made available concerning reading skills and on dealing with
specific issues that address the individual needs of children of varying ages
and backgrounds.
BENEFITS
- Volunteer tutors will be given the
opportunity to develop a meaningful relationship with a child by assisting that
child in developing essential skills in today’s society.
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Tutors will receive reading-specific training
and materials to work with students.
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Tutors will receive relevant experience for
careers in education, childcare, and literacy related fields.
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To ensure the needs of the tutors are met,
the tutor coordinator will act as a tutor advocate.
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Tutors are invited to engage their creativity
and innovation to facilitate learning literacy skills.
- Knowing that your time and energy are making
a difference in a child’s life.
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