After School Tutor

Submitted by Maya Henley on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 11:30am

LOCATION

2948 W. Camelback Road Community Life Center at Canyon Corridor
Phoenix, AZ 85017
See map: Google Maps

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Fingerprint/background clearance is required.

Each tutor will need an IVP fingerprint clearance card. The cards are $69 and are good for 6 years. The cards take approximately 3 weeks to process; if intern has applied for clearance they can start as tutor but proof of application must be provided prior to starting. The 1st training will be provided on August 21, 2012 from 9am-12:30pm (if alternate date/time for training is necessary please contact ASAP)

SCHEDULE OPTIONS

Semester availability

Fall
Spring

Service hours

Afternoon

Available days/hours

Monday -Thursday 3:30pm-6:00pm

(There are other opportunities for direct service available working with youth and adults...inquire for details)

REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS

  • High School Diploma
  • Be curteous, respectful, and helpful to all students and visitors
  • Prior experience with at-risk youth preferred but not required

CATEGORIES

Education
Mentoring
Youth (direct interaction)
Youth II: 5-11 years (K-6th grades)
Youth III: 11-14 years (6th-9th grades)
Youth IV: 14-18 years (high school)

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Rehoboth Community Development Corporation

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Duties

  • Provide feedback to encourage student learning and motivation
  • Utilize a variety of instructional methods in an individual and group setting
  • Communicate with students to encourage homework completion
  • Assist with homework and long term assignments
  • Create and maintain an effective learning environment
  • Coach student to identify resources to complete their assignments
  • Reviews assignments to ensure accuracy and completeness

 

Population served

The students will serve refugee and latino students. There are over 36 different languages spoken in this community and the children usually speak english as a second language and do not grasp the concepts being taught in school when first introduced. The students served usually come home to an empty house due to parents working odd shifts and multiple jobs to provide the families basic needs. The afterschool program is a safehaven for the youth to come receive help with their homework, participate in fun activites, and receive an afterschool snack.

Community need/impact

Many of the students being served speak english as a second language. Many of the parents are not literate in english and are unable to assist their children with homework, book reports, and long term assignments. As a result the children do not complete their homework and receive less than desirable grades.

Not only will the intern gain a global experience by volunteering; the tutor will improve educational outcomes for students who are at risk for academic failure.  This opportunity will also provide an opportunity to build positive relationships and opportunity for positive social interaction; resulting in increased communication skills, social skills, and become more proficient in english.