Tutor/Classroom Assistant

Submitted by Margaret Fularczyk on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 12:03pm

LOCATION

7300 N Dysart Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
See map: Google Maps

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Fingerprint/background clearance is required.
Training required which may significantly delay start of service hours or which needs to be completed prior to the start of the semester.

An Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required to work at this internship; cards take 6-8 weeks to process and all costs are the student's responsibility. Interns must have their card in hand before beginning to work with any students. Students must also attend a volunteer training held by the local school district; dates may vary.

SCHEDULE OPTIONS

Semester availability

Fall

Service hours

Morning
Afternoon

Available days/hours

Mondays-Fridays between 7:30am - 3:45pm

REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS

Experience working with kids

Good math and reading skills

Patient

CATEGORIES

Education
Youth (direct interaction)
Youth II: 5-11 years (K-6th grades)

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Luke Elementary

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Duties

Tutor students in Grade 1 - mostly small group and one-on-one instruction in Math and Reading; assist with grading homework and tests.

Population served

Luke Elementary is a Title 1 K-8 school; over 40% of students are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch. many come from families with low-incomes.

Community need/impact

Students are unable to meet or exceed Arizona state testing standards in Reading and/or Math; tutors will be able to provide additional time wtih students to help get them up to speed.

Students can make a difference in kids' lives through being able to offer more individualized attention to students in small groups and one-on-one, which helps them comprehend their lessons more fully.