WHAT'S THE COMMITMENT?
Tutoring takes place from Monday through Thursday between 8am and 3pm.
Commit to leading two one-on-one, 45-minute tutoring sessions with a student grade K-4 on a weekly basis
Follow the Reading Partners structured curriculum
Sessions are held at the same day/time and with the same student each week
Tutors should arrive/log on for their session at least 20 minutes early Follow the guidelines in our Tutor Code of Conduct
TUTORING OPTIONS:
In-person tutoring at one of our reading centers in the following neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Central Harlem, East Harlem, South Bronx, South Jamaica (Queens), Bed Stuy and Cypress Hills (Brooklyn)
Virtual tutoring: Tutor at home via a secure Zoom meeting room
All lesson materials are provided Reading Partners provides ongoing coaching and support
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO GET STARTED:
A positive attitude toward learning, diversity, and students
An ability to interact effectively with diverse student populations
Complete a volunteer application and a background check with the NYC DOE Complete a 1.5 hour orientation to learn the basics of our program
For in-person tutoring: follow schools and Reading Partners COVID policies
For virtual tutoring: access to a reliable protected wifi, computer with a webcam and microphone
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