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MARIN COUNTY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
2015-2016
Tutoring Essentials for Volunteers
I. OUR SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS
II. YOUR SCHOOL SITE /CLASSROOMS
III. COMMUNICATING WITH TEACHERS AND STAFF
IV. EXPECTATIONS
V. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
VI. TUTORING BASICS
Today’s Focus
Who We Serve:
Pre-K through 12 One –to- One support Classroom Assistance Afterschool Programs Community Programs
English Language Learners
Free and Reduced Lunch Limited Parent Support Recent Immigrants Lower Test
Scores/Program Improvement
Students In Priority Schools
Dixie Elementary
Kentfield Elementary
Larkspur-Corte Madera
Lincoln Elementary
Marin County Office of Education
Mill Valley Elementary
Novato Unified
Reed Union Elementary
Ross Elementary
Ross Valley Elementary
San Rafael City Elementary
San Rafael City High
Sausalito Marin City
Shoreline Unified
Tamalpais Union High
English Language Learners by District
Significant differences in the
populations of students in the districts across
Marin
Demographics
Overview
Demographics
Overview
Very small percentage of foreign born
students: 7.6% in Marin
Orienting to Your School and Classroom
School Site Procedures
o Nametago School Site Logo Record keepingo Vacations/Absence
Get to know your school (Volunteer Coordinator)
o Classroom visito School Touro Map (Library, Gym, etc)
o Communication (Email) o Safety/Emergency
Procedures
LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
MANDATED REPORTING
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
**VOLUNTEER CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT**
Volunteer Expectations
Tutoring Basics
There are many ways to approach any tutoring situation---often different students will require different methods, and what works one time for one student may not work another time or for another student. There is no single ‘right way’ to help a student learn.
Give yourself permission to make mistakes; try a variety of approaches. View the tutoring process as a learning experience for yourself as well as your student.
The Power of Relationship
“Kids don’t learn from people they
don’t like.”
-Rita Pierson
http://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion
Volunteering 101
What the teacher should expect from a volunteer
Flexibility***Punctuality/DependabilityPatienceProfessional manner Sense of humor Initiative***Discretion and confidentialityA positive, supportive attitudeSensitivity to student’s needsRespect of the teacher’s authoritySensitivity to teacher’s time constraints
What a volunteer should expect from the teacher
Clear communicationRespectPatienceCooperative attitudeExplanation of specific expectations Occasional report on student progressAppropriate assignment of tasksClassroom managementMaterials needed for assigned tasks Constructive criticism or correction
Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
Learning Styles
AUDITORY LEARNERS: Learn Best by hearing or listening
When Working with an auditory learner, try talking, reading, offering verbal explanations; they may also respond well to music, poetry and rhyme.
VISUAL LEARNERS: Learn best by seeing and observing
When helping a visual learner, be sure to provide pictures, charts, or videos. Visual learners generally appreciate written instructions and graphic organizers; they may
express themselves through art, writing or doodling.
TACTILE /KINESTHETIC LEARNERS: Learn best by doing and touching
Try using real life objects and manipulatives (models, globes, cubes, etc.) Tactile learners remember by what they do, rather than what they see or hear. Allow students
to get up, move, and perform activities as much as possible.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Skills measured by CELDT
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Reading
Reading
Continue to have HIGH expectations, even if they are English Language Learners
Vocabulary
Relating background knowledge
Make personal connections
Modeling /Think out loud
Finding the main idea, important
facts, and supporting details
Summarize
What is Common Core?
Brief Description
Why Reading is even MORE critical
Critical Thinking
Online Options for MCSV Volunteers
Marin County School Volunteers Website
www.mcsv.org