Mission:The Riverside Educational Center provides structured tutoring and diverse extra-curricular activities in the after school hours for academically and financially qualifying K-12th grade students in order to improve academic achievement and foster positive social and emotional development in a safe and supportive environment.

 Contact Information:Program Coordinator: Steve Langley, 462-2901, langley@rec4kids.com

Elementary Manager: Deb Haley, deb@rec4kids.com

Co-Executive Director/Volunteer Coordinator: Joy Hudak, 589-5039, joy@rec4kids.com    Website: www.rec4kids.com

 

* Please be here 4:10* Check-in (name tag and sign-in)

* Check board to see where you are matched *Make all efforts to match students/volunteers

appropriately * Take time to read through students folders

and items in baskets

* Please no cell phone use during tutoring

* Shared space- respect DIA’s stuff

* If need to miss… PLEASE make contact

Arrival4:10-4:20

START Identify which table your students are at Review folders and items in basket Pick out 1-2 “Just Right” books for students

Goal ***Take time, discuss, and enjoy.*** Only complete what time allows.

Welcome4:20-4:30

Welcome your student; engage students in conversations about their day

HomeworkAs much time as needed

HOMEWORK Check backpack for homework and spelling words Use “Spanish Connection” person in your room Double check homework for accuracy and ask staff for help if

needed

Remaining time Monday• Read• Math

Tuesday• Math• Read

Wednesday• Writing• Reading• Math

Instructions: 

READ A to Z Reading book and Just Right books Focus on Comprehension using the “Comprehension Questions” in folder

  MATH Flash cards Math Games  Writing Journal in student folders

Tutor Logs5:30-5:35

COMPLETE Tutor Log Entry Name of game played in the tutor log entry

Riverside Educational Center- Daily Lesson Plan

Student stuck on a word*Stay relaxed. Ask the child to think about what would make sense in the sentence. What would sound right and/or look right.

Alternatives to “sound it out”*Wait 3-5 seconds*Point to the picture*Tap the start of the sentence and say “try that again.” Sometimes going back and rereading helps the child keep the meaning in their head.*Say the first part of the word and think what would make sense.

Picking the right book *Star system*Easier books are better than harder

Paired Reading*Sit side by side with your student and begin reading aloud together*Move your finger along under the words as you both read.*If the student gains confidence, turn your voice off and let him read as long as he is comfortable.

Comprehension*See comprehension questions in the folder*Take your time. Relax and enjoy the engagement.

Do’s and Don’ts• Make the experience a pleasant one. Be positive.• Make sure the book is well matched to the student’s

ability.• Do not let a student struggle with a book that is too

difficult.• Praise good performance, but not over the top.

Math Tutoring Suggestions• Give the student time to process the question and strategies of getting to an answer.

•DO NOT GIVE THE STUDENT THE ANSWER.

•Ask them how their teacher explained it.

•Make sure you are using “Investigations thinking” to solve the problem.

•Do not use traditional algorithm methods unless that is the homework.

•Utilize the Investigations books in the room if having difficulty or ask staff for assistance.

Writing• Blank journals in folders and writing prompts in baskets.

PBS (Positive Behavior Support)Emergency Procedures

Volunteer Tutor Job Description*Provide academic assistance to students through daily lesson plan. *Complete the tutor log at each session. *Attend periodic training sessions.*Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying. Also to develop self-confidence and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work. *Serve as a role model for REC students. *Communicate on a regular basis with the REC Staff regarding academic and/or personal needs of students and suggestions to improve the programming.

Volunteer Code of Ethics *To attend and complete the General Training before I begin tutoring and strive to improve my skills each week of tutoring. *To arrive on time and be consistent in attendance. I will notify a staff member in advance if I cannot attend a tutoring session.*To communicate with REC staff in regards to any challenges and/or experiences as a tutor.*To remember my role model status at all times.*To support and encourage Positive Behavior with students. *To immediately report to the Program Coordinator any suspicions a student is being abused or neglected. *To use appropriate touching and expressions of affection with students (handshakes, one arm hugs, and high-fives, pats on shoulder/upper back. No lifting or carrying students). *To always be in view of another adult when with a student. *To keep my relationship with any student to REC activities only. Volunteers will not socialize, associate, or provide services (such as babysitting, etc.) for children outside of REC. There will be no exceptions unless first approved by the Director of the Riverside Educational Center. _____To not use, possess, or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs during the

hours of the REC program. _____ 

Thank you!!