Manual
Click on audio icon6Our MissionTo change the lives of
disadvantaged youth through academic tutoring, positive mentoring
relationships and spiritual nurture. More than 20 yearsWork with
children who are below the poverty and literacy lines. Serve more
than 700 children each year
Click on audio icon2 Has afternoon and evening sites It works
higher levels of reading improvement than non-Whiz Kids peers. Is a
faith based, one-on-one tutoring program Has over 40 sites that
meet once a week for 1 hours (Mon-Thurs) Meets Sept - April, with
vacation and breaks. About 24 weeks.
Click on audio icon3Site Structure Team ApproachCoordinatorClub
LeaderLiaison TeacherField Director
Click on audio icon4Typical SessionDrive with another tutor to
the students home (near site) to pick them up and bring to the
site. 1 hour tutoring hour Club Snack*, Star of the Week, music,
Gospel message.Drive home A great time to connect!
Click on audio icon5Club Permission SlipSeparation of state and
churchBrought BY YOU, to your students home the first night of
tutoring.Parents must sign the permission slip. Tutors sign and
return to the site coordinator.
Click on audio icon7Section 1Yellow Information SheetGuidelines
when no one is homeStaff Contact numbers
Click on audio icon8Calendar
Breaks: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring BreakSpecial Events:
Slam DunkTips for TutorsWhiz Kids RodeoColfax 5K (fundraiser)Your
Site Coordinator will communicate to you upcoming events and any
differences in the calendar.
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Honor your weekly school year commitment Notify your student,
their parent & the Coordinator if you are not able to attend a
tutoring sessionTake charge of your students behavior during
tutoring, Club, and snack time. Always tutor in an area with other
adults and leave the door open.Tutor Guidelines
Click on audio icon10Tutor ResponsibilitiesDrive with your
partner when picking up or taking your student home. Students
always need to be seat-belted in the BACKSEAT. Kids under 8 years
of age need a booster seat.
Seek assistance from Liaison Teacher or Coordinator when
needed.Come prepared with your bag, manual, activities and a plan
for your time. Be sure to include 20 minutes of reading.
Click on audio icon11Tutor TipsRemember that praise will go a
long way with your student!
Whenever possible, give your student choices, i.e., Would you
like to read first or do homework?Show kind firmness instead of
nagging or threats I know you want to get up and move around. Well
do that after 20 minutes of reading.12Tutor TipsConsistency is an
important element to connecting with your student.
You are a tutor and a mentor.Be a listening friend that cares
and is interested. 13Inclement WeatherSchool districts close
schoolsStudents are sent home early because of snow. There is an
accident alert where you tutor.Your coordinator cancels
tutoring.You dont feel safe driving.**
** In this case, please be sure to call your student and
coordinator. Tutoring may be canceled if:14
Safety PolicyFor the safety and protection of both tutor and
student. Common sense behavior centered around what is legal, safe,
appropriate and above suspicion.
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Section 2 Getting Started
Click on audio icon16Section 3 Academic Guidelines Reading, Word
Building andWritingMathGames, Free Choice, Worksheets, HomeworkHow
to Use Your Tutoring Hour
Click on audio icon17A Word About HomeworkThe work is too hard
for him/her to do alone.The classroom teacher has assigned work to
be done at Whiz Kids.The learning is interactive and enriching.Help
student with homework when:
Click on audio icon18Sample TemplateHaving even a mental plan
helps guide your time, allows you to prepare any materials
beforehand and will help you be more effective.Week One:All About
Us Page
Reading: Check out books at site, assess student reading
level
Math: Play Bean Math (assess level)Do place value game Section 5
pg. 4Week TwoWord Building: PEANUTS
Reading: Read and start reading log from Section 4. (Use
comprehension strategies from Sec. 4)
Math: Subtraction War
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Click on audio icon20Section 4
Reading With Your Student
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21Selecting a BookAfter the child chooses a book, have the
student read a page or two.If the text is too difficult use any of
the following options:Paired reading Read the book to the
studentChoose an easier level book
Click on audio icon22Paired ReadingSit side by side with your
studentBegin reading aloud togetherMove your finger along under the
words as you both readAs the student gains confidence, turn your
voice off and let him read as long as he is comfortable
Click on audio icon23Making predictionsQuestioning Clarify
(Words and Ideas)SummarizingMaking connectionsMaking
inferencesVocabularyReading Comprehension
Click on audio icon24Word Building Demonstration
Click on audio icon25 Section 5
Use 1/3 of the hour on Math related activitiesBean Math Fact
TrianglesCommon Card GamesOther activities in Section 5
Click on this audio icon 1stClick this one 2ndMath Games
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Application, background check.Placement letter and map to your
site will be mailed to you.Your Coordinator will call to welcome
and give you details regarding your student, and assign you a
driving partner. Call students guardian to let them know you are
coming.Start tutoring!Whats Next
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Middle School programFour locations Many tutors continue with
their student through middle school
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