[Englmajors] ] FamiyWorks Tutor needed!

[Melissa Wensel]

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Subject: [community_opportunities] FamiyWorks Tutor needed!
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:30:41 -0700
From: Carlson Center <leader at u.washington.edu>
To: community_opportunities at u.washington.edu
References: <49E38DF1.2070702 at u.washington.edu>

FamilyWorks Tutor
   Family Works
   In this position, a student will tutor a FamilyWorks student and will
engage in the following activities/roles/tasks:

       * Help individual students (grades 1st – 5th) with homework or
         other fun learning activities
       * Motivate the student to improve study skills, life skills,
         self-esteem and goal attainment
       * Make learning exciting, relevant, and fun
       * Commit to a regular tutoring session schedule
       * Possibly assist with other related duties.

   We strive for (and most weeks succeed in) a 1:1 tutor:student ratio,
   and we are lucky to have the use of the gorgeous local Boys & Girls
   Club space, giving you the ability to make a significant impact on a
   child’s life!

   For this position, a student should possess the following skills

       * Desire to work with elementary-aged children.
       * Willingness to commit to tutoring once or twice a week, as
         well as to assist with Family Works programming as needed
         (based on schedule availability) for an extended period of
         time (minimum one academic quarter, ideally the full school
         year).
       * Basic knowledge of reading, writing and math skills.
       * Ability to build positive relationships with and promote
         self-confidence in children.
       * Effective communication skills.

   FamilyWorks, a food bank and family center, nourishes and
   strengthens individuals and families by connecting people with
   support, resources, and community. We believe in being guided by
   family support principles in all levels of the organization,
   including promoting families as a resource, delivering programs
   which build upon families’ strengths, and developing relationships
   based on equality and respect. Dependability, flexibility, and
   patience. We hope students will gain self-esteem, positive
   discipline, and tutoring in specific subjects, based on their needs.

   Background Check: Washington State Law requires that FamilyWorks
   secure a criminal history background check on all prospective
   employees and volunteers. Boys’ and Girls’ Club also requires a
   separate background check.

supervisor
   Lauren Berkowitz
   laurenb at familyworksseattle.org <mailto:laurenb at familyworksseattle.org>
   (206) 576-6534 location
   Boys and Girls Club
   1310 N. 45th St
   Seattle, Washington 98103 driving directions

   It's just up the street from UW!

   Take 45th St West over I-5, past the little Wallingford Library, and
   you will see the Boys & Girls Club on your right. Street parking is
   available all around the center; follow street signs about time
   length for parking.

bus directions

    From UW: take the 44 towards Ballard. This bus goes right past the
   Club! Get off at Stone Way and walk back East on 45th to the Club.

    From downtown: Take the 16 towards the Northgate Transit Center,
   and get off at 45th and Stone Way. Walk East on 45th to the Club.

   For other routes, please see the Metro Transit Website
   (http://transit.metrokc.gov/) <http://transit.metrokc.gov/%29> or
   contact Lauren for help.

times
# Monday, Wednesday from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
time notes

   We would love it if the tutors can commit to both Monday and
   Wednesday, but only one day per week is required by the organization.

restrictions
   One Quarter, preferably longer.

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