America Counts and Reads Tutor Application

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION!

Did you know you are taking the first step to join a community of thousands of student tutors serving in K-5 schools across the nation?

That's right!

America Counts and Reads is a federally funded tutoring program through the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center at Central Michigan University. We recruit, hire and train CMU students to serve as paid reading and math tutors in elementary school classrooms in the Mt. Pleasant community. Tutors work alongside teachers to help grade school students who have been identified as needing a little extra help with literacy and numeracy.

Tutoring takes place in person during the classroom’s regular reading/math time. What tutors do varies from classroom to classroom, but generally: for math, tutors act as a general classroom assistant, answering questions as needed and leading small group activities. All tutors must go through training and complete a successful background check and confidentiality (FERPA) form before interacting with students.

Prospective tutors are expected to offer at least 1 hour of availability during regular public school hours (8am - 3pm) and should be prepared to work up to 4 hours per week, although this may vary. It is key that potential tutors have a relatively open Friday schedule. Since tutoring positions through ACR are paid positions, both professionalism and reliability from the tutors are required.

If you are not work-study eligible, call the office of Financial Aid & Scholarships (989-774-3674) or Student Employment Services (989-774-3881) to see what you can do to become work-study eligible.

Thank you for your interest in serving with America Counts & Reads!

**Please account 15-20 minutes to fully complete the tutor application**

Name (First and Last):

Pronouns (what does this mean?)

School Address:

Permanent Address:

Phone Number:

Date of Birth (month/date/year):

CMICH E-Mail Address:

Student ID Number:

Year in College:

Anticipated Graduation Date:

Major/Minor:

GPA:

Are you Work Study Eligible?

This information is available on your Centrallink page under "Financial Aid Status". For more information, please see: https://www.cmich.edu/fas/hr/ses/Pages/What%20is%20Work%20Study%20and%20GSA.aspx

If eligible for work study, what is the amount of your award?

This information is available on your Centrallink page under "Financial Aid Status".

How did you hear about the program, and why do you want to serve as a tutor?

What experience do you have working with children? What is the most significant thing learned through these experiences?

How would this program help you develop as a student and aspiring professional?

Tutor reliability is critical for helping students grow from the program. Can you commit to working consistent Fridays between the school hours of 8am-3pm?

Yes

What is your availability to work Fridays this semester?

Are you willing to partner with more than one teacher?

Yes

Our partnered school is not within walking distance from the University. Do you have access to a car?

Yes

Required

The ACR tutoring position lends itself to more flexibility with scheduled hours than other on/off-campus work positions. You may not reach your scheduled hours per week based on K-5 school calendars. Teachers may not need your assistance during school assemblies, testing days, class parties, etc. CMU's spring break and our partnered schools' spring breaks do not line up. This means there will be a week in late March with no tutoring when we have classes, and during our spring break, there are still tutoring opportunities.

Please check the box to acknowledge you understand this.

If selected for the position, there is a required new tutor training on Friday, Oct. 4th, (Location: TBD). Could you attend?

Yes

Resume

Please attach a document including your professional resume.