Volunteer app2 - Tutoring Chicago

Volunteer Tutor Application 2023-2024

Tutoring Chicago is a free one-to-one tutoring program for students in grades 1-10.

During the 2023-2024 school year, Tutoring Chicago will offer both in-person and digital tutoring options to our tutors/students. Within this application you will have an opportunity to tell us more about your needs and preferences. Our staff will do our best to accommodate these preferences but in some cases we may not be able to accommodate all preferences due to limited capacity.

Have you been a volunteer tutor with Tutoring Chicago in the past?

YesNo

Who was your Program manager during the 2022-2023 program year?

How many years have you volunteered with Tutoring Chicago?

Tell us about yourself!

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old

please use an email you check regularly

Phone Number

Gender Identity

Pronoun

Self described gender:

Race/Ethnicity

Asian/Asian AmericanBlack or African American Hispanic/LatinxWhiteOther Choose any/all that apply

Do you speak Spanish?

Note: Some of our students need help with homework in Spanish or have parents who speak only Spanish.

If yes, do you feel comfortable communicating with your student’s parent 100% in Spanish and/or reading a student’s homework that is entirely written in Spanish and supporting them with completing it?

Highest level of education

Employer/Company

If enrolled as a student, name the institution, if you are retired, write “retired”

Job Title

If you are enrolled as a student, type “STUDENT”, if you are retired, write “retired”

Street Address

Tutoring Chicago may occasionally need to mail you items. Please be sure to include an up to date address with apt/unit # if applicable

Apt/Unit #

City

State

Postal Code

How did you originally hear about Tutoring Chicago?

Name of tutor/staff

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name	Emergency Contact Phone Number
Relationship to you

Where/when would you like to volunteer?

Program

Tutoring Chicago has four programs.

The SMART program for 1st through 5th graders focuses on five areas of student achievement: Social Emotional Learning, Mathematics, Accountability, Reading, and Technology. Within the context of building trusting relationships with our volunteers, students focus on homework review, executive functioning skills, and developmental experiences that combine learning and reflection. SMART tutoring is offered both in person and digitally Monday through Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm at our in-person locations and digitally via Zoom.

The Literacy Intensive Tutoring (LIT) program for 1st through 5th graders provides literacy intervention for individual students. The program is designed for struggling readers as determined by assessments and parent/teacher feedback to help students effectively close the literacy gap and reach their full potential. Students receive one-to-one, customized reading intervention each week with high quality resources and learning tools, including leveled readers, phonics development, sight word recognition, reading novels to develop comprehension, and creative writing. LIT tutoring is offered both in person and digitally Monday through Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm at our in-person locations and digitally via Zoom.

The Middle School Tutoring (MST) program serves 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. The curriculum focuses on an array of learning needs, preparing students for a transition into high school and continued success in their educational experiences. The curriculum emphasizes social emotional learning, executive functioning skills, academic coursework across the four core subjects (English, Math, Social Studies, & Science), and high school readiness, including test prep and career exploration. MST is offered both in person and digitally Monday through Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm at our in-person locations and digitally via Zoom.

The High School Tutoring (HST) program provides 9th-10th grade students with one-to-one tutoring and mentoring in areas essential for success in secondary education. The curriculum covers executive functioning, organizational skills, and preparation for beyond high school. This includes support for academic course success, taking advantage of high school resources, reflection surrounding college and/or career readiness, as well as overall self-management and social awareness skills. High School tutoring is offered both in person and digitally Monday through Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm at our in-person locations and digitally via Zoom.

In order to participate as a tutor in the High School program, volunteers should be prepared to assist students in the following areas:

Basic academic support (with resources that can be provided by Tutoring Chicago) for subject specific reading/writing, pre-algebra or algebra, and outreach to subject area teachers
Mentoring and leadership advice that is professional, related to both academic and personal goals (athletics, college/careers, extracurricular activities, etc.)
Assessing needs and directing students to support systems (such as high school counselors, teachers, etc.)
Organization and time management strategies.

I have read and understand the basic details of Tutoring Chicago’s programs:

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Within the following section you will have an opportunity to tell us more about your needs and preferences. Our staff will do our best to accommodate these preferences but in some cases we may not be able to accommodate all preferences due to limited capacity.

What grade levels do you prefer?

1st-3rd4th-5th6th-8th9th-10th

What is your preferred tutoring method?

Digitally via Zoom (All programs)In person at St Vincent dePaul Center (2145 N Halsted St) – Near NorthIn person at The Salvation Army Community Center (1 N Ogden Ave) – West LoopIn person at Hyde Park/Washington Park (5410 S State St) – Southside
*Tuesday and Wednesday ONLY*In person at Pilsen (2157 W 19th St) – Lower West Side
*Tuesday and Wednesday ONLY*In person at Humboldt Park (1214 N Washtenaw Ave) – Near Northwest

Which program do you prefer?

SMART (1st-5th grade)LIT *tutoring focused on Literacy* (1st-5th grade)Middle School (6th-8th grade)High School (9th-10th grade)if you have a strong preference, please pick one only.

Check all tutoring nights that you can attend/accommodate on a weekly basis (one night a week is the minimum requirement)

MondayTuesdayWednesday

Flexibility is encouraged where possible.

Are you interested in working with the same student you worked with last year?

YesNo

Name of Student

Of the following preferences, which is the most important to you:

Being matched with my student from 2022-2023My preferred tutoring method indicated above (in-person vs. digital)My preferred tutoring night(s) indicated above

General Questions

Please describe any experience you have working with students in grade 1-10?

Do you have experience working with children with special needs (students with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, autism, etc.) and/or helping students academically with accommodations?

YesNo

Are you comfortable tutoring a student with special needs?

YesNoUnsure

If yes, please describe your experience, including any expertise you have in the area of supporting students with learning differences.

Tutors are expected to have the hardware and internet connection needed to tutor digitally – this includes a computer, functional webcam along with reliable internet while working with their student. To ensure effective tutoring, tutors are not allowed to tutor through their mobile device.

I agree to have the necessary equipment prior to the start of tutoring

I cannot accommodate this requirement prior to the start of tutoring

Please explain why you would like to volunteer as a tutor:

Releases

Digital and In-Person Permission

I understand that Tutoring Chicago is offering both in-person and digital tutoring options during the 2023-2024 school year. I understand that Tutoring Chicago will do its best to accommodate my method, night, and student preferences but may not be able to in all cases. I understand that I will be expected to connect with my student on time – either digitally via Zoom or in person at my assigned location, working on academic enrichment once a week.

I recognize that Tutoring Chicago will provide a schedule, guidance, resources, and best practices for these sessions. I understand that it is my responsibility as a volunteer tutor to communicate with my student’s parent/guardian to facilitate any digital contact between myself and my student.

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Volunteer Attendance

Consistency and reliability are key to a successful tutoring experience. Excessive absences and/or a deteriorating commitment on the part of tutors can impact a child in a manner adverse to the goals and mission of Tutoring Chicago. As a volunteer tutor, I understand that I am responsible for notifying the parent/guardian of the student and the program manager in the case of an absence. I understand that a consistent pattern of absences may result in my dismissal from the program.

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Volunteer Training

I understand that I must complete a mandatory orientation before being assigned to a student. I understand that in addition to this initial orientation, I am required to complete a minimum amount of training modules before I begin tutoring my student and that periodically I will be asked to complete additional training modules as instructed by Tutoring Chicago staff.

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Contact Information

Tutoring Chicago uses tutors’ email addresses and phone numbers to send weekly reminders, monthly newsletters, and other program announcements. Active tutors are expected to remain subscribed to emails and read the content. Tutoring Chicago shares tutors’ email addresses with parents and teachers, as requested, to help create a dialogue and support the students. We do not share your information with any other groups unless specifically related to tutoring (e.g. tutors in your classroom or partner tutors).

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Health and Safety

I agree to comply with any health and safety policies and procedures put in place by Tutoring Chicago or our partner facilities. I understand that Tutoring Chicago will make these policies known and available in the Tutor Handbook and in ongoing communication updates that will be sent to me. I understand that Tutoring Chicago will continue to monitor and assess safety risks and follow the guidance of our in-person facilities as well as local health officials.

I agree to inform my program manager if I am not feeling well and refrain from in-person tutoring. I agree to follow all local protocols related to social distancing and quarantine should I test positive for Covid-19 or any other illness.

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Media Release

I permit Tutoring Chicago to use any photographs, video footage, or media statements that feature me when taken or created in connection with the program for any type of branding, publicity, or fundraising without requiring further approval. I understand that Tutoring Chicago may publicize my first name and initial of my last name, but will not include my full last name or any other identifying information without advanced approval.

I understand and agree to the media releaseI understand and DO NOT agree to the media release

Background Check

I hereby give TUTORING CHICAGO my consent to review criminal or public records for any record of arrest or conviction concerning offenses that may impact my eligibility to volunteer. I understand that all tutors must complete and submit a background check form on an annual basis. Note: New tutors will be sent a request to submit a background check for Tutoring Chicago via Sterling Volunteers after completing orientation.

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Off-site Contact

Tutoring Chicago neither encourages nor endorses independent contact and activities between students and tutors that are in-person and off-site. If parents/guardians wish for their student to meet with you outside of the boundaries of Tutoring Chicago, both parties may agree and consent to doing so, but this arrangement is strictly between the parent/guardian and tutor.

If such relationships and/or activities are to take place independent of a tutoring session, Tutoring Chicago is not responsible for accidents and/or incidents arising from such events.

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Tutor Handbook Volunteer tutors agree to review the Tutor Handbook prior to the start of each program year. I agree to adhere to all policies and procedures within this handbook. I understand that Tutoring Chicago updates this handbook on an annual basis.

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Claims

In consideration of being permitted to participate, I do hereby waive and release TUTORING CHICAGO and all affiliates, directors, employees, and volunteers from any and all claims of injuries, including death, property damage or loss, which may occur on account of participation in the program, including field trips and special events.

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Commitment

I am willing to volunteer at TUTORING CHICAGO for the duration of the 2023-2024 school year. I agree to tutoring my student one night per week (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday) from 6:00-7:30pm using my agreed upon method. I am able to make this commitment to the child I am matched with. In the event that I am unable to continue volunteering, I will notify a Tutoring Chicago staff member as soon as possible.

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Privacy

Tutoring Chicago’s privacy policy can be viewed here . I understand and agree to Tutoring Chicago’s privacy policy.

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Reference
Please list one professional reference

Full Name

Relationship

** You must attend an orientation before you are matched with a student. Orientations are scheduled to begin in early August. You will be directed to schedule an orientation after submitting this application. Thank you for applying to become a volunteer tutor!

Contact Information

Volunteer Tutor Application 2023-2024

Tell us about yourself!

Where/when would you like to volunteer?

General Questions

Releases

Thank you to our Champion partners

Tutoring Chicago is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is a registered non-profit organization in Illinois.

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