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Classroom Assistant: Help refugee youth at Kent Meridian High School
ORGANIZATION: Communities of Rooted Brilliance
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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61 people are interested
CRB’s Kent Youth Program targets newly arrived refugee and ELL youth who are in need of additional academic support outside of the classroom. Students participate in a variety of academic and enrichment activities weekly on Tuesdays from 2:30-4:30 and Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:30 PM, to increase their knowledge on college and career readiness, receive individualized homework help, develop soft skills such as team-work, and increase their reading and writing skills.
POSITION SUMMARY: CRB is seeking volunteer Classroom Tutors to provide individualized or small group tutoring services to high school aged refugee and ELL youth at Kent Meridian High School in Kent, WA. In addition to providing homework support, Classroom Tutors assist students as they participate in academic activities to improve their reading and writing skills and increase their knowledge of college and career readiness.
BENEFITS: Gain valuable experience working with refugee and immigrant youth. Professional development and training opportunities. Gain experience working in a fun and enriching after school environment. Earn Service Learning Credits.
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About Communities of Rooted Brilliance
Location:
1265 S. Main Street, Suite 309, Seattle, WA 98144, US
Mission Statement
Communities of Rooted Brilliance (CRB) partners with newcomer communities and helps them thrive through educational opportunities and social support services, while also honoring their traditional customs..
Description
We began in 2009, then known as the Coalition for Refugees from Burma. Our work at that time centered around helping refugees from Burma survive the trauma of resettlement from a jungle war zone or detention camp to an extremely dissimilar urban culture.
Over time, we found that our work was deeply needed within many newcomer communities, so our mission adapted and we changed our name to Communities of Rooted Brilliance to better reflect our partnerships.
CRB helps newcomer communities heal, grow, and thrive through our early learning, youth engagement, and family support programs. Our work is centered around three foundational concepts.
- The families we serve are partners in our work, and we continually seek out their knowledge and wisdom on the services we offer.
- Our programs are always education-based because we believe that education is the way to a healthier and happier future.
- We honor and recognize that dedicated leadership exists within each community, and we partner with these leaders to serve their communities in culturally responsive ways.
Since 2009, we have proudly partnered with about 500 South King County residents annually. Today, we continue to provide programming to engage the whole family, from pre-kindergarten to adulthood.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Kent Meridian High School10020 SE 256th StKent, WA 98030
DATE POSTED
January 1, 2020
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Literacy / Reading
- Mathematics
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6-month commitment, 1 or 2 sessions per week