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50 people are interested
Volunteer tutor (San Jose)
ORGANIZATION: Opening Doors Foundation
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50 people are interested
Tutor Volunteer (Anytime Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm)
Summary
We are looking for volunteer tutors who will foster and help develop the inner city high school student’s intellectual and social growth. Tutors will help students with homework assigned by their high school teachers and will be on campus. Tutors may help special education students with basic topics like simple addition and multiplication. For those who are looking for more of a challenge, they may also help with topics spanning the entire range of the high school curriculum such as Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, English, and History. Tutors will work under the supervision of the high school teacher in charge.
Responsibilities
Be flexible with student’s specific needs
Make sure students understand the concepts of the homework assignment as well as help them get the work done
Be patient
Cooperate with administration staff
Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations
Build long term relationship with the students being helped
Be on time and respect your commitment
Be respectful to the students and teachers
Requirements
Have a genuine interest in helping the underserved
Must be proficient with high school topics or know how to find the answers to the homework problems online or through textbooks
Patience and professionalism
Strong communication
Reliable transportation to inner city San Jose
Must fill out school forms to volunteer (will be provided)
A entire semester commitment: 2 hours a week
If interested, please email support@openingdoorsfoundation.org:
send resume and write a few sentences on why you want to be a volunteer tutor with us
More opportunities with Opening Doors Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Opening Doors Foundation
Location:
555 Dana Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, US
Mission Statement
We believe in making an impact in the world.
The students that we help often face tremendous personal challenges of dealing with discrimination from others resulting in low self esteem, economic challenges of not being able to afford educational help, and difficulties achieving their potential.
Though no fault of their own, many of these students often struggle to complete high school. The environment is not supportive. Parents struggle to provide support and peers can have a negative impact. Our goal is to improve their lives by tutoring them, providing guidance and a supportive environment. We will provide afterschool activities that will help them spend their time in a more productive manner, and ultimately provide a healthy lifestyle through companionship among fellow students and physical activities.
We are uniquely qualified in that we can relate to these kids. We are a group of young professionals who grew up in the area and understand the challenges that they face. We are in a position to show them that they are not restricted to specific life choices and can make something of their lives.
If you share our passion and background, feel free to email at support@openingdoorsfoundation.org.
Description
We are a nonprofit started by a stanford clinical researcher, a berkeley neuroscientist, a linkedin engineer, a Beverly Hills health firm HR coordinator to give back to those who are less fortunate. We currently have 2 branches, one in San Jose and one in Los Angeles that offerings free, high quality, in class tutoring to students.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
555 Dana AvenueSan Jose, CA 95126
DATE POSTED
January 31, 2016
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Mental Health
- Physical Education
- General Education
- Healthcare
- Counseling / Mental Health
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours a week