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Homework Help Tutors - Burnsville Library
ORGANIZATION: Dakota County
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7 people are interested
General Description
Homework Help Tutors is a great program for students to get the extra help they need to succeed in school and you can help. Tutors work one-on-one with students in grades K-12, assisting with homework assignments in any subject. Workshops are open-house style and allow students to come in at a designated time and place to receive assistance with their homework.
Location
Burnhaven Library
1101 W County Road 42
Burnsville, MN 55337
Dates/Times
Classes are scheduled to run October 7, 2019 - May 7, 2020.
- Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Mentor students with questions about their homework assignments in any subject.
- Connect them with library staff when library resources are needed.
- Build healthy relationships and trust with students who visit the library.
- Communicate with parents or caregivers when asked about student’s activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma.
- Must satisfactorily complete an interview and criminal background check process.
- Must provide own transportation to and from the library.
Desired skills
- Comfort interacting with students of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience working with English Language Learners is an asset.
- Patience, flexibility, and willingness to use creative methods to help students learn.
- Strong English and writing skills
- Comfort with mathematics up to the 8 th grade level.
Minimum Time Commitment
Tutors are encouraged to volunteer 2 hours per week during the school year and commit to a minimum of 6 months.
Required Training
Tutors will receive training from the MN Literacy Council and a site orientation from library staff.
Training Date and Time
Thursday, October 3
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Burnhaven Library, Burnsville - Large Meeting Room
Contact Information
Sadiq Ahmed
Youth Program & Outreach Coordinator
Dakota County Library
1340 Wescott Rd, Eagan, MN 55123
651-450-2942
Sadiq.Ahmed@co.dakota.mn.us
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Location:
1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033, US
Mission Statement
Building stronger communities through empowered volunteers.
Description
Looking to lend a hand? We'd be happy to have you! Our volunteer opportunities run the gamut. Enhance the environment, influence struggling youth, encourage lifelong learning and so much more. The time you commit is in your control. Dive into a daylong event, volunteer in a monthslong program or help us out for years to come. No matter what you choose, you'll be building a better community. So go ahead, pick you passion and start feeling food about giving back.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Burnhaven Library1101 W County Road 42Burnsville, MN 55337
DATE POSTED
October 12, 2021
SKILLS
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Classes are scheduled to run October 7, 2019 - May 7, 2020. Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.