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VIRTUAL: EnCorps STEMx Math Tutor
ORGANIZATION: EnCorps STEM Teachers Program
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Make a difference in a student's life by joining EnCorps' STEMx Tutors program to virtually tutor math to middle school students who are under-performing in Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1.
As a volunteer math tutor, you will prepare students for the rigor of high school mathematics and establish the foundational knowledge needed to pursue a college education that prepares students for a career in an increasingly technical world.
EnCorps STEMx Tutors make a significant difference in a student's relationship with math: 84% of students who take part in the program increased their math scores in the 2022-23 academic year!
Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes
Time Commitment: The STEMx Tutors program is designed for busy professionals like you. As a STEMx Tutor you commit to tutoring one hour, twice a week. You choose the 1:1 or 2:1 student to tutor ratio. As a 1:1 tutor, you will determine the day and time of your virtual tutoring sessions with your student. In turn, the 2:1 tutoring sessions take place for one hour, twice a week between 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. PST. They ask that you commit to tutoring for a minimum of one semester with the option to renew. Many of their tutors have been in the program for three years.
Required Skills/Experience: EnCorps STEMx Tutors must meet the following requirements:
Have a bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (does not have to be in a STEM field) and have at least 1 year of hands-on STEM industry work experience or have an advanced degree in a STEM field
Junior or senior in a college-accredited STEM bachelor's program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Hold a professional certificate in a STEM field and have at least 1 year of hands-on STEM work experience
A current or former credentialed math teacher
All candidates must also be eligible to work in the US and currently live in the US
Training: EnCorps provides its volunteer tutors with training and support. Your dedicated Program Coordinator will provide you access to our Google Classroom where you will find a plethora of resources, invite you to online seminars and offer the option to join our annual Learning Summit where you can network with other tutors as well as STEM professional who are exploring STEM teaching through the EnCorps STEM Teachers program.
Getting Started: Fill out the application to become a STEMx Tutor.
About the EnCorps STEM Teachers Program
The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program is an organization of STEM professionals providing high quality education to close achievement gaps for students in low income communities.
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About EnCorps STEM Teachers Program
Location:
608 Meyer Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90278, US
Mission Statement
WE ARE STEM PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION TO CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS FOR STUDENTS IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES
Description
Founded in 2007, EnCorps Inc. is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit with operations in California as well the greater Denver, Colorado and New York City areas. EnCorps connects highly effective STEM educators with public school students to counter the systemic injustice preventing children in under-resourced communities from accessing a high-quality STEM education. The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program(r) recruits, selects and supports STEM professionals and experts in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields as well as individuals who possess an advanced STEM degree to transition to teaching as an innovative, long-term solution to the STEM teacher shortage and to counter the alarming lack of math proficiency of middle and high school students nationwide. The EnCorps STEMx Tutors Program matches middle school students, currently under-performing in math, with volunteer STEM professionals, subject-matter experts and STEM college students to increase math skills and confidence prior to students entering high school.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
August 30, 2024
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training