MARIN COUNTY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS Tutoring Essentials for Volunteers

I. OUR SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS II. YOUR SCHOOL SITE /CLASSROOMS III. COMMUNICATING WITH TEACHERS AND STAFF IV. EXPECTATIONS V. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING VI. TUTORING BASICS Today’s Focus

Who We Serve:  Pre-K through 12  One –to- One support  Classroom Assistance  Afterschool Programs  Community Programs  Pre-K through 12  One –to- One support  Classroom Assistance  Afterschool Programs  Community Programs  English Language Learners  Free and Reduced Lunch  Limited Parent Support  Recent Immigrants  Lower Test Scores/Program Improvement  English Language Learners  Free and Reduced Lunch  Limited Parent Support  Recent Immigrants  Lower Test Scores/Program Improvement Students In Priority Schools

English Language Learners by District Significant differences in the populations of students in the districts across Marin

Demographics Overview

Demographics Overview Very small percentage of foreign born students: 7.6% in Marin

Orienting to Your School and Classroom School Site Procedures o Nametag o School Site Log o Record keeping o Vacations/Absence School Site Procedures o Nametag o School Site Log o Record keeping o Vacations/Absence Get to know your school (Volunteer Coordinator) o Classroom visit o School Tour o Map (Library, Gym, etc) o Communication ( ) o Safety/Emergency Procedures Get to know your school (Volunteer Coordinator) o Classroom visit o School Tour o Map (Library, Gym, etc) o Communication ( ) o Safety/Emergency Procedures

LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS MANDATED REPORTING BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS **VOLUNTEER CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT** Volunteer Expectations

Tutoring Basics There are many ways to approach any tutoring situation---often different students will require different methods, and what works one time for one student may not work another time or for another student. There is no single ‘right way’ to help a student learn. Give yourself permission to make mistakes; try a variety of approaches. View the tutoring process as a learning experience for yourself as well as your student.

The Power of Relationship “Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.” -Rita Pierson _champion

Volunteering 101 What the teacher should expect from a volunteer Flexibility*** Punctuality/Dependability Patience Professional manner Sense of humor Initiative*** Discretion and confidentiality A positive, supportive attitude Sensitivity to student’s needs Respect of the teacher’s authority Sensitivity to teacher’s time constraints What a volunteer should expect from the teacher Clear communication Respect Patience Cooperative attitude Explanation of specific expectations Occasional report on student progress Appropriate assignment of tasks Classroom management Materials needed for assigned tasks Constructive criticism or correction

Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset

Learning Styles AUDITORY LEARNERS: Learn Best by hearing or listening When Working with an auditory learner, try talking, reading, offering verbal explanations; they may also respond well to music, poetry and rhyme. VISUAL LEARNERS: Learn best by seeing and observing When helping a visual learner, be sure to provide pictures, charts, or videos. Visual learners generally appreciate written instructions and graphic organizers; they may express themselves through art, writing or doodling. TACTILE /KINESTHETIC LEARNERS: Learn best by doing and touching Try using real life objects and manipulatives (models, globes, cubes, etc.) Tactile learners remember by what they do, rather than what they see or hear. Allow students to get up, move, and perform activities as much as possible. AUDITORY LEARNERS: Learn Best by hearing or listening When Working with an auditory learner, try talking, reading, offering verbal explanations; they may also respond well to music, poetry and rhyme. VISUAL LEARNERS: Learn best by seeing and observing When helping a visual learner, be sure to provide pictures, charts, or videos. Visual learners generally appreciate written instructions and graphic organizers; they may express themselves through art, writing or doodling. TACTILE /KINESTHETIC LEARNERS: Learn best by doing and touching Try using real life objects and manipulatives (models, globes, cubes, etc.) Tactile learners remember by what they do, rather than what they see or hear. Allow students to get up, move, and perform activities as much as possible.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS Skills measured by CELDT Listening Speaking Writing Reading

Continue to have HIGH expectations, even if they are English Language Learners  Vocabulary  Relating background knowledge Make personal connections  Modeling /Think out loud  Finding the main idea, important facts, and supporting details  Summarize

What is Common Core?  Brief Description  Why Reading is even MORE critical  Critical Thinking  Brief Description  Why Reading is even MORE critical  Critical Thinking

Online Options for MCSV Volunteers Marin County School Volunteers Website