Tompkins Learning Partners, Inc.

Tutor

Who Can Be a Tutor?

Individuals who have an interest in helping other adults reach educational goals and who are willing to participate in on-going training.
High School graduates who are 18 years of age or older

What Training Time Is Required?

Where Do Tutors Meet With Students?

Tutor Job Description

Be available for tutoring for at least one year.
Work with a student to establish and maintain specific short-term and long-term goals.
Meet with a small group or with individual students a minimum of 2 hours per week.
Attend on-going training while matched with students or a group.
Report cancellation of meeting to student and TLP office.
For each meeting, sign in and out (and remind students to do the same) in the sign-in book at the TLP office.
Keep TLP informed of progress by submitting monthly report forms by the 5th of the next month.
Each month, sign up on a room assignment sheet.

Office help opportunities include:

Language facilitators, working with tutors as a language resource. We have particular need for fluent speakers of Arabic, Burmese, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish.
Greeter/caller, make up to 10 telephone calls a month; may be done from home.
Library helper; schedule flexible.
Help prepare bulk mailings.

Computer help opportunities include:

Computer skill instructors, using common software programs, such as Word and Excel, and basic Internet and email. PC experience preferred.
Computer lab coverage/assistance, working a two hour schedule once a week.