Volunteer: Virtual Tutors Needed for U.S. History, ELA, Writing, SAT/ACT Prep

Founded in 2014, Atlanta Growing Leadership Of Women (GLOW) is a faith-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves young women and girls, ages 14-25, from underserved communities. We want to see more girls grow up with the vision and motivation to change the pattern of poverty for themselves and future generations. Therefore, trough our mentoring and life skills programs, Atlanta GLOW models and teaches the social-emotional, leadership and life skills they need to successfully transition to adulthood and become thriving, active members of society.

Atlanta GLOW tutors will be responsible for leading up to 5 hours of weekly one-on-one or small group lessons that cater to the unique needs and goals of participating youth to assist and encourage youth in meeting high school or GED testing and/or graduation requirements, reach their academic goals and reduce the risk of truancy and/or dropout. Subject preferences include Math (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Economics), Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography), History, English Language Arts (Writing), SAT/ACT Prep, and Foreign Languages (Spanish, French, German).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Review student classroom or curricula topics and assignments. Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other

academic tasks.

Demonstrate academic competence in the subject area(s) and work with students to help

them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom.

Contribute to student learning, growth and advancement. Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice. Facilitate problem-solving with a curious mind and critical thinking skills. Accommodate the needs of students with learning disorders, intellectual and/or

developmental disabilities.

Collaborate effectively with parents and educators to increase student performance. Recognize the different learning styles and student preferences. Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’

Diverse Cultures, Language Skills, And Experiences.

Use active listening strategies to allow student to determine content and pace of tutoring. Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources as needed.

Qualifications And Competencies

U.S. based volunteers can only be accepted at this time Proven work experience as a Tutor or similar role. Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable and cooperative with a sense of humor. Familiarity with and knowledge of different learning styles. Familiarity with high school and GED graduation requirements. Ability to take supervision and correction constructively. Experience working with students with learning disorders, intellectual and/or

developmental disabilities.

High school diploma or equivalent preferredMust be able to complete a background check

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