 Who
should apply to be a tutor?
Community members who are interested in spending
a couple hours a week working with 3rd or 4th grade
students by reinforcing classroom instruction, providing
encouragement, and helping increase student self esteem.
How much time is required to be a tutor?
Most tutors commit to spending two hours a week tutoring
plus time to prepare before the lesson and time to
put away materials and make notes after the lesson. View
a sample tutoring schedule.
Do I need previous experience as a teacher or a tutor?
No previous tutoring experience is needed; our tutors
are trained by Boise District teachers. Tutors receive
three hours of training and a tutor manual before they
begin their work with students.
 Training includes:
- an overview of Project Tutor
- discussion about the purpose and goals of the
program
- how to use the Project Tutor materials
- a lesson plan template for each tutoring session
- written and verbal “tutoring” tips
- how to conduct a tutoring session
- different ways to present tutoring material
- ways to effectively work with students
How can I become to be a reading or math tutor?
All tutors are required to complete an application
and a background check before they begin tutoring.
The background check is for the protection of the student,
the tutor, and the school. All background check information
remains confidential and handled only by district personnel.
How is the success of this program evaluated?
- The effectiveness of this program is evaluated
by:
- Pre and post tutor surveys
- Student pre and post-surveys
- Tutor journals
- Tutor and teacher observation
- Liaison and coordinator feedback
- Compare the tutee academic test scores with similar
students who did not receive tutoring services
Project Tutor Kit Materials
 The
materials for Project Tutor are based on research and
developed by Boise District school teachers. A reading
specialist developed the reading kit and materials;
and a Title I teacher designed the math kit and it's
materials.
- Third Grade Reading Kits
- Weekly lesson includes:
- A book for the student and for each student
- 1 comprehension game
- Supplies for activities
- Fourth Grade Math Kits
- Weekly lessons include:
- Practice on math facts
- A math problem solving activity
- A math computational activity
- Manipulatives for all activities
If you have questions please contact Dr. Ruth Calnon
at 854-4161 or email
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