In order to complete the application process you must: I. Turn in the 3 white forms to the Center for Experiential Education (C 1066). 1. America reads/America Counts Application (White). 2. Volunteer Connection Application (White) - the Volunteer Connection serves the Bloomington Public School District by recruiting and training all of its volunteers. Normandale has partnered with the Volunteer Connection in its Reads/Counts initiative. 3. Background Check (White) - Please make sure to fill it out in its entirety. You will also be contacted via email to submit your information for the background check. II. Give the Volunteer Reference Form (Orange) to a Professional reference ( i.e. professor or employer), which they will return to the program coordinator in the envelope provided. It MUST be a Professional Reference; do not have relatives, friends, neighbors or coworkers fill out the Volunteer Reference Form. III. Sign up for an interview with the America Reads/Counts Coordinator when you drop off your completed application at the Center for Experiential Education (C1066). Job Description America Reads/America Counts is a tutoring program in which Normandale students work within the Bloomington public school districts to help elementary and middle school children improve their math and reading skills. The position comes with many rewards, offering each tutor a chance to make a difference in a child’s life, gain valuable skills, and build their resume. While previous tutoring experience is helpful, it is not require to apply. The program seeks applicants with the desire to help a child succeed and the energy and time it takes to make this commitment. We do our best to work around your schedule when we place you with a child. As a tutor you will: • Work with children one-on-one or in small groups. • Work with one of 15 elementary or middle schools in the Bloomington area. • Attend an orientation and training prior to tutoring. • Attend scheduled reflections that will assist you in the tutoring process. The Application Process Job Description Application Deadline: September 12, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.
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In order to complete the application process you must:
I. Turn in the 3 white forms to the Center for Experiential Education (C 1066).
1. America reads/America Counts Application (White).
2. Volunteer Connection Application (White) - the Volunteer Connection serves the
Bloomington Public School District by recruiting and training all of its volunteers.
Normandale has partnered with the Volunteer Connection in its Reads/Counts initiative.
3. Background Check (White) - Please make sure to fill it out in its entirety. You will also be
contacted via email to submit your information for the background check.
II. Give the Volunteer Reference Form (Orange) to a Professional reference ( i.e. professor or
employer), which they will return to the program coordinator in the envelope provided. It MUST be
a Professional Reference; do not have relatives, friends, neighbors or coworkers fill out the
Volunteer Reference Form.
III. Sign up for an interview with the America Reads/Counts Coordinator when you drop off your
completed application at the Center for Experiential Education (C1066).
Job Description
America Reads/America Counts is a tutoring program in which Normandale students work within the
Bloomington public school districts to help elementary and middle school children improve
their math and reading skills. The position comes with many rewards, offering each tutor a chance to make a
difference in a child’s life, gain valuable skills, and build their resume. While previous tutoring experience is
helpful, it is not require to apply. The program seeks applicants with the desire to help a child succeed and the
energy and time it takes to make this commitment. We do our best to work around your schedule when we place
you with a child. As a tutor you will:
• Work with children one-on-one or in small groups.
• Work with one of 15 elementary or middle schools in the Bloomington area.
• Attend an orientation and training prior to tutoring.
• Attend scheduled reflections that will assist you in the tutoring process.
The Application Process
Job Description
Application Deadline: September 12, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.
Tutor Training Sessions
Getting prepared to tutor is an important aspect of the America Reads/America Counts program.
You are required to attend a Reads or Counts training session at Normandale before you begin tutoring.
You will choose a training date during your program orientation.
The dates for the America Reads training sessions are as follows:
• Monday, September 30th, 2:00-5:00 pm
• Thursday, October 3rd, 9:00-12:00pm
The date for the America Counts Training session is:
• Wednesday, October 2nd, 2:00-5:00pm
• Tuesday, October 1st, 9:00-12:00pm
Reflections
As a part of the program you will meet for reflection sessions once a month with a group of tutors to
reflect upon your tutoring experience and continue your training. These are informal sessions led by the
Program Coordinator and student leaders; they are FUN! You must attend both reflection sessions; we give
a wide variety of dates to work with your schedule.
The dates for reflection sessions are as follows:
Reflection Session I Reflection Session II
Monday, October 28th 9:00-10:00 Monday, December 2nd 9:00-10:00
Tuesday, October 29th 11:00-12:00 Tuesday, December 3rd 11:00-12:00
Wednesday, October 30th 2:00-3:00 Wednesday, December 4th 2:00-3:00
You will commit to two reflection dates from two different sessions during the training.
Tutoring
Most tutors volunteer between 2-6 hours per week. Your hours will depend on the teacher requests as well
as on your availability. Your tutoring sessions will be worked around your schedule, however we ask that
you set aside at-least 2 one-hour openings each week for tutoring. You will not be expected to tutor during
Normandale Finals Week, Bloomington Public Schools Spring Break, or any other days during which the
Bloomington Public Schools are not in session. You WILL be expected to tutor on days when Normandale
is not in session, but the Bloomington schools are (with the exception of Normandale Winter Break and
Normandale Spring Break).
If you qualify for work-study, you can be paid for participating in America Reads and America
Counts.
Please fill out all the fields below. Print clearly.
Date: _____ /______ /______
Name: Gender: Male Female First Last Full Middle (if any)
Home Phone: (_____) _____________________ Cell Phone: (_____) _____________________ Tech ID number: Email Address that you use most often: Mailing Address: Street Address Apartment Number
City State Zip Code
I am interested in tutoring for: America Reads America Counts Either
Are you eligible for state or federal work-study funds? Yes No
Please note that you are not required to be eligible for work-study funds in order to be considered for the program and to serve as an America Reads or America Counts tutor.
Are you interested in tutoring position to complete the Service-Learning option for a class?
Yes No
If “Yes” please specify the teacher, class and section:
Teacher:____ ________
Class:__ ____ Section:_ __
Application continued on back
Please return completed application to room C1066
Please describe any past tutoring experiences, indicate whether they were positive or negative experiences and what you learned or gained from it. Specify if you tutored during high school or college, the length of time you tutored and the age of the tutees. What skills do you have that would make you an effective tutor? What training or specific classes have you had that would prepare you for an America Reads or America Counts tutoring position? Why are you interested in this experience?
Volunteer Reference Form Date: ________________
To: Dan Lojovich
9700 France Ave S
Bloomington, MN, 55431.
The individual named below has applied to do volunteer work at the Bloomington Schools and
has given your name as a reference. We would appreciate your candid evaluation of the
applicant on each of the following items in order to help us determine his/her suitability for the
position. A prompt response from you will be appreciated; you will find a self-addressed
envelope enclosed. Thank you for your assistance. All information will be considered
