Welcome to VolunTutorsFL

This is optional. All tutoring will take place in public locations.

Yes. Summer options for tutoring are available depending on tutor availability and scheduling. 

IF your current tutor is unavailable, we will find you a fill-in for the summer, that way come fall, you can choose which tutor you would like to continue our services with. 

We believe that no two children are alike, especially when it comes to siblings or relatives. Every child needs to have their own form filled out, as we do ask questions including learning styles which are common to differentiate between children. Each child will always receive one-on-one tutoring in order to minimize distraction and maintain a growth mindset. Feel free to email us at: VolunTutorsFL@gmail.com or click on the "Contact Us" page and type a response there.

Students and VolunTutors meet strictly in public spaces. Depending on location, I will email you with where you will meet for tutoring sessions. These places include but are not limited to schools after hours, libraries, public/neighborhood parks, and coffee shops.

Shortly after completing the student sign-up form, I will email you and share the name of your tutor, where you will meet, and a phone number you can contact that tutor on to discuss meeting times. IF you are not comfortable with that tutor at any time, please be sure to email me (preferably with an explanation, in case further action needs to be taken on my part) and we will take steps from there.

They last approximately one hour, but may differ depending on tutor, student, parent, or scheduling in general. 

We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and productive tutoring environment for all participants. 

• A student displays repeated emotional dysregulation (e.g., frequent yelling, leaving sessions abruptly)
• A student demonstrates frustration that significantly interferes with participation
• A student is repeatedly off task (e.g., using personal technology instead of engaging in tutoring

 In these situations, we will communicate with a parent or guardian to problem-solve and determine next steps.

Technology Use: The use of technology is approved when utilized for the current lesson or tutoring session (e.g., Schoology)

For the safety of all participants, students may not be eligible for services if they:

• Engage in destructive behavior
• Exhibit behavior involving personal harm or threats toward self or others
• Present safety concerns that cannot be reasonably supported within a volunteer tutoring model
• Have been removed from the program through our progressive disciple process
• Require language support beyond what our volunteer tutors are able to provide

Tutoring sessions are currently conducted in English. At this time, our volunteer tutors may not be equipped to provide primary instruction in additional languages. If a student requires instruction in another language, we may not be able to fully meet those needs at this time. 

As the program grows, we hope to expand our capacity to better support multilingual learners. 

To ensure a positive and safe learning environment for everyone, we use a progressive support system if expectations are not met:

 Step 1: Verbal or Written Warning

The student receives a reminder of program expectations and an opportunity to correct the behavior.

Step 2: Probationary Period

If concerns continue, the student will be placed on a one-month probationary period with expectations clearly outlined.

Step 3: Removal From Program

If behavior does not improve, the student may be removed from tutoring services and become ineligible to serve as a tutor.  

The following is required to join the program as a tutor:

-Minimum 3.0 Unweighted GPA (A/B’s in each core class)

-Minimum One Teacher Recommendation in a Core Subject

- A Couple Sentences explaining why you would like to join the program, your successes/accomplishments, and anything you have done (volunteer work, programs, examples of ways you have openly helped others, etc.) that would make you a good fit. 

-Clean Disciplinary Record

-Good Attitude 

You are on probation from tutoring until your grades return to the 3.0 unweighted GPA. If we notice constant fluctuation in your school grades, we will take further steps to decide whether you can remain a member.

VolunTutors are required to keep their phones on silent during all tutoring sessions and are prohibited from using their phones at all during the service (excluding emergency situations), this includes the use of AI to answer a question. However, exceptions include the one listed below.

IF a tutor does not understand/remember a question or how to solve a problem, they may -quickly- look it up on how to solve the particular question. It is important for tutors to look at the steps before the answer to better explain it to the student. IF a tutor does not understand a certain subject, we will take measures including switching them around to younger grades or a different subject entirely to make sure the student is getting the most possible from their tutoring experience.

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