Works as an independent consultant and reports to UACC Director and Oversight Group. Will also coordinate the video recording of all sixteen hours of the tutor training. The training model will be provided for several tutoring programs within the thirteen partnering schools and the five partnering college and universities. For example, Spelman College student presently offer tutoring to 20 students on Saturdays for 2 hours at Boyd Elementary School. Fifteen volunteering staff at Conley Hills provide tutoring to students on Saturday mornings.
Most tutors work with one child solely.
Based on preliminary data, approximately 625 students will be reached, the average number of contact hours per child per week is two, the average number of 'tours per week served per tutor is four, and most student are selected based on teacher recommendations and test scores. The model is based on a current model tested and utilized by America Reads volunteers and conducted by the City Wide Readers Coordinators throughout metropolitan Atlanta. Yet, portions of the training will be modified based on the comments and needs of existing tutors. Their best practices will also be incorporated into the training and featured in the 30-minute video.