We believe that this will prove to be extremely rewarding to both the seniors and the children. We Are seeking volunteers, interns, and FWS students to serve as reading tutors for our 50 students, who are in grades first through third. Our program presents an excellent opportunity for those interested in gaining first hand experience in education, social services, and non-profit work. The Learning Center at Hamilton Square provides multisensory tutoring for those students who are experiencing difficulty learning in the regular classroom. Our tutors are trained by certified teachers in methods which provide various modalities with which to improve the students learning.
Heavy emphasis is on phonological awareness and sound-symbol identification.
Sessions are one hour per day twice a week and take place in the Learning Center. In Camden, tutors work in The LEAP Academy, a charter school in the heart of the city. FWSP tutors assist in the classroom. In Newark, where we have two sites, FWSP tutors provide help to students in an after-school program and in a school setting. To date, the majority of children served have been predominantly in the pre-K through third grade age groups.