So when the middle school began its program a couple years ago, working with students who needed extra help seemed like a natural way for us to fulfill that responsibility. Thus was born the Key Club's Middle School Tutoring Program, an undertaking in which Key Clubbers visit the middle school every Monday and Wednesday to assist students needing help in math, English, and a variety of other subjects. The format of the sessions, according to Key Clubber Funmike Owoso, coordinator of the tutoring program, is informal. The Key Clubbers come prepared with enthusiasm and a true eagerness to help the younger kids who come to us with their questions. Our presence is reassuring to the kids, because they know that if they stumble upon a problem, there is always someone there to help them.
Tutors derive benefits from the program, as well.
They're also building relationships that could help the students become better high school students and better people. On-Line Community Copyright 2001, Kiwanis International. All Rights Reserved.