16121 Joy Road Detroit MI 48228 313-846-6942 Fax: 313-846-4044
VOLUNTEER: ACADEMIC ASSISTANT
Agency Information
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Department: Education
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Maximum Positions Available: 5
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Contact: Jerry Springs, Volunteer & Internship Director
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Recommended Student Major: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Criminal Justice and Counseling
Internship Hours
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15-20 hours per week
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Minimum of 3 hours per day, Maximum 6 hours per day, Minimum 3 days per week, Maximum 5 days per week
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Available Times: 9 am-4pm Monday-Friday
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Work-Study Hourly Rate:$10.00
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Position Approval |
Senior Corps |
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| School | Work-Study | Internship for Credit | AmeriCorps | VISTA | SC-RSVP | SC-FGP |
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UM-Ann Arbor |
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YES |
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| UM-Dearborn | YES | |||||
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Wayne State University |
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| Eastern Michigan University | ||||||
| UD-Mercy University | ||||||
| Henry Ford Community College | ||||||
| Schoolcraft Community College | ||||||
| Wayne County Community College | ||||||
| Davenport Business School | ||||||
Job Duties: This position is a combination of the Literacy Tutor, the Math Tutor and the Academic Tutor Volunteer.
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Provide reading and math literacy training to the boys in order to improve their reading, writing and comprehension skills. Tutoring may be provided for 1 to 4 boys per semester.
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Provide one-to-one tutoring in reading, writing and comprehension
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Assess reading levels on a periodic basis
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Issue a monthly progress report to the Education Director
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Coordinate a special activity celebrating reading level jumps
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Provide one-to-one tutoring in basic mathematics and math comprehension.
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Assess mathematical skill levels on a periodic basis.
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Issue a monthly progress report to the Education Director.
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Coordinate a special activity celebrating progress in math advancement levels.
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Provide mathematics training to the boys in order to improve their academic skills to successfully complete testing requirements for GED.
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Academic Tutoring in Social Studies
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Academic Tutoring in English and Literature
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Academic Tutoring in Science
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Academic Tutoring in Mathematics
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Academic Tutoring in Language Art Skills
Agency Goal: To increase the literacy rate among the boys at St. Peter’s Home for Boys
Agency Training: Required attendance at the Volunteer Orientation Meeting.
Agency Support: Provide instructional materials, supplies and any required equipment.
Agency Requirements: All staff & volunteers are required to have negative TB test results, criminal background check and clearance from the DHS (Department of Human Services) Abuse and Neglect Registry.
Qualifications: Ability to teach others how to read and write. Reading level of 12th grade.