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GU 4 LA Tutor

The Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) is looking for highly motivated Oxy students to serve as Tutor-Mentor for the GEAR UP 4 LA program located at Virgil Middle School, Sal Castro Middle School, and Young Oak Kim Academy.

OVERVIEW:

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) 4 LA is a federally funded
program that works with youth in the Belmont and Kennedy Zones of Choice to significantly increase student
success in middle and high school and persistence in college. As a partner to GEAR UP 4 LA, Occidental
College provides support for program goals by providing tutor-mentors for the cohort schools and hosting
GU4LA students and families on campus several times a year.

TUTORING GOALS/MISSION:

The model for the Tutor-Mentor program consists of support for students academically and socially. The goal
is to improve college readiness and to provide students with positive role models. Tutor-mentors are placed
in academic classes to support at-risk 7th and 8th graders. The NPP Tutor-Mentor will help increase literacy/
language Arts and math skills of students so they perform above proficiently level for their respective grade
level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Each tutor-mentor will work as part of a GEAR UP school team and is responsible for working with staff,
teachers and students to provide support. Tutor-mentors are expected to work directly with the GU students
during the regular class period. Tutor-mentors will be supervised by the Director of the Neighborhood
Partnership Program and will collaborate directly with the staff at each partner school.

Tutor-mentors must commit to work at least one semester and are encouraged to stay longer if possible.
Consistent, ongoing support is necessary for the students and teachers with whom we work. All tutor-mentors
are expected to honor the term of their commitment. Tutor-mentors will be required to attend THREE mandatory
training sessions (dates below). Tutor-Mentors will be evaluated on a regular basis by NPP staff and onsite
program staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to Tutor-Mentor students in classroom setting and/or one on one
• Knowledge and competence in the subject matter
• Flexibility and an ability to work under pressure
• Maturity, respect for youth, and an ability to listen with patience
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance their knowledge in assigned middle school courses.
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Interact effectively with a diversity of individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Follow program procedures and complete all necessary paperwork

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing direct service to middle school -aged students.
• Sensitivity to the needs of at-risk students.
• Understanding of College Admission and Financial Aid process.
• Bilingual Spanish skills.
• Valid driver’s license and current Occidental College Designated Driver Status.

WORK SCHEDULE :

Virgil Middle School

Monday & Wednesday		Tuesday & Thursday		Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.		7:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. ,7:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
12:45 p.m.- 3:45 p.m.				Closed

Young Oak Kim Academy

Monday & Wednesday		Tuesday & Thursday		Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.		Closed		Closed
Closed				Closed

Sal Castro Middle School

Monday & Wednesday		Tuesday & Thursday
7:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.		Closed
11:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.		Closed

PAY RATE: $8.50-$9.50 per hour

Mandatory training dates

 February 2, 2013, &  April 20, 2013