NOTE: Remember, I do not set up tutoring. I simply provide you with ways to access opportunities. It is your responsibility to follow through and complete the required 50 hours.
Please go to http://education.illinois.edu/tutoring/schools to find Champaign Middle and High School information such as applications for tutoring along with other very important information.
Steps toward setting up tutoring in Champaign:
1) Figure out where you want to tutor: Go to www.champaignschools.org and click on schools. Remember that only those intending to teach in foreign languages can look at the elementary school options. Everyone else should only look into either the middle schools or high schools for tutoring opportunities.
*Remember to start thinking like a teacher here. Think about places where you will enjoy the tutoring as well as have an experience that can stretch you professionally. Also think about your transportation abilities and limitations when you select a school.
2) Criminal Background Check: You have to fill out the attached criminal background check form. You will need to sign it and mail it to:
Mellon Building
703 S. New
Champaign, IL 61820
(Note: Any student who had a background check for Champaign last year does not need to complete another one this year.)
3) Volunteer application: You need to fill out the attached volunteer application and submit it via email to the school coordinator where you will be volunteering. The list of Champaign coordinators is in the third attachment.
4) Attend a volunteer training: Lauren Smith, the Champaign High Schools Tutoring Coordinator, will be holding volunteer training. You must attend one of the volunteer trainings for UIUC students. The times below are for the Champaign high schools, Centennial and Central. The middle schools have not yet set up tutoring training yet.
Centennial or Central High School Tutoring Orientation:
These trainings are held in Room 242 in the College of Education Building here on campus on:
Wednesday, September 12, 7:45 – 8:45 p.m.
or
Tuesday, September 25, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m
If you plan to volunteer at a high school in Champaign, you should email Lauren at smithla@champaignschools.org and let her know which session you will attend. If you plan to tutor at a Champaign middle school, you need to attend an orientation at the selected school and will need to contact the individual coordinators to find out the dates and times for those.
Edison Middle School Tutoring Orientation:
Held in Edison’s School Library on 306 W. Green Street
If it is past the orientation dates, you can contact Lynnette Dodds at doddsly@champaignschools.org for more information.
Wednesday, September 19th at 4 – 5pm
or
Thursday, September 20th at 4 – 5pm
You can also set up a one-on-one meeting if you can’t make the orientation. Just contact Lynnette Dodds.
Franklin Middle School Tutoring Orientation:
Held at the library at Franklin Middle School at 817 N. Harris, Champaign
If it is past the orientation dates, you can contact Katherine Thomas-Stagg at thomaska@champaignschools or more information.
Thursday, September 6th at 11 – 11:30
or
Monday, September 17th at 9:30 – 10:15
You can also set up a one-on-one meeting if you can’t make the orientation. Just contact Katherine Thomas-Stagg.
Jefferson Middle School Tutoring Information:
Held at the stage at Jefferson Middle School at 1115 S. Crescent Dr., Champaign
If it is past the orientation dates, you can contact Fred Mastny at mastnyfr@champaignschools.org for more information.
Thursday, September 13th at 4:15 – 4:45
or
Friday, September 14th at 4:15 – 4:45
If you still have questions about tutoring for Champaign Unit #4, contact Lauren Smith at smithla@champaignschools.org or contact Lila Moore at lfmoore@illinois.edu or 217-333-4687.