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What you need to know as a tutor

Roles and Responsibilities

Commit to one semester of serviceAbsences

At most 3 from scheduled tutoringAt most 1 from monthly meetingsCommunication

If absent, contact teacher beforehand by email (CC to kernodle@elon.edu) and call school day of.

Let carpool members know day before so that other arrangements can be made.

Roles and Responsibilities

Monthly meeting are requiredTalk with your teacher—let them know

how things are going and ask for feedback

Let coordinators know if you are having any problems

Coordinators

In your handbook are our current hoursOur hours are posted on Blackboard and

any changes or updates will be posted there.

If we make changes, we will also post an announcement so you will know there is a change.

Policies/Procedures

Timesheets Paper version Teacher signatures Turn in by deadline (First of each month) Online Version

Getting Paid 15th of the month All paperwork has to be filled out before you will

receive a paycheck Direct deposit

Policies/Procedures

Schedules If changes need to be made to schedules,

please do it through Anna Lisa or Kristin.You are responsible for communicating Elon’s

breaks to your teacher, as well as being informed of your class’s schedule.

CarpoolsHelp out with gas moneyBe on time (to leave for school and from

school)

School Sites

MaterialsTeachers should provide work If you want to work out your own lessons, clear

with teachers first. You are expected to provide materials for these lessons unless teachers offer materials.

Teacher CommunicationLet your teacher know if you’re having

problems, ask for suggestions, give them feedback for your sessions.

In School Expectations

Sign in at school office Name Tags Appropriate dress Respectful attitude Positive attitude REMEMBER! You are there to encourage

these students to achieve in math and reading skills. Everything you do in the classroom should reflect this goal.

School logistics

School ClosingsLook at provided schedule for regularly

scheduled closings If the weather seems bad, check radio or tv

listings for area closings. Asking for help

Your teacher Kristin and Anna LisaSchool literacy facilitators

Tutor Contract

Because we desire commitment from you as tutors, we have a document outlining the policies and procedures. We would like you to read over the information and sign this as your work contract with us.

Name Tags, Schedules, Carpool

At this time, we will hand out your name tags, schedules, and carpools (if applicable) to you. Please remember to wear your name tag to each tutoring session.

We will also e-mail a copy of the schedule and carpool information, as well as put it on Blackboard.