Are you a college student looking to fulfill hourly requirements to volunteer in a school?

Are you a local community member with expertise to share?

Do you like to tutor students?

Become an Academic Support Intern!

As an Academic Support Intern (ASI), you are making a commitment to:

• Support two IB/Honors classrooms twice a week, and also assist teacher with after-school tutoring as needed.
• Assist students one-on-one, in small groups, or large groups in achieving their learning targets.
• Communicate frequently with your teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
• Be familiar with students’ textbooks, materials, and assignments.
• Determine from classroom participation and from conferring with teachers the concepts that need to be taught or emphasized.
• Facilitate brainstorming, study, and review sessions.
• Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for all students to follow.
• Act in a professional manner: dress business casual, show up on time, and maintain a professional attitude in the classroom.
• Attend all relevant trainings.

Hours:

6 hours, 20/41 weeks (one semester or year-long commitment).

For more information on becoming an Academic Support Intern, please contact Julie McLeod at julie.mcleod@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612.290.3021

While we do accept volunteers for all subject areas, candidates with a strong math or science background are highly encouraged.