Tutoring FAQs

LITERACY
Literacy tutors undergo a short training focused on the structure of the program, conduct
policies with students, and note-taking - there are options for virtual and in person trainings.
This training can take from 30-60 minutes. Optional topic-specific training sessions are
provided throughout the year.

MATH
Tutors must complete three self-guided virtual training sessions. Each session is intended to be
20 minutes of training with a brief quiz at the conclusion of the training session. The training
sessions focus on: 1) the structure of the program; 2) the 8 mathematical practices in action;
and 3) math mastery tracking systems.

LITERACY
Tutors are required to commit to one or two 1-hour sessions per week.

MATH
Tutors are required to commit to a minimum of one 1-hour session per week.

LITERACY

Summer: Literacy tutoring hours during the summer will occur Monday-Friday and Saturdays
and time slots vary due to programming differences in each organization.

School Year: tutoring will occur Monday-Friday between 3-7pm and Saturdays between
10-4pm (again depending on each organization’s programming schedule).

MATH

Summer: Tutoring will take place Monday - Friday (2 pm - 6 pm) at locations still being
confirmed.

School Year: Tutoring will take place Monday - Friday (1 pm - 4 pm) at East Rock School and
additional locations

At this time, we are collecting preferences, however, we cannot promise there will be space within
your availability at your selected organization.

As a tutor, we do ask for consistency when working with the kids. We ask that you select a day and
time that you can attend without too many interruptions. That being said, if you have any changes in
your schedule, please provide at least 2 weeks' notice so that a substitute or replacement can be
found. There is a child behind every hour that needs our help.

This will depend on each organization’s structure, however most programs will be in person.

LITERACY: At New Haven Reads, both in-person and virtual tutoring occurs. The vast majority of our
sessions are in person.

MATH: At New Haven Counts, both in-person and virtual tutoring occurs. The majority of our sessions
are in person

Yes, this is our goal. Consistency builds trust, friendship and momentum in skill development

Please reach out to Fernanda Franco at New Haven Reads fernanda@newhavenreads.org for
questions about literacy tutoring or Ron Coleman at New Haven Counts ron@newhavencounts.org for
questions about math tutoring.

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