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Call for Tutors- Summer 2012

The Watson School of Education seeks 35 UNCW students to tutor rising 7th and 8th graders from Columbus County as part of a four week enrichment program to take place on the campus of UNCW. Tutors will be expected to participate in an orientation, foster positive relationships with individual students, and create and deliver engaging literacy lesson plans based on individual students’ interests and needs.  Priority will be given to students who have been accepted into the Watson School of Education and/or have experience working with middle school students.  WSE students in Middle Grades, Elementary Education, and Special Education are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will receive a $250 stipend credited to your UNCW student account. Lunch with your tutee at Wagoner Hall will be included at no charge.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Attend an orientation on Tuesday, June 26th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
  • Plan and teach eight tutoring sessions every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of July, beginning July 3rd from 1:00 to 2:30.
  • Join your tutee for lunch before each tutoring session from 12:00-12:45.
  • Attend the program finale celebration in Columbus County on Thursday, July 26th.

To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to Somer Lewis (lewiss@uncw.edu), WSE Teacher-In-Residence, by Friday, June 1st.   A brief interview and background check will be required. Reimbursement for students needing background checks will be added to your tutoring stipend and credited to your UNCW student account.


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