Q: What changes if any, have you noticed in
your student’s progress, self-esteem, behavior,
etc. (positive or negative) that might be attributed
to the volunteer’s work with her/him?
“The
volunteer seemed more confident as her visits progressed.”
-Childs Elementary
“More
academic progress. Other students liked having a volunteer
in the room helping them..”
-Rogers Elementary
“She
has improved a lot this year. She only asks for tutoring
now when she has a specific assignment.”
-BHSN
“Her
oral reading has improved. She’s made some progress
with reading comprehension and language structure.”
-Fairview Elementary
“His
English has improved considerably. I also notice an
increase in self-confidence. He’s very proud
of his friendship with his tutor.”
-Batchelor Middle School
“He
is holding himself more accountable for his quality
of work. I think this is partly due to the tutor’s
academic support.”
-Templeton
“It
was helpful to have a volunteer to reinforce activities
in the classroom one on one with the student. I noticed
positive turns in my student’s participation
and self-esteem.”
-Childs Elementary
Q:
Comments, examples, observations?
“Worked with student in any manner requested
to. Very reliable.”
-Rogers Elementary
“The
one-to-one work with the student was very helpful
to keep her focused.”
-Fairview Elementary
“The tutor was incredible for two semesters—so
easy to work with.”
-Batchelor Middle School
“In
the couple meetings I had with the tutor I could tell
she was very competent and she cares very much about
the student’s progress.”
-Fairview Elementary
Q:
What suggestions could you provide for our program?
“Thanks
for the support!”
-Chiilds Elementary
“None—great
job.”
-Rogers Elementary
“I
wish I had kept a log of the skills the student and
tutor had worked on.”
-Fairview Elementary
“Let
teachers know about your services. I owe your involvement
to our school counselor.”
-Batchelor Middle School
“I
think that a website would be lovely. We could provide
volunteer info, community outreach, multicultural
info for general educators, and a forum to allow ESL
teachers to work collaboratively, etc..”
-Templeton
“When
placing a volunteer in a half day kindergarten setting
time is very limited so make sure that they are committed
to a set block of time weekly.”
-Childs Elementary
Q:
What would be your best advice for new mentors?
“Focus
on a few things which need improvement and build from
there.”
- Rogers Elementary
“Be
prepared to work with very little supervision. I’m
teaching while volunteers are here, so I can’t
stop to give many directions.”
- Batchelor Middle School
“I
like to talk to each volunteer individually. So I
don’t have any general suggestions.”
-Templeton
“Please
make sure that volunteers are able to commit at least
one day a week regularly and then follow through to
make sure that they are coming.”
-Childs Elementary
