Tutors of the Month – October 2017
Region 2 – South LA: David Salazar – My first experience in tutoring for School On Wheels was when I met Issa who taught me how important it is to …
From a Tutor to a Mentor
Sunny and Katy at her high school graduation, and Katy with her Presidential Service Award Katy Michaelis met Sunny in 2012 when she was in 8th grade. In December 2015, …
Tutors of the Month – February 2017
Region 1 – East LA: Diane Lopez – Wanting to do something in the field of education, I would have never thought about tutoring homeless children. Sometimes people forget that homelessness …
November 2015 Newsletter
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have …
September 2015 Newsletter
Sometimes I get very angry, sometimes sad, sometimes despairing as I think of all the homeless children we see every day. One in every 30 children in the U.S. experiences …
Tutoring Solutions: Advice and Tips to Suit your Student’s Needs #2
This workshop served as a question and answer session for tutors seeking assistance in helping their student. We shared ideas, strategies, methods and accommodations for students in varying grades and …
Tools for Success: Lesson Planning and Session Management
Getting and keeping a student’s attention is a critical factor in maintaining a successful session. This workshop discusses the timing, structure and content that maximizes attention and learning. Sample lessons, …