TUTORING

·                    Mission:  To provide skills in reading (fluency, word recognition and comprehension) and basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) plus a desire to learn

·                    Hours:  Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 PM

·                    One-on-One Tutoring by volunteers, including many educators

·                    Group Tutoring – 3 to 5 students per group and led by paid staff

·                    Students are between the ages of 5 and 13 years and attend schools designated as needing improvement

·                    Program is certified as Supplemental Education Services (SES) provider

·                    Pre-, Mid-, and Post-Year testing to determine student’s academic needs and progress

·                    Student Learning Plan is approved by both school and parent, and Family Coordinators work with parents to provide healthy home environment

·                    Daily snack is provided

·                    Tutoring by computer, homework room, and transportation from school to home are also provided

·                    Character development including Christian values and beliefs, self-esteem, healthy decision-making,  and respect

Contact:

Howard Spencer, Tutoring Volunteer Coordinator

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Lori Theus, Project Director

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Rev. Sharon Garfield, Executive Director

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Grace United Community Ministries

801 Benton Boulevard, Kansas City, MO  64124

(816) 231-5745                www.graceunitedkc.org