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Tutoring + Mentoring= Success

PLUS Mentor ProgramPride, Leadership, Upward Mobility and Success

Mobile Collegiate Tutoring and Mentoring

Service

Shundra Cannon, M.Ed. – Regional Consultant Ann Mitchell – Corporate Sponsor, Mentor Program

Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service

• Established in 2006 in Houston, Texas

• Provides one-on-one and small group tutoring

• Contracts with schools and districts in Texas

• Utilizes the TEKS curriculum

• Tutors students in reading, math, science, and writing, grades K-12

• Has a proven track record in increasing student achievement

• Utilizes highly qualified tutors

• Developed mentor program with curriculum

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Tutoring, Mentoring and Best Practices Used by Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service

The following practice strategies based on the research of Gordon and Lauer are used by Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service:

•Tutors are trained on effective instructional strategies.•Diagnostic/developmental templates are used to organize tutoring for each individual student.•Formal and informal assessments are used to guide the tutoring process.•Student progress is tracked by tutors to adjust content /strategies to improve tutoring sessions.•Tutors collaborate closely with students’ classroom teacher to maximize effectiveness.•Tutoring is structured around principles of learning and follow a systematic approach.•Students are tutored by the same tutor for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Gordon, E.E. (2009). 5 Ways to Improve Tutoring Programs. Phi Delta Kappan, 90(6), 440-445.Lauer, P. A., et al., The effectiveness of out-of-school time strategies in assisting low achieving students in reading and mathematics: A research synthesis, Aurora, Co: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.


Tutoring and Mentoring Go Hand in Hand

Teaching a Student Involves More Than Just Explaining Lessons!


Tutoring Component

What

How

When

Where


• Tutor students in grades K-12 in core content areas in the TEKS curriculum

• Prepare students for the STAAR, EOC, and Exit Level TAKS test, grades 3-12

• Develop questionnaire for teachers to identify student academic needs

• Assess students upon entry and exit to determine gains in tutored areas

• Assist students in developing confidence and motivation so they can achieve academic excellence

What Do We Do?


How Do We Do?

• Contract with schools and districts to provide tutoring for students.

• Utilize highly qualified tutors• Provide ongoing professional development• Provide TEKS related materials• Collaborate with campus stakeholders• Provide progress reports• Utilize company coordinator for program monitoring


When Do We Do?

• After school• Classroom pull out sessions• Weekends• Intercession• Summer


Where Do We Do?

• School sites• Library• Community centers• Homes


Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service has an established track record in providing effective tutoring services to some of the following schools and districts:

• Houston Independent School District• North Forest Independent School District• Houston Can Academy – Houston, Texas• Richard Milburn Charter – Houston, Texas• Elyria Public Schools – Elyria, Ohio• Lorain Public Schools – Lorain, Ohio• Southwest City Schools – Grove City, Ohio• Hampton Public Schools – Hampton, Virginia• Richmond Public Schools – Richmond, Virginia

Districts and Schools


2012 Ohio Achievement Test Results 18 Students Tutored by Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service

Math - Grades 5-6Passing Standard 75% or Better

Number Tested – 18

Number of Students Scoring Proficient = 16

Below, 11%

Passed, 89%


2012 Ohio Achievement Test Results 18 Students Tutored by Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service

Reading - Grades 5-6Passing Standard -75% or Better

Number Tested – 18

Number of Students Scoring Proficient = 14

Passing78%

Below22%


STAAR Math Test Results Shadydale Elementary School - 201260 Students Tutored by Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service

North Forest ISD – Houston, Texas

Math Percentage Grade Levels 3 - 5

Number of students = 60

Passed87%

Below13%


Mentoring Component

What

HowWhen

Where


“One can’t get through life’s challenges without a little help and a lot of internal strength. Thus, a mentor is someone who can show that internal strength that each person presumably has.”

Oprah Winfrey


Tools for

Teachers

AcademicAchievement

Empowerm

entMentor Match Self

Management

What Do We Do?


How Do We Do?

Goal Setting – Personal and AcademicSelf-Motivation/Discipline – Loving Myself and Avoiding Conflicts Money Management – Using Your Pennies Wisely (Name Brand vs. Generic)Health Awareness – Healthy Eating, Exercise and FitnessEtiquette/Grooming – Hygiene is Key: Dress for SuccessCommunication – Oral and WrittenLeadership – Leader vs. FollowerCulminating Activity

Provide 1 hour/week for students enrolled in tutoring:

This program can be in conjunction with tutoring or as a stand alone.

One-on-One Mentoring Available


When Do We Do? The mentor program will be implemented one hour/week

with students participating in the tutorial program.

One-on-one mentor for individual students by request.

The program will take place during the school day and/or after school.


Where Do We Do?

The program will take place on campus.


College and Business Mentors

Local Business – Recent College GraduatesFraternitiesSororitiesNational Society of Black EngineersSociety of Hispanic Professional EngineersAthletic Department


Testimonials“Fantastic tutoring and mentoring program. My tutored students at Holt Intermediate met state Ohio Achievement Test standards in reading and math by 90% or better. I highly recommend this company for both programs. The students enjoyed the presentations that were given by mentors coming into the school.”

Linda Kuhn, PrincipalSouthwest City Public Schools

Grove City, Ohio

“Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service provided tutorial services in reading and math for students at Shadydale Elementary when the school was AU. They were instrumental in working with students and staff in increasing accountability from AU to Acceptable to Recognized.”

Angelanet Allen, PrincipalNorth Forest Independent School District

Houston, Texas

“My football players at Hampton University were used as tutors and mentors during the 2011-12 school year. The students enjoyed the experience, increased their skills in reading and math, and looked up to the players. It was indeed an enjoyable experience for the athletes as well.”

Ray Lewis, Hampton University Defensive Head CoachHampton, Virginia


Questions and Answers


Contact Information

Donald Lewis – Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service Email: [email protected] Website: [email protected] Phone: (281) 728-7355 Fax: (281) 443-9337

Visit us at our booth #215 for additional information.

Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service is also an SES Texas State Approved Provider.

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