ND students will work with adult students who are seeking to gain their GED or work on their literacy and math skills that may have been neglected during their childhood education. Population ranges from high school dropouts, immigrants, cognitive and learning disabilities, as well as a wide range of demographics. Tutors will create a powerful and meaningful connection with the adult students and will find applications in education, sociology, psychology, and neuroscience.
More about us: Adult Education is a subprogram of South Bend's public school system SBCSC that aims to educate adults from all backgrounds and assist them in reaching their academic and professional goals. Socioeconomic inequality, neuroscience, disability, and education are dealt with on a daily basis, and given the dynamic nature of the program itself, the experiences are applicable to anyone.
We serve anyone searching to attain their high school diploma, english language lessons, and literacy skills. We are looking to establish a tutor system between Notre Dame students and the Adult Education students.
Commitment is extremely flexible and be on a weekly, biweekly, or even monthly schedule. You will be matched with a classroom and an adult student to help in their academic and career goals throughout the year, culminating in their graduation in the spring!
All of the locations are within the South Bend Community. Opportunities for work study, paid internships, academic credit, and AmeriCorps are also available upon further approval and review. The three areas you can help teach are:. Skills: students who are typically at low literacy levels and seeking to improve their basic education. Students are typically internationally educated and are searching to improve their English. Finally, our newest opportunity is that of a "writer", for those of you available in the mornings:.
