Are you committed to social justice and looking to engage in the Baltimore community? Do you love math or excel at working with K-12 students? Are you ready to mentor the next generation? Are you seeking a part-time employment opportunity for the fall semester for 3 to 20 hours per week? Join us.
The Reach Together Program is seeking 100 motivated and dynamic UMBC community members, with a desire to serve local 2nd - 8th grade students to serve as Math Coaches (tutors).
The Reach Together Program is a partnership program of the UMBC Sherman Program with Baltimore City Public Schools. Over the past 10 years, UMBC has partnered deeply with Lakeland EMS and additional Baltimore school communities to improve learning outcomes and support students and families through partnership programs. The Reach Together Program builds upon our Math Coach Program, partnering with Arundel Elementary, Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle, Lakeland Elementary/Middle, And Westport Elementary/Middle schools to provide academic acceleration for students through high-dosage tutoring in mathematics.
Become a UMBC Math Coach and work with a small group of students in grades 2nd - 8th on key concepts in math 3 hours each week during the school day at Baltimore City schools beginning in early September - May. Math Coaches will receive pre-service training and on-going support on lesson planning, math content, and maintaining a strong mentor relationship with your students. Compensation is $18/hour and you can earn a notation on your transcript through the 096 Practicum course through The Shriver Center.
Want to learn more? Contact Sara Krauss, Assistant Director of the UMBC Math Project at skrauss1@umbc.edu or (443) 235-9324.
