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SUMMERBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE

SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAM

TUTOR

INFORMATION & APPLICATION

2007

Summerbridge Cambridge’s

students-teaching-students model inspires breakthroughs in academic achievement,

self-confidence and career aspirations.

Summerbridge Cambridge

P.O. Box 381486

Cambridge, MA 02238-1486

INFORMATION

Welcome to Summerbridge Cambridge: a Breakthrough Program!

SUMMERBRIDGE/BREAKTHROUGH INFORMATION

Summerbridge/Breakthrough is a successful national education program that provides a path to college for middle schoolers with high potential but limited opportunities while promoting careers in education. Using a students-teaching-students model, Summerbridge Cambridge provides dynamic, tuition-free academic programs in the summer and year round. Our younger students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school programs. Meanwhile, Summerbridge Cambridge empowers older students to teach – every member of our teaching faculty is a high school or college student. Teachers gain hands-on experience in every aspect of education, while also receiving training and support from Summerbridge’s full-time staff. Our student to teacher ratio fosters close relationships, mentoring and fun!

SUMMERBRIDGE STUDENTS

Summerbridge Cambridge accepts students as rising sixth graders. The program requires a two-year, year-round commitment from its middle school students. The summer is the central part of our program due to the fact that we have the kids all day. Nonetheless we strive to enrich and support our students during the school year. Many of our kids attend our after-school program that meets once a week and features fun academic classes and homework help. In addition to this, many of our kids, due to a desire to perform better in school and learn more, ask to be paired with one of our tutors.

TUTORING

Tutors commit 1-2 hours per week and must be able to make a weekly commitment. While we facilitate the entire process, flexibility and initiative on the part of the tutor is critical. Once you are accepted and paired with a student, details like day, time, location, and subject/skill focus will be determined. Tutors, while primarily functioning as academic helpers, are also role models and we are looking for motivated high school and college students who will take this role very seriously. While the meetings with the students are on your own time, Edwin and/or Andy will check in with you and the student periodically to see how things are going.

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Summerbridge Cambridge ASP Application Process

________1. New tutor applicants only: Learn about Summerbridge Cambridge and the Breakthrough Collaborative. Read the rest of this packet and visit and

________ 2. Complete the application. Return it via email, mail, or in person.

Note: If you are accepted, you are required to have a brief sit down meeting with Sarah in order to receive materials, read your kid’s file, and sign forms.

Email: sjoslyn@cpsd.us

Mail: Summerbridge Cambridge

P.O. Box 381486

Cambridge, MA 02238-1486

SUMMERBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE TUTOR APPLICATION

2007

Return this application by email (Summerbridge@cpsd.us), mail or in person.

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name Middle Name Last Name

Street Address

City, State, Zip

Telephone number

Email address

Ethnic background (optional):_________________________________________

Gender: Male Female Grade/Year in School__________

School_________________ Summerbridge Experience (if any)__________________________

Languages spoken (besides English)_________________________

Two accomplishments of which you are proud:

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II. Authorization to Release Criminal History

By signing below, I give permission to Summerbridge Cambridge to check my criminal history records.

Printed Name:_____________________________________________

Signature and Date:________________________________________

Social Security Number:____________________ Birth date:______________

III. References

Please provide us with the name, email address and phone number of who people who know you well. These could be former employers, teachers, coaches, or club/activity leaders. They should not be friends or family.

Reference #1 ________________________________________________________

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Reference #2 ________________________________________________________

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IV. School Transcript

___ Please check to indicate that a copy of your transcript is on its way.

___ Please check here if SBC already has your transcript.

V. Role at SBC

Please rank the following positions 1 (= extremely interested) 2 (= possibly interested) or 3 (= not interested). The more flexibility you can have, the better your chances of a position at SBC.

One-on-one tutor in: Math_________

Science_________

Literature/Writing_________

Social Studies_________

General Study Skills_________

SSAT Test Prep____________

Blocks of time when you could meet with a tutee ______________________________________

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VI. Interests / Skills

Please list any interests and skills that you could share with the kids. (Examples: African dance, ice-skating, arts and crafts)

VII. New Tutor Questions

Please respond to each question on separate paper, typed or neatly written.

1. Why do you want to be a tutor for Summerbridge Cambridge?

2. Adolescence is often a tumultuous time during which young people need good role models. Tell us why your students will see you as a role model.

3. Tutoring requires an investment of time and energy. What other time commitments do you face during the school year? What, if any, challenges will you face maintaining your commitment to SBC and your students?

4. Describe any previous work experience that will contribute to your ability to tutor at Summerbridge.

5. In one sentence, why should we select you to tutor at Summerbridge Cambridge?

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