One-on-One Online Tutorial in Math and/or English. Help in other subjects are also available upon request.
45-minute tutoring for each subject per student. The student has the option to register in one or both subjects, and in more than one day class per week.
Weekly goal setting routine:
10-minute tutor/tutee mentoring to develop study habits and life goals.
time allocated for the specific needs of the child
10-minute overview of class topic
10-minute mentoring
completion of class assignments or school project
practice on work sheets
studying for tests and quizzes
review of daily lessons
independent reading, math practice
Tutors are volunteer high school and college/university students, professionals, or retirees. Majority of tutors are high school students. NARRA gives volunteer certificate and/or volunteer hours.
Screening include Police Check for Vulnerable Sector, interview, credentials – proficiency in English and Math.
Orientation on guidelines in dealing with children and parents.
Regular guidance from experienced staff to improve educational and tutorial skills.
Tutors who want to become mentors must undergo Leadership Training and/or Mentoring Training under the Mentoring Program. In this program, the volunteer tutors are trained to give their tutees direction on goal setting, building study habits and developing skills.
Parent involvement in the program is crucial for the success of the program.
One-on-one parent-tutor/director meeting on a periodic basis to discuss the progress, struggle of the child and what help the parents can extend to the child.
A periodic parenting seminar on how to help their children in their studies.
The Community Services run through the volunteer program which aims to give the values of actively participating in the community and collaborate with other organizations with similar mission to individuals in our society. Actively and productively engaging in community affairs help in human development and values formation such as kindness, generosity, magnanimity, sociability, friendship, leadership, etc. Leadership training and mentoring programs are available to inspire, motivate and develop future leaders.
Talks, seminars, workshops for personal and career development
Volunteer appreciation to recognize the valuable contribution of volunteers in print, online and event setting.
Volunteer meetings to support the team in opening lines of communication.