Tutoring Opportunities at Charting Careers

Elementary Reading Tutor

Charting Careers Elementary Tutors come to our after school program on Mondays and/or Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm to work one-on-one or with a small group.

Goals of Tutoring:

  • Enhance elemenary scholars’ academic and social-emotional growth

  • Support and encourage scholars to develop a love of learning and reading by providing high-quality literacy instruction and access to engaging and culturally relevant texts

  • Assist scholars in becoming proficient readers, based on what they each need most

  • Work collaboratively with parents and other stakeholders to support young children’s literacy and overall development

Tutoring with Middle or High School Scholar

When middle school or high school scholars are struggling in a particular subject area and require support beyond what the school system is able to offer, we work to match them with a one-on-one tutor for their specific area(s) of need. Tutors usually meet with scholars at the public library.

Tutoring Requirements

  • Be at least 16 years old

  • Commit to one-year of meeting once a week with a young person

  • Reside in the commuting area of Annapolis, MD

  • Be interested in working with young people

  • Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures

  • Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments

  • Be willing to attend volunteer and tutor training sessions

  • Be willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback regarding tutoring activities

  • Have consistent transportation for tutoring sessions

Benefits of Tutoring

  • Personal fulfillment through contribution to the community and to individuals

  • Being part of a community of volunteers

  • Satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress, and achieve goals

  • Acquisition of new skills as a volunteer

  • Connection to a younger generation

  • Appreciation of varied cultures

  • Access to mentee/mentor group activities

  • Ongoing mentor learning and training opportunities

Charting Careers prohibits discrimination in its programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.