The VISTA will increase the capacity of the Math Matters tutoring program by conducting research, program evaluation, and outreach to stakeholders. They will collaborate with Nashman Center staff, DCPS school partners, and community-based organizations to implement math tutoring and programming in Title I middle schools in Washington, DC. Responsibilities will include: Contributing to tutor recruitment, training development, evaluation, identifying areas of improvement, and grant writing.
Service Activities
Activities include: 1. support tutor recruitment, training, curriculum and other logistics; 2. gather and analyze data to inform reports and make recommendations for program improvements; 3. build sustainability for VISTA-initiated projects
Community Need Addressed
Decline in math skills caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
Position Outcomes
Math Matters provides high-impact math tutoring to middle school students to address the decline in math skills caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The VISTA member will support the program through program evaluation, grant research, and training support. These areas will allow us to improve the program to better support DCPS students and to grow the program to serve more schools.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
- Networking opportunities with DCPS, Community Organizations, and GWU
- Access to GWU Campus Amenities (Library, Adobe Suite)
- Learning opportunities through conferences, events, etc.
Skills you will gain
education-related knowledge and experience, data collection, data analysis, project management, and communication skills.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment