Members commit to 6750 hours of service (15 hours/week) as a STEM Tutor either at a high school or college and partner with their site liaison to identify and work with those students at risk of failing their STEM classes. Each Member will provide one on one or small group tutoring and keep track of student progress. Members will receive education training throughout the year and participate in community service projects.
Service Activities
Tutoring and Mentoring
Community Need Addressed
Over 60% of high school students are not prepared to take college level STEM courses, and over 60% of college students do not pass their STEM courses, and thus choose not to pursue a career in STEM.
Position Outcomes
AmeriCorps Excellence in STEM (ACES) seeks to prepare students to succeed in their STEM classes by providing small group and one on one tutoring and mentoring to 700 high school and college students in 2020. Students who participate in tutoring with ACES will show an improvement in grades, capability, and overall attitude towards STEM.
Benefits
College Credit, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Members may be eligible for food assistance, all Members receive the President's Volunteer Service Award (Gold Level), service hours are counted towards college service learning requirements. Additionally, Members benefit from professional development and networking events and mentor-ship.
Education Benefits
College Degree, Credential or Certification
First Aid and CPR, support to attain other degrees and certifications
Skills you will gain
time management, relationship building, curriculum building, public speaking, conflict resolution, effective communication, enhancing STEM knowledge
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, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, 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