As a graduation coach in the Lynn AmeriCorps Project, members will work directly with students.
Service Activities
Members will work with students via in class support, one on one tutoring/mentoring, or during after school hours. Members will work in conjunction with teachers, faculty, and staff to identify students needs, and how they will be met.
Members will also complete trackers that evaluate the time spent with students in different capacities as well as grades in core classes. Members will also be required to attend professional development meetings and trainings that are pertinent to their work.
Community Need Addressed
This position will address the dropout rate in the Lynn Public Schools, and work to engage more English Language Learners in core school subjects, such as math, English, and science.
Position Outcomes
United Way and the Lynn AmeriCorps Project aims to see that students who are working with members have either increased their grades in core subjects or pass the MCAS test.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Health coverage, Stipend, Training
AmeriCorps members serving in this program also receive access to the United Way's robust network of non-profits, which includes more than 180 non-profit's in the region.
Skills you will gain
Leadership, public speaking, meeting facilitation, tutoring, teaching, cultural competency, team work
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Lead group discussion, Maintain open lines of communication with others
Creativity & Problem Solving
Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise
Teamwork
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
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, 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
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, 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