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Werklund K-12 Tutoring Program

Become a Tutor

The Werklund School of Education is proud to enhance learning by coordinating online volunteer tutors for K-12 students in need of extra support. We'll match you with a family in the community whose child needs support based on their subject area(s), grade level(s), and areas of expertise.

Tutors will provide individualized support, and draw on the Alberta Programs of Study as well as content knowledge and strategies in teaching and learning. This is a great way to develop your skills as educators.

Tutors will begin working with their families in October. If you have questions, please connect with us.

 

We will not be running a Spring 2023 tutoring program, but you can now sign up to tutoring in Fall 2023.

Who?

For BEd students who are currently completing or have completed Field 1

Virtually working with K-12 students in the community

What?

Free online tutoring based on student needs

1-3 hours per week per student

This includes instruction and preparation time.

When?

K-12 tutoring runs

Fall: October to January

Winter: February to April

Spring: May to June

How?

Tutors apply by answering questions that will best match them with a family. Tutors can specify the grades and subjects they are most comfortable with. Tutoring formats are virtual and flexible based on the tutor's preferences and the needs of the family.

Important Dates

February to April

Application Opens:  Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Application Closes: Monday, January 23, 2023

Orientation: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

  • AM:  9 AM - 10 AM (via Zoom)
  • PM:  3 PM -   4 PM (via Zoom)

Doucette Library Session:  TBA

Check-In Sessions #1: Tuesday, March 7, 2023

  • AM: 9 AM - 10 AM (via Zoom)
  • PM: 3 PM -   4 PM (via Zoom)

Check-In Session #2/Wrap-up: Tuesday, April 11, 2023

  • PM: 5 PM - 6 PM (via Zoom)

 

We are not able to run the tutoring for the Spring 2023 timeframe, but we will be back for Fall 2023!

October to January

Student Opportunities Fair:  

Application Opens: Ongoing

Application Closes

Orientation:

Doucette Library Session:  

Check-In Session #1:  

Check-In Sessions #2/Wrap-Up

February to April

 

Application Opens: Ongoing

Application Closes

Orientation:

Doucette Library Session:  

Check-In Session #1:  

Check-In Sessions #2/Wrap-Up:

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Apply a variety of facilitation strategies to encourage discussion, generate ideas, and build consensus
  • Apply a variety of leadership strategies to develop meaningful relationships with the program and its participants
  • Apply a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of individual learners in different educational settings
  • Design and implement a variety of activities that meet students’ interests and learning needs
  • Evaluate successes and setbacks as part of ongoing professional development  
  • Examine how educators apply teaching concepts in their daily work
  • Gain experience working with youth in an individual setting
  • Model positive behaviour for children, youth, teachers, and parents

A pandemic is a challenge, but can turn into unexpected opportunities as well. The work and expertise from our tutor and your school have proven it beyond the shed of doubt.

Parent Feedback Summer 2020

Questions? Connect with us at wse.tutors@ucalgary.ca