Semillas "Virtual” Tutoring

Program Basics
Fiesta Cristiana’s Semillas de Unidad (Seeds of Unity) is a tutoring ministry that works to overcome inequality challenges in our education system for “English as a Second Language” Latinx students and families. K-8 students n are individually matched with a tutor for an hour of one-on-one assistance with homework, math, and English Language Arts.  SdU "Virtual" tutoring began in September 2020.   Currently, we have 43 tutor/student pairs meeting weekly or biweekly. 

What Tutors and Prospective Tutors Should Know
If you are considering registration to be an SdU tutor, be aware of the following:
  • Tutors do not need to know Spanish necessarily because most students being tutored are bilingual. 
  • However, tutors who know some Spanish can communicate more easily with SdU parents. 
  • Bilingual tutors are needed to work with SdU students who are not proficient with English.
Tutors meet with their paired students (grades K-8) via Zoom or Google meeting. They work with their paired students on Google classroom assignments, help them practice reading and math, and serve as positive mentors.  In case tutors need support, parents are available during all tutor-student meetings. 

Tutor Registration Forms
All tutors must complete the following before tutoring with SdU:
  • Registration is the first step to become an SdU tutor.
  • Prospective tutors provide information about themselves, which the SdU team uses to match them with their student(s).
  • SdU, like all other ministries of the United Methodist Church, must comply with a Safe Sanctuary Policy
  • Tutors 18 and older should mail the completed background check to....
         Mary Beth Parker, ​100 S. Hughes Street; Apex, NC 27502 
  • Tutors younger then 18 should have teacher or parent email a personal reference on your behalf.
  • Tutors and parents must carefully read and fill out this form to understand the requirements expected of them.

Email SowSemillas@gmail.com with any further questions.

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