Math Classroom Coaches tutor small groups of middle school students once a week during math class. Coaches use teacher-selected assignments to help increase students’ understanding of math and academic self-confidence. Your support can help turn on a light bulb!
Volunteer interactions enhance student academic achievement and contribute to their overall growth as learners. Middle school math students benefit from small group tutoring by:
receiving individualized support
improving their understanding and confidence in math
increasing their engagement and motivation
addressing learning gaps
We welcome volunteers who:
Enjoy math and want to help increase students’ enjoyment
Appreciate the developmental stage of middle school students
Are reliable and can provide consistent support
Are comfortable with 8th grade math, for example
Calculating volume and surface area of prisms, cones and cylinders
Writing linear equations from tables, equations and graphs
Using the Pythagorean Theorem
Note: opportunities also exist to support Algebra I students.
Sitting in the classroom is by far the fastest and most enjoyable 45 minutes of my week. It is important that students see people (other than parents and teachers) care about them and perhaps it may also inspire them to volunteer in the future.
Andrew D., Math Classroom Coach
Math Coaching Requirements:
Have access to reliable transportation
Available to meet with students once a week during the school day throughout the school year
Do you enjoy middle school math? Would you like to help students feel more confident about their math abilities? If so, we encourage you to volunteer with APIE as a Math Classroom Coach! Just an hour a week of your time during the school year can make a huge difference for students, who benefit from receiving additional math support from committed and caring adults.
Austin Partners in Education will be closed beginning Friday, December 22 and ending Friday, January 5. We will return to normal business hours on Monday, January 8. All emails, phone calls, and volunteer background check applications will be completed upon our return. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Happy Holidays!
Austin Partners in Education cerrará comenzando el viernes 22 de diciembre y hasta el viernes 5 de enero. Volveremos al horario comercial normal el lunes 8 de enero. Todos los correos electrónicos, llamadas telefónicas y solicitudes de verificación de antecedentes de voluntarios se completarán a nuestro regreso. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión. ¡Felices Fiestas!