America Reads and Counts is a program where Normandale students tutor Bloomington Public School students in subjects such as math and reading. There are options to tutor during the day in a classroom, after school at elementary buildings, or early evening at Bloomington public libraries.
Tutor Options and Schedule
Homework Connection Evening Homework Help
- Assist individual or small groups of students in grades K-12 with reading, math and other homework assignments.
- Volunteers commit to meeting weekly for 2 hours from Nov. Dec. and/or Jan.-April.
- Penn Lake Library in Bloomington: Mon. 4:30-6:30 pm.
- Oxboro Library in Bloomington: Tues. & Wed. 4:30-6:30 pm.
Homework Connection After School Homework Help
- Assist individual or small groups of 3-5th graders with their homework after school at a Bloomington Elementary school
- Schedule options: Mon.-Thurs. 3:20-4:15 pm
In-Classroom Help
- Tutoring for K-12 math, reading, and classroom support.
- During the school day. Schedule and grade-level depends on teacher requests and your preferences. Limited options available.
Volunteer Requirements
- Act as a role model for students, demonstrating attitudes of dependability, politeness, a willingness to learn, and help make learning fun.
- Volunteers must pass a background check if you are over 18.
Application Process
- Submit our online Interest Form
- You will get a follow up email with the application and if you are over 18 a link to the background check from Emily Gagnon, Bloomington Public Schools Volunteer Connection Placement Specialist, egagnon@isd271.org. Complete the application. If you are over 18 agree to them doing the background check (no cost to you).
- Complete a 15-minute training/orientation with Emily Gagnon.
Questions
Contact Paige Wheeler, Lead Experiential Education Coordinator, paige.wheeler@normandale.edu, or 952.358.9074
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