Online Tutoring - Middle School

Volunteers will work one-on-one with 6th-8th grade students in literacy and writing outside of the Zoom classroom hours, either during the school day or after-school. Volunteers will use the same online tools as teachers to connect with students and provide support for reading comprehension and writing as well as provide the social-emotional support which boosts student self-confidence.

No prior experience is needed as we will train you in curriculum and how to use online learning tools. All Students Matter does not introduce curriculum, rather we support existing district curriculum and follow teacher direction.
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Interested in volunteering? Sign up and volunteer. We look forward to supporting you in our new online tutoring program.

Sher Amos-Grosser

Sher tells us her story of moving to virtual tutoring this spring.
 
“In mid-March when the county, and the nation, sheltered-in-place, my first thought related to All Students Matter was, 'what will happen to the students?' Quickly, Ravenswood City School District moved their teaching protocol online and immediately thereafter ASM was asked to shift their volunteer program online as well. I was so relieved when I was reconnected with the students through Zoom.”
 
“For all of us, Covid-19 changed the way we interact, with face-to-face conversations held behind protective masks. But with web conferencing capabilities, I have the opportunity to see the students' faces, hear their voices, and continue to engage with them. I am so glad that the ASM partnership with the Ravenswood schools allows me to continue to support the students I care so much about.”

Jessie Chan

Volunteer Jessie Chan believes one key reason ASM makes a difference is that the support provided to students is flexible, fluid, and open. In addition to leading the Mentoring Book Club program, she knows the importance of being able to support each student’s individual needs. 

This approach was particularly helpful when Jessie was working with a 4th grade boy with selective mutism. By finding something he had a passion for (military history) she was able to use specific reading materials and discussions to help him open up. Soon he was talking and writing more, and improving greatly in both academics and self-confidence. “I think everybody needs to have purpose. For me, it is supporting kids and especially education - there is no bigger impact, which is why I do it.”

Jay Siegel

Jay Siegel has been a classroom volunteer with All Students Matter for five years and on ASM’s Board of Directors for three. Jay worked with one student who was struggling to read, but enjoyed Pokémon, a game centered on fictional creatures. Jay got the Pokémon manual, which they read together for many weeks. The student's reading skills improved and eventually the student became fascinated with the Harry Potter books and cheerfully dove into those fantasy novels. 

Jay says, “Although you are primarily working on reading and comprehension skills, it’s the social-emotional support the student receives which creates a real boost in enthusiasm and self-confidence.”