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Orientation I: Mandatory for all potential volunteersThis 2 hour orientation will give you the opportunity to find out more about Marin County School Volunteers, volunteering with students, and to meet others who share your interest in the schools. You will learn about the PreK-12 public schools in Marin and receive useful information on how to be a successful school volunteer We will meet with you individually to discuss your interests and time constraints and to complete necessary paperwork. Orientation I is held most Tuesdays from 10am - noon. If the Tuesday Orientation time does not fit your schedule, please call us and we will find an alternate time to meet with you. We look forward to meeting you! |
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Orientation II: Volunteer Essentials: Mandatory for all Potential VolunteersParticipants will learn essential tutoring strategies that will prepare them to work effectively with students. |
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Inspiring Young Readers and Empowering Writers and SpellersIn these two interactive workshops, Torri Chappell, teacher and reading specialist, will share techniques for helping students become more effective readers, writers and spellers. In each workshop, participants will learn about the learning processes used and identify effective strategies to help students become independent and confident learners. You will leave these workshops with book recommendations and a lot of valuable information, activities and inspiration. The workshops can be taken in any order, however, we recommend taking the Inspiring Young Readers Workshop first. |
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Tutoring Beginning Math (K-2) and Mastering Multiplication (3-5)In these workshops you will experience and discuss the importance of teaching a concept in a concrete way before moving on to the abstract. Participants will become acquainted with many math tools through hands-on activities. Torri Chappell will demonstrate how games and activities can effectively teach concepts and reinforce math facts for grades K-5. You will leave these workshops with new “tricks and tips” to make your tutoring more effective and more fun. Presenting is Torri Chappell, MCSV’s Training Manager and an experienced elementary level teacher and tutor. |
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Working with English Language LearnersThis workshop will provide you with insights and techniques to work more effectively with English Language Learners. Participants will gain an understanding of what to be mindful of while working with these learners and what academic adaptions can be used to enhance learning for children who do not speak English as their first language. |
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Social-Emotional Learning in the ClassroomStefan Dasho, MA, will lead this workshop which will focus on ways that volunteers can use strategies to respond to children’s basic emotional needs and infuse social emotional intelligence into their work. Bring your questions about specific situations with your students that you would like to discuss. Stefan is a social psychologist whose focus for the past 30 years has been children’s social development in schools. |
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Behavior Management and Demystifying Learning Differences *NEW*In the Behavior Management class, Torri Chappel will help you understand and address the behaviors that interfere with student learning. Torri will teach you how to identify and accommodate learning differences in Demystifying Learning Differences. |
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Brown Bag Volunteer LunchBring your lunch and join MCSV staff and fellow volunteers to share your experiences and have some questions answered. |
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