King High & DSIS Mentor/Tutor Program
If you are interested in tutoring for Fall quarter 2011, please contact Artem Trotsyuk via email or call (530) 752-3813.General Information about Martin Luther King High School and Davis School of Independent Study (DSIS)
Martin Luther King High School and Davis School of Independent Study (DSIS) are located in the vicinity surrounding the UC Davis campus. With smaller class sizes, both schools are able to provide an alternate learning environment catering to a student's individual needs such as learning handicaps, conflicting work schedules, and parenting responsibilities.What are King High & DSIS Mentors/Tutors?
King High & DSIS mentors/tutors are UC Davis students who help at Martin Luther King High continuation school and/or Davis School of Independent Study (DSIS). Mentors/tutors assist students with homework and assignments during class, so understanding and patience is a must. As King High and DSIS students become more familiar with the mentors/tutors, they might want someone to talk to. In such situations, the mentors/tutors offer guidance and advice as appropriate.What does it take to be a King High & DSIS Mentor/Tutor?
Mentors/tutors should be:
- Approachable
Open and Flexible
Understanding
Friendly
Patient
It is also helpful to be outgoing since the students tend to wait for the mentors/tutors to approach and introduce themselves before they ask for help on schoolwork. Additionally, mentors/tutors will work with one teacher and a group of students for the entire time, thus forming a close-knit relationship with the teacher and students.
Why should I be a King High or DSIS Mentor/Tutor?
Since the students are each learning at different levels, faculty cannot cater to each student's needs at all times. Tutors help by giving students the individual attention they need when the teacher is with another student. Mentors/tutors can also obtain Transcript Notation by completing at least 40 volunteer hours per quarter and the necessary paperwork. We are looking for mentors/tutors who can commit to 2 to 3 hours a week at the same time every week. Consistency is very important to the students and faculty at King High and DSIS.Interested in Joining? Have Questions? Please contact Artem Trotsyuk via email or call (530) 752-3813.