Online School Tutor to Young People with Long-Term Illness (All subjects, ages 5-24)
We are looking for kind, engaging volunteers to tutor young people with serious mental or physical illnesses. We are looking for multiple tutors with varying ages and subject preferences (e.g., primary, GCSE Math, A-level English, etc.)
Run weekly 1-hour online tutoring sessions in a subject area you are confident teaching.
- Make a Difference: Experience the satisfaction of helping young people overcome educational challenges during their recovery.
- Personal Connection: Build meaningful relationships with students and see the direct impact of your support.
- Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of tutoring on your own time, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
- Rewarding Experience: Gain fulfillment from watching your students grow and succeed academically.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a supportive community that values your contribution and dedication.
- Teaching Skills: Develop effective teaching strategies and techniques tailored to individual learning styles.
- Communication: Enhance your communication skills by working with students, families, and educational professionals.
- Adaptability: Learn to adapt your tutoring methods to meet the unique needs of each student.
- Patience and Empathy: Cultivate patience and empathy, essential qualities for supporting students facing health challenges.
- Subject Mastery: Deepen your knowledge in the subjects you tutor, reinforcing your own understanding and expertise.
- Problem-Solving: Improve your problem-solving skills by addressing the diverse challenges students may face in their education.
We need someone who can engage with young people in a positive and friendly way, helping them overcome their experiences and not feel defined by their illness. You would engage with a young person on a one-to-one basis to help them catch up on their studies, increase their confidence in their own skills, and have some fun with them to help them progress.
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