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Middle and High School Tutoring as a Recruitment and Pipeline Strategy San Diego State University rsantacruz@mail.sdsu.edu. Strategy - Have students with a high degree of competence in mathematics work as tutors in public middle and high schools
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Middle and High School Tutoring as a Recruitment and Pipeline Strategy San Diego State University rsantacruz@mail.sdsu.edu
Strategy - Have students with a high degree of competence in mathematics work as tutors in public middle and high schools • Recruit Southwestern Community College students enrolled in Calculus II or higher mathematics classes • Recruit STEM majors at San Diego State University
SWCC MSTI Tutors (n = 22) • Recruited from Southwestern Community College campus by high school mathematics teacher - Calculus II or higher • Motivation - a concern for equity and social justice • Employees of the Sweetwater Union High School District • Tutor in all levels of mathematics classes in teams at one high school • High school teacher provides training at tutor meetings • MSTI advisor meets with students to inform them about teaching as a career and financial aid opportunities
SWCC MSTI Tutors (n = 22) • Nine college graduates, 6 from SDSU and 3 from UCSD • Eight of those nine are enrolled in a teacher education program at SDSU and UCSD • Six are currently students at SWCC • Seven are working on undergraduate degree • Interest in teaching - All but one tutor said they were considering teaching as a possible career. When hired, only three stated they planned to pursue teaching.
SDSU MSTI Tutors (n = 33) • Recruited from San Diego State University campus by mathematics and science faculty - all STEM majors • Motivation - Community service • Employees of San Diego State University • Tutor in all levels of mathematics and science classes at one high school,one middle school, and one K-8 school • SDSU faculty provide training at tutor meetings • MSTI advisor meets with students to inform them about teaching as a career and financial aid opportunities
Issues Pay - rate ranges from $10 to $12, all time is paid, payroll must be handled correctly and requires a coordinator Scheduling - work schedule built around academic schedule, variety of placements, team placements whenever possible Clearances - TB test, fingerprinting, background check Communications - e-mail is essential, signed tutor logs Materials and supplies - TE of mathematics book, graphing calculators, white boards and markers