Mobile Collegiate Tutoring and Mentoring Service

1. Tutoring + Mentoring= SuccessPLUS Mentor ProgramPride, Leadership, Upward Mobility and Success Mobile Collegiate Tutoring and Mentoring Service Shundra Cannon, M.Ed. – Regional Consultant Ann Mitchell – Corporate Sponsor, Mentor Program

2. Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service • Established in 2006 in Houston, Texas • Provides one-on-one and small group tutoring • Contracts with schools and districts in Texas • Utilizes the TEKS curriculum • Tutors students in reading, math, science, and writing, grades K-12 • Has a proven track record in increasing student achievement • Utilizes highly qualified tutors • Developed mentor program with curriculum t Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

3. Tutoring, Mentoring and Best Practices Used by Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service • The following practice strategies based on the research of Gordon and Lauer are used by Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service: • Tutors are trained on effective instructional strategies. • Diagnostic/developmental templates are used to organize tutoring for each individual student. • Formal and informal assessments are used to guide the tutoring process. • Student progress is tracked by tutors to adjust content /strategies to improve tutoring sessions. • Tutors collaborate closely with students’ classroom teacher to maximize effectiveness. • Tutoring is structured around principles of learning and follow a systematic approach. • Students are tutored by the same tutor for a minimum of 12 weeks. Gordon, E.E. (2009). 5 Ways to Improve Tutoring Programs. Phi Delta Kappan, 90(6), 440-445. Lauer, P. A., et al., The effectiveness of out-of-school time strategies in assisting low achieving students in reading and mathematics: A research synthesis, Aurora, Co: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning. Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

4. Tutoring and Mentoring Go Hand in Hand Teaching a Student Involves More Than Just Explaining Lessons! Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

5. Tutoring Component What How When Where Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

6. What Do We Do? • Tutor students in grades K-12 in core content areas in the TEKS curriculum • Prepare students for the STAAR, EOC, and Exit Level TAKS test, grades 3-12 • Develop questionnaire for teachers to identify student academic needs • Assess students upon entry and exit to determine gains in tutored areas • Assist students in developing confidence and motivation so they can achieve academic excellence Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

7. How Do We Do? • Contract with schools and districts to provide tutoring for students. • Utilize highly qualified tutors • Provide ongoing professional development • Provide TEKS related materials • Collaborate with campus stakeholders • Provide progress reports • Utilize company coordinator for program monitoring Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

8. When Do We Do? • After school • Classroom pull out sessions • Weekends • Intercession • Summer Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

9. Where Do We Do? • School sites • Library • Community centers • Homes Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

10. Districts and Schools • Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service has an established track record in providing effective tutoring services to some of the following schools and districts: • Houston Independent School District • North Forest Independent School District • Houston Can Academy – Houston, Texas • Richard Milburn Charter – Houston, Texas • Elyria Public Schools – Elyria, Ohio • Lorain Public Schools – Lorain, Ohio • Southwest City Schools – Grove City, Ohio • Hampton Public Schools – Hampton, Virginia • Richmond Public Schools – Richmond, Virginia Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

11. 2012 Ohio Achievement Test Results 18 Students Tutored by Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service Math - Grades 5-6 Passing Standard 75% or Better Number Tested – 18 Number of Students Scoring Proficient = 16 Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

12. 2012 Ohio Achievement Test Results 18 Students Tutored by Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service Reading - Grades 5-6 Passing Standard -75% or Better Number Tested – 18 Number of Students Scoring Proficient = 14 Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

13. STAAR Math Test Results Shadydale Elementary School - 2012 60 Students Tutored by Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service North Forest ISD – Houston, Texas Math Percentage Grade Levels 3 - 5 Number of students = 60 Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

14. Mentoring Component What How When Where Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

15. “One can’t get through life’s challenges without a little help and a lot of internal strength. Thus, a mentor is someone who can show that internal strength that each person presumably has.” Oprah Winfrey Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

16. What Do We Do? Academic Achievement Tools for Teachers Empowerment Mentor Match Self Management Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

17. How Do We Do? Provide 1 hour/week for students enrolled in tutoring: • Goal Setting – Personal and Academic • Self-Motivation/Discipline – Loving Myself and Avoiding Conflicts • Money Management – Using Your Pennies Wisely (Name Brand vs. Generic) • Health Awareness – Healthy Eating, Exercise and Fitness • Etiquette/Grooming – Hygiene is Key: Dress for Success • Communication – Oral and Written • Leadership – Leader vs. Follower • Culminating Activity This program can be in conjunction with tutoring or as a stand alone. One-on-One Mentoring Available Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

18. When Do We Do? • The mentor program will be implemented one hour/week with students participating in the tutorial program. • One-on-one mentor for individual students by request. The program will take place during the school day and/or after school. Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

19. Where Do We Do? The program will take place on campus. Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

20. College and Business Mentors • Local Business – Recent College Graduates • Fraternities • Sororities • National Society of Black Engineers • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers • Athletic Department Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

21. Testimonials “Fantastic tutoring and mentoring program. My tutored students at Holt Intermediate met state Ohio Achievement Test standards in reading and math by 90% or better. I highly recommend this company for both programs. The students enjoyed the presentations that were given by mentors coming into the school.” Linda Kuhn, Principal Southwest City Public Schools Grove City, Ohio “Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service provided tutorial services in reading and math for students at Shadydale Elementary when the school was AU. They were instrumental in working with students and staff in increasing accountability from AU to Acceptable to Recognized.” Angelanet Allen, Principal North Forest Independent School District Houston, Texas “My football players at Hampton University were used as tutors and mentors during the 2011-12 school year. The students enjoyed the experience, increased their skills in reading and math, and looked up to the players. It was indeed an enjoyable experience for the athletes as well.” Ray Lewis, Hampton University Defensive Head Coach Hampton, Virginia Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012

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23. Contact Information Donald Lewis – Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service Email: mctutorservice@yahoo.com Website: www.mctutorservice@yahoo.com Phone: (281) 728-7355 Fax: (281) 443-9337 Visit us at our booth #215 for additional information. Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service is also an SES Texas State Approved Provider. Mobile Collegiate Tutorial Service - 2012