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AMERICA READS AND COUNTS

America Reads and Counts is a program where Normandale students tutor Bloomington Public School students in subjects such as math and reading.  There are options to tutor during the day in a classroom, after school at elementary buildings, or early evening at Bloomington public libraries. Volunteering is in-person. If you are interested, review the information below and submit our online interest form.

Tutor Options and Schedule

Library Study Buddies

  • Work one-on-one with students in grades K-12 with Reading, Math and other homework assignments.
  • Schedule options: Penn Lake Library in Bloomington: Tues. 4-6 pm or Oxboro Library in Bloomington: Wed. 4-6 pm (commit to 2 hrs per week, October - April, excluding December)

Elementary School Study Buddies 

  • Assist individuals or small groups of 3-5th graders with their homework after school at Westwood Elementary, Indian Mounds Elementary or Valley View Elementary.
  • Schedule options:  Mon. & Wed. or Tues. & Thurs. 3:20-4:15 pm. (commit to 1-2 hrs per week, October - April, excluding December)

In-Classroom Help

  • Classroom assistant for K-6 math, reading, and/or special education.

Schedule options: Mon - Fri, 9:00-2:30p (excluding 11-1). Schedule and grade-level depends on teacher requests and your preferences. Options vary and are limited.

Media Center 

  • Assist with shelving books and finding books with students.
  • Limited spots available.
Kenny wears a blue suit and smiles.

" Enrolling at Normandale was one of the best decisions of my life. While at Normandale, I volunteered for America Reads/Counts, which is a federally funded program that provides college students the opportunity to tutor elementary school students in reading and math."

Kenny Chan, Normandale Special Education Teacher, Pathways Program Coordinator and Alumnus

Volunteer Requirements

  • Act as a role model for students, demonstrating attitudes of dependability, politeness, a willingness to learn, and help make learning fun.
  • Volunteers must pass a background check if you are over 18.
  • Volunteers must follow through on a committed time schedule. If there are two or more absences (excused and not excused) the staff member has the ability to decide if they want the volunteer to continue coming in. 

Application Process  

  1. Submit our online Interest Form
  2. You will get a follow-up email with the Bloomington Public School online volunteer application and background check link. Emily Gagnon, Bloomington Public Schools Volunteer Experiences Coordinator, egagnon@isd271.org will reach out after your background check and volunteer application has cleared.
  3. Complete a 30-minute training/orientation with Emily Gagnon.  

Questions

Contact the Center for Experiential Education at ExperientialEducation@normandale.edu or at (952) 358-8119.

Contact

Center for Experiential Education

experientialeducation@normandale.edu

952-358-8119

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