In-School and After School Tutoring/Mentoring (formerly Everyone A Reader)At — North County Outreach Initiative

2024-2025 Opportunity Summary 

The North County Outreach Initiative (NCOI) provides CSUSM service learning students with an opportunity to tutor/mentor two-three K-5 children in greatest need in a safe, nurturing environment at Maryland Elementary, 700 North Avenue, Vista CA 92083 

We welcome community service learning volunteers to engage in a mutually beneficial partnership in the following areas:  reading, English language development, BASIC math, social emotional learning, character formation, enrichment clubs and activities (soccer, basketball, dance) 

Focus on English Learners 

There is a strategic focus on supporting English learners, especially newcomers to the school environment.  

Spanish fluent service learning students and interns serve as mentors, helping  newcomers one-on-one and in small groups throughout the semester.  They help with parent conference translations and home-school communication with families. 

In-school Service Learning Opportunities 

Mondays-Fridays 

8:30-2:00 PM 

Service learning students can serve 2 or more hours each week one or more times per week based on their school and work schedules. 

Lunch Hour Playground Activities Support 

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 

11:00-1:00 PM 

Service learning students assist with playground activities:  social emotional learning groups, soccer, basketball. 

After School Tutoring/Mentoring and After School Clubs 

Tutoring and Mentoring 

Mondays and Thursdays 

2:30-4:30 PM 

After School Clubs 

Wednesdays:  STEM Science Club 

2:25-3:25 

Thursdays:  Folkolorico Dance 

2:25-3:25 

Service learning students may combine after school clubs with in school tutoring on Wednesdays and after school tutoring on Thursdays to serve 2 or more hours/week. 

Impact 

Community service learning volunteers gain invaluable experience serving alongside dedicated and experienced teachers, counselors, and educational leaders.  

Our Maryland teaching and leadership team welcomes service learning students and interns as vital role models who are helping to empower our children to learn and grow as never before. 

How to Apply:

• Send an email introducing yourself to Susan Bentley, shbentley639@gmail.com;  include a photo ID scan, and a brief resume.