Upward Bound is an academic support program for high school students who are low-income or potential first-generation college graduates. The goal of Upward Bound is to help students improve their academic performance so that they can be accepted into and be successful in college. Upward Bound provides services to approximately 100 students from 4 area high schools. 88% of Upward Bound graduates attend
college.

Tutor Requirements -

• Attend all Upward Bound tutoring sessions (Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30pm); usually twice a month
• Possibly assist with enrichment activities 1-2 times per semester (Tuesdays 7:00-8:30)
• Register for and attend US 3533 - 101. Class meets Mondays from 4:00-4:50pm in D.D. Dougherty.
• Submit a weekly journal entry

Tutor Qualifications -

• A minimum of a 2.75 GPA
• Ability to tutor high school students in at least two of the following subjects: Writing, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Adv. Math, Pre-Calc, Chemistry, US History, Biology, or Physics

Compensation -

• Volunteering tutors are paid
• After completion of CI2800 (1 semester) or Teaching Fellow (2 semesters) requirements, tutors are paid to tutor
• Earn one hour of credit for US 3533
• Level 1 certification as a College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) tutor

If interested -

• Submit an application to Clinton Marsh in DD Dougherty Room #139.
• Have a professor or previous employer submit a reference form (page 2 of the application)

Please contact Clinton Marsh (262-3073) with any questions about tutoring for Upward Bound.