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Heart Math Tutoring provides a fun way to build relationships with students while delivering academic skills crucial to their success. Anyone who can commit one volunteer hour per week can make an impact. We would love for you to join us to begin tutoring in Fall 2023! Please provide your time and location preferences below.

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteering with Heart

How has Heart Math Tutoring’s program format changed in response to COVID-19?

In 2022/23, the majority of tutoring is taking place in-person at elementary schools across Charlotte, North Carolina, while tutoring at select school sites is virtual. You can select your setting for 2023/24 by choosing an in-person or virtual option below. For in-person tutoring, masks will be optional and COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged but not required for in-person tutors. We will continue to ask in-person tutors to stay home if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19. HMT policy may change throughout the year depending on community health metrics and CMS and CDC guidelines. For virtual tutoring, volunteers and students meet on Zoom and use fun and impactful curriculum modifications on Google Jamboard.

How is Heart Math Tutoring protecting students and tutors in the virtual environment?

HMT is committed to ensuring the highest standard of safety to protect students, tutors, and staff in the virtual environment. This includes using a secure technology platform, screening tutors, and providing ample tutor training. In 2022/23, virtual tutoring will continue to take place with in-person Heart Program Coordinators on-site with students helping students log into sessions from schools. The Heart Program Coordinator also oversees sessions and troubleshoots any issues experienced by remote volunteer tutors.

Who can volunteer?

Anyone who wants to help children increase their confidence and knowledge in math is encouraged to become a tutor – no math or teaching experience required! HMT tutors come from a variety of backgrounds, from college students, to professionals working full-time, to retirees. The requirements to volunteer are: must be a U.S. resident, 18 years or older, cannot be a current high school student (in accordance with school district policies), pass a background check, and must be able to commit to tutoring for at least thirty minutes or one hour per week.

When do you need tutors?

Generally speaking, tutoring sessions are held Monday – Thursday during the school day from the end of September to the end of April. You can select your school and day of the week in the sign-up form below. 

Do you accept volunteers year-round?

Yes, we appreciate volunteer sign-ups throughout most of the school year! Ideally, volunteers begin tutoring in late September and continue through late April in order to provide students with as much time in the program as possible. However, when a volunteer signs up later in the school year, we are normally able to add students to the program. Many students need extra help in math, and every time a volunteer signs up, an additional student can be tutored.

It's already the middle of the semester - can I still volunteer?

Yes! Heart Math Tutoring enrolls students on a rolling basis. You can get started anytime between September and February. You do not need to wait until the beginning of the next semester.

Math is not a strong subject for me. Would I still enjoy Heart and be an effective tutor?

Yes! No math, teaching, or tutoring experience is required. You will be following an easy, fun curriculum that features hands-on activities and math games. The lessons involve cubes, playing cards, number shapes, and other manipulatives that allow students to internalize patterns and have fun with the numbers. HMT is designed to strengthen foundational number sense at the elementary level, which ranges from counting, to addition/subtraction of whole numbers, to single-digit multiplication. That 98% of students to date have demonstrated significant growth in math in our in-person program is evidence that the curriculum is easy to follow and anyone can be an effective tutor.

Do I have to come up with activities or bring materials for the tutoring sessions?

No, a significant focus of HMT has been making tutoring easy and accessible for community volunteers. HMT provides all the activities, materials, and training for its tutors, laying down most of the groundwork so tutors can focus their energy on tutoring.

How am I trained?

Volunteers commit to weekly tutoring sessions from the end of September to the end of April. The first one or two of those weekly sessions are hour-long orientations. Training sessions will vary based on your HMT tutoring experience.

First year tutors will attend two one-hour tutor trainings, one virtual, and one school-specific session. For in-person tutors, this second session will be in person at your selected school site. Virtual tutors will be on Zoom with your Program Coordinator. Second and Third year tutors will NOT be required to attend the virtual Part 1 orientation but will attend the school-specific one-hour training session. During this training, Heart introduces volunteers to the curriculum and session logistics, equips volunteers with a beginning knowledge of the broader context of student and school need, and for virtual tutors, a walk-through of the technology used during tutoring sessions. This year our Four+ year tutors will attend a new orientation that covers a more in-depth look at our curriculum and student engagement.

Thereafter, volunteers receive email communication between sessions, support during tutoring sessions, and optional training workshops. Additional resources will be provided for virtual tutors to familiarize themselves with the technology used during virtual tutoring sessions.  

Will my schedule stay the same throughout the year?

As in past years, Heart Math Tutoring will make every effort to arrange consistent tutoring times with schools so that when you commit to a tutoring time, you can count on your ability to participate in tutoring at that time/day throughout the school year.

Do I see the same student(s) every week?

Yes! The relationship you will build by supporting the same student(s) each week has a tremendous positive impact, and you and your student(s) will enjoy working together to accomplish math goals throughout the year. Each tutoring session is 30 minutes, so most volunteers tutor two students back-to-back for 30 minutes each.

What if I'm having trouble completing the background check?

CMS requires all volunteers to complete a background check at cmsvolunteers.com before working with students, so thank you in advance for your part in keeping students safe! Please see the attached document with support for the most common issues volunteers have when completing this process. If you have further questions please reach out to daisha.delano@heartmathtutoring.org.

How are students selected to participate in Heart Math Tutoring?

Teachers at Heart Math Tutoring partner schools nominate students to participate in the program who are 1-3 years behind in elementary math and would not otherwise have access to resources for private tutoring. HMT staff members individually assess nominated students to determine whether they would benefit from the program and which math concepts need focus. HMT students are in grades 1-5.

How is Heart Math Tutoring protecting students and tutors in the in-person environment?

As of July 2022, masks will be optional and COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged but not required to tutor in-person during the 2022/23 school year. We will continue to ask in-person tutors to stay home if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19. HMT policy may change throughout the year depending on community health metrics and CMS and CDC guidelines.

 

Volunteer Tutoring Times and Locations

The majority of tutoring in 2023/24 will take place in-person in elementary schools across Charlotte, North Carolina, but tutoring at a few school sites will be fully virtual. You can select your preferred tutoring setting below.

Please sign up using the form below. We will contact you over the Summer with more details and specific information about getting started!

Map of Heart Schools

Click the pin on the map below to see 2022/23 school names and locations.

Billingsville Elementary

124 Skyland Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205, United States

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 11:45-12:45 PM
Hour 2 (in-person): 1:15-2:15 PM

Blythe Elementary School

12202 Hambright Road, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 8:00-9:00 AM
Hour 2 (in-person): 12:00-1:00 PM

Bruns Avenue Elementary

501 South Bruns Avenue, Charlotte, NC, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 8:15-9:15 AM
Hour 2 (in-person): 1:45-2:45 PM

Charles H. Parker Academic Center

1546 Walton Road, Charlotte, NC 28208, United States

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (virtual): 1:15-2:30 PM EST
Hour 2 (virtual): 2:50-4:05 PM EST

Cotswold Elementary

300 Greenwich Road, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (virtual): 8:15-9:30 AM EST
Hour 2 (virtual): 1:00-2:15 PM EST

Devonshire Elementary

6500 Barrington Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (virtual): 8:00-9:15 AM EST
Hour 2 (virtual): 11:50-1:05 PM EST

Elizabeth Traditional Elementary

1601 Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204, United States

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 1:45-2:45 PM
Hour 2 (in-person): 2:45-3:45 PM

Endhaven Elementary

6815 Endhaven Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 8:30-9:30 AM
Hour 2 (in-person): 2:00-3:00 PM

Hidden Valley Elementary

5100 Snow White Ln, Charlotte, NC 28213, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (virtual): 10:00-11:15 PM EST (Tues-Fri)
Hour 2 (virtual): 12:00-1:15 PM EST

Highland Renaissance Academy

125 West Craighead Road, Charlotte, NC 28206, United States

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 9:30-10:30 AM, Tues-Fri
Hour 2 (in-person): 2:15-3:15 PM, Tues-Fri

Huntingtowne Farms

2520 Huntingtowne Farms Ln, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 8:25-9:25 AM (Tues-Fri)
Hour 2 (in-person): 10:50-11:50 AM (Tues-Fri)

Joseph W. Grier Academy

8330 Grier Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 8:00-9:00 AM
Hour 2 (in-person): 12:00-1:00 PM

KIPP Change

5431 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215, United States

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (virtual): 10:10-11:25 AM EST Tues-Fri
Hour 2 (virtual): 11:40-12:55 PM EST Mon-Thurs

Lansdowne Elementary

7200 Folger Dr Charlotte, NC 28270

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 11:00-12:00 PM
Hour 2 (in-person): 12:30-1:30 PM

Merry Oaks International Academy

3508 Draper Avenue, Charlotte, NC, United States

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 8:00-9:00 AM
Hour 2 (in-person): 1:00-2:00 PM

Montclaire Elementary

5801 Farmbrook Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210, United States

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 7:45-8:45 AM
Hour 2 (in-person): 1:30-2:30 PM

Myers Park Traditional

2132 Radcliffe Ave, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 12:30-1:30 PM
Hour 2 (in-person): 1:45-2:45 PM

Oakhurst STEAM Academy

4511 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 1:35-2:35 PM
Hour 2 (in-person): 3:00-4:00 PM

Pineville Elementary

204 Lowry Street, Pineville, NC, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 8:15-9:15 AM
Hour 2 (in-person): 1:40-2:40 PM

Rama Road Elementary

1035 Rama Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 8:00-9:00 AM
Hour 2 (in-person): 1:15-2:15 PM

Shamrock Gardens Elementary

3301 Country Club Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205, United States

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 7:50-8:50 AM
Hour 2 (in-person): 12:30-1:30 PM

Smithfield Elementary

3200 Smithfield Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28210, United States

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 7:50-8:50 AM
Hour 2 (in-person): 12:30-1:30 PM

Starmount Academy of Excellence

1600 Brookdale Avenue, Charlotte, NC, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (virtual): 8:15-9:30 AM EST
Hour 2 (virtual): 1:00-2:15 PM EST

Statesville Road Elementary School

5521 Milhaven Lane, Charlotte, NC 28269, USA

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (virtual): 9:30-10:45 AM EST (Tues-Fri)
Hour 2 (virtual): 1:15-2:30 PM EST

Sterling Elementary

9601 China Grove Church Road, Pineville, NC, United States

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (virtual): Tues-Fri 9:45-11:00 AM EST
Hour 2 (virtual): Mon-Thurs 11:15-12:30 PM EST

Westerly Hills Academy

4420 Denver Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208, United States

Tutoring Times: Hour 1 (in-person): 9:00-10:00 AM EST
Hour 2 (in-person): 12:00-1:00 PM EST

 

 

 

Volunteer Interest Form (2023/24 School Year)

Charlotte students are in need of volunteer tutors! Please complete the form below with preferences to begin working with students in Fall 2023. We will reach out over the Summer with specific schools and tutoring times, and more details about getting started. Thank you for making a difference in elementary students’ lives! (Please note – to volunteer in Charleston, SC, please sign up at www.heartmathtutoring.org/charleston/#volunteer





































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Volunteer Recruitment

If you are interested in supporting our recruitment efforts, please check out our resources below and help us spread the word to your friends and family, place of work, faith group, or other organization! 

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