Mathematics SAT Preparation Instructors, Upward Bound Summer Program
About The Position
The Rhode Island College Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program for rising 10, 11, and 12-grade college-bound high school students. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the high school graduation, college-going, and college graduation rates of program participants. For more information, visit the Upward Bound website https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/center-scholar-development/upward-bound . Introduction to the Summer: During the summer program, we focus on building a community that has high expectations for academic achievement, personal development, behavior, and student accountability. The students live in a residence hall and are supervised by a team of tutor counselors. They take high school courses in literature and writing, mathematics, science, and may participate in SAT prep, STEM , dance, and foreign language courses. In addition to these courses, the students participate in recreational, social, cultural activities, and field trips. The Program seeks individuals who can commit to expected timeframes and support our philosophy, mission, and the Code of Conduct (document to be provided if offered an interview). Overview of Math SAT Prep Course: The curriculum and learning objectives for the assigned class should be aligned to RIDE’s requirement of RI students to participate in the SAT assessment and designed to improve the skill base of program participants in the SAT Math sections of the SAT .The course should emphasize test preparation, time management planning, and test taking/strategy. Course curriculum should focus on problem solving, mathematical modeling, the use of algebraic structure, and using tools to better prepare, and build participant’s confidence in taking the test.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.
- Experience: -At least two years’ formal classroom teaching experience with groups of low-income, first generation high school students
Nice To Haves
- Teachers with RI secondary school/mathematics teaching certification
- Experience with SAT Math Preparation tutoring/instruction
