Looking to make a difference in the life of a child? The San Antonio Chapter of OASIS is offering tutor training classes for the Intergenerational Tutoring Program. Classes will be held inside Macy's Furniture Gallery, 6161 NW Loop 410.
Training for placement in Northside ISD schools will be held from 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Sept. 17-18. Individuals who would like to know more about the tutoring program can attend an hour-long information session at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 19 or Sept. 4 at the OASIS Center at Macy's.
The Intergenerational Tutoring Program, which began 15 years ago in San Antonio, pairs adults 50 and older with a child in grades 1 to 3 to promote success in reading. Tutors spend one hour a week with the same child throughout the school year.
No prior teaching experience is required, and hours are flexible for vacations and appointments. Tutors choose the school in which they wish to tutor. The program is designed to give tutors the opportunity to involve themselves in the community and share their love of reading.
"Oasis Tutors have a direct impact on the lives of children and their academic success," said Lydia Martinez, Director of Northside Adult and Community Education. "The individual attention they provide students during those initial years of reading instruction can be the breakthrough that instills a lifelong love of reading. And who could resist the smiles, hugs, and gratitude of a child who is made to feel special by their OASIS tutor?"
For more information and to register for the training class, contact Gloria Jennings at (210) 256-2335 or (210) 647-2546. More information also is available on
the OAISIS web site.
OASIS, sponsored locally by Macy's, the City of San Antonio, and WELLMED, is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for "mature adults." OASIS gives people ages 50 and up an opportunity to continue their personal growth and meaningful service to the community.
The San Antonio OASIS chapter includes more than 18,000 members. There is no membership fee and members can participate in OASIS classes, lectures and special events.
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