|
Teaching & Tutoring
.jpg)
A great
introduction into Venezuelan life
This assignment improves confidence
and communication skills and is the perfect outlet for your
energy and creativity!
Schools are overcrowded, so teachers are a precious
resource and are always welcome. One constant options is
to lead spoken English classes. Some English
 classes are run through Santa Elena's
"Casa de Cultura," a cultural center located in the
library. We also offer English classes to beneficiaries and
workers in our programs at the foundation's attention
center. Classes vary in size and are arranged for
children and adults. Fluent Spanish is not necessary but
some Spanish knowledge is helpful.
Chavez´s "Socialism of the 21st Century"
Another option is to involve yourself in the
"Socialism of the 21st Century"
through President Hugo Chavez's Misión Ribas program.
Misión Ribas provides remedial high school level classes to
some of the five million Venezuelans who dropped out of
high school. Many of these classes
are taught by Cuban videos and a small
workbook. Therefore even high school-level knowledge in any subject would be
a great improvement and very well
received. This option is only for those willing to make a longer term commitment
(minimum 3 months) and do speak conversational Spanish (so that students can be taught a good amount before the volunteer leaves)
_small.JPG) Lead spoken English classes
You could lead spoken English
classes, improving the pronunciation and conversational
skills of young children and adults. You can let your
creativity run wild with songs, games and role play
activities in classes of about 6-12 pupils. One of the
main goals within the educational area is that our
children learn English. As our children are from 4-15
years old, they will learn English immediately without
Spanish accent. Therefore you do not necessarily need to
speak fluent Spanish. On this conversational English
teaching project, you can pass on a valuable vocational
skill that will help Venezuelan teenagers.
Different Teaching & Tutoring
opportunities
Help teaching with our
Mobile School
on the streets of Santa Elena neighborhoods. Assist
teaching at the local music school or arts, craft and
ceramics or help with computer classes for children and
teenagers at the local computer centre with
internet-connection or teach sports and help with homework.
Assist with Play Therapy or recreational and developmental
activities and help organize special events.
_small.JPG) Activities can include:
-
Teaching English, math or science classes in local schools
(likely to a large class)
- Help teach computer classes for children and teenagers
at the local computer center
- Teaching English classes at Chavez's Misión Ribas
program (3 months minimum commitment)
- Organizing special educational events
- Teaching English classes to children aged between 4 and
15 years old
- Assist teaching at the local music school or arts, craft
and ceramics at the cultural center and our Community
& Therapy Center
- Help teaching simple wood work to young people at our
Community & Therapy Center or by passing on vocational
carpentry & building skills
- Helping with homework
- Assist with supervising recreational, developmental and
therapeutic activities for special need kids who visit our
Community & Therapy Center
- Help with our
Mobile School as Teacher assistant
in an underprivileged local indigenous neighborhood.
.JPG)
Requirements:
No previous experience or special skills are required,
but participants need to be enthusiastic, willing to learn,
ready for a challenge and have a desire to work with
children. Friendliness, care, commitment and patience are
among important qualities. Take delight in the children’s
progress through interaction and play, as well as the
charming nature of the bonds formed between children and
volunteers. You do not necessarily need to have previous
teaching experience. Staff and other volunteers will support
you when you start teaching and tutoring. You do not
necessarily need to speak fluent Spanish to be involved in
our day cares or at your classes as a teacher, however basic
Spanish is very useful. Volunteers with experience are
strongly encouraged to apply. To prepare yourself you might
want to take a teaching course at home and find supplemental
teaching aids. This gives you the confidence to face your
first class knowing you have the practical skills you will
need throughout your work placement. However, we have
various materials available that will help you plan your
lessons and you will be accepted as a teacher even if you do
not have any TEFL certificate. Creativity and enthusiasm go
a long way! Also in schools you may be working with other
teachers and/or other volunteers. A typical volunteer with
this program comes without a lot of previous experience but
has a number of ideas and enthusiasm, takes initiative and
dedicates a lot of caring and passion to the position.
Availability:
Ongoing throughout the whole year. Educational/recreational activities run by our Foundation
are ongoing throughout the whole year. Public school related
activities are not taking place during holidays but our
Mobile School works all through the year and
represents a
very special program during holidays!
Photos
Cost
|
.JPG)
.JPG)