By Cynthia Chin
Madison East High School
East High School is home to a diverse and exciting group of young people. They have come to East from a wide variety of family, ethnic and national backgrounds to pursue their education and prepare for adulthood. They will study art, civics, history, languages, literature, mathematics and science, as well as develop career and life skills in areas as diverse as business and fashion. Many find their studies to be challenging. Please come and meet our students; you can help them reach their goals.
Do you like to read, write or sew? Do you enjoy math, science, history or literature? Do you speak Spanish, French, Hmong, Arabic or Japanese? Do you want to meet some great young people? Then we want to meet you.
Volunteers are needed in all subject areas, all day and after school. Check out these opportunities. Unless otherwise noted, placements are possible Monday‒Friday. Most volunteers come one or two days a week.
Literacy instruction: Assist students below grade level in reading to make gains and adjust to demands of subject-area reading and writing. This systematic reading intervention is supervised by an on-site specialist. The primary role for volunteers is to serve as a reading partner. Mondays preferred, 10:10 am, 1:05 pm, 1:50 pm. Contact Mary Luteyn, 204-1543, mluteyn@madison.k12.wi.us.
Vocational literacy: Assist young adults with special learning needs to interact with text as part of employment or life skills training. This volunteer assignment may consist of listening to students or reading to them. Contact Tom Giddings, tvgiddings@madison.k12.wi.us.
Mathematics, science, social studies classroom aide: Assist individuals or small groups in the classroom with tasks presented by the teacher. Placements are available in tutorial sessions and in teacher-led classes throughout the day. Contact Cynthia Chin, 204-1603 ext. 41534, cchin@madison.k12.wi.us.
Mathematics one-to-one match: A one-semester minimum commitment to working with a single student twice a week on first-year algebra or introductory plane geometry. Contact Jessie Brown, jlbrown3@madison.k12.wi.us.
After school homework club: Tutoring help in all subjects is needed from 3:45‒5:30 pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contact Mayder Lor, 204-1752, mlor@madison.k12.wi.us.
Advanced math help: Help students in AP calculus and statistics. Monday‒Friday, 2:30‒5 pm or Tuesday and Thursday, 12:55, 1:50 or 2:45 pm. Contact Cynthia Chin, 204-1603 ext. 41534, cchin@madison.k12.wi.us.
Japanese and Arabic language tutor: Native/experienced speakers are needed to tutor small groups or individuals in beginning conversation, reading and grammar. We also welcome conversations about affiliated cultures, in English. Tuesday‒Friday, 11:10 am‒12 pm or 1:50‒2:45 pm. Contact Claudine Clark, 204-1802, cclark@madison.k12.wi.us.
Advanced French and Spanish language tutor: Native/experienced speakers are needed to practice conversation with advanced students. Contact Claudine Clark, 204-1802, cclark@madison.k12.wi.us.
ELL academic tutor: Help students improve their writing, math or science skills. Assist in finding and reading sources, writing and revising papers and homework completion. Monday, 1:50 pm, Tuesday‒Friday, 2:45 pm. Contact Amy Piaskowski, 204-1809, apiaskowski@madison.k12.wi.us.
General academic aide: Help students improve their writing, math or science skills in a supervised study area. Work one-to-one or provide small group assistance with daily homework completion. We have opportunities throughout school day. Contact Cynthia Chin, 204-1603 ext. 41534, cchin@madison.k12.wi.us.
Sewing support: Assist with basic operation of sewing machines, reading patterns and independent projects. Help is needed 11 am‒12 pm, February‒May. Contact Dottie Winger, 234-7788, dwinger@madison.k12.wi.us.
East High School is located at 2222 E. Washington Ave., between Fourth and Fifth Streets, approximately 20 minutes from downtown on city bus routes 4, 5 or 6. On-street parking is available within one or two blocks of the school.
Note: Board of Education policy requires all persons working directly with students to complete a form authorizing a basic background check, the results of which may limit placement opportunities.
Check for updates at www.volunteeryourtime.org, keywords “Madison East High School,” or contact Cynthia Chin, 204-1603 ext. 41534, cchin@madison.k12.wi.us.