2013-2014 Academic Tutor
(Cambridge & Boston)
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a successful, academic enrichment program that provides a path
to college for middle school students with high potential but limited opportunities while promoting
careers in education for high school and college students. Using a students-teaching-students model,
BTGB provides dynamic, tuition-free academic programming in the summer and during the school year.
Our younger students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school programs, and,
ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our program empowers older students to teach – every member of
our teaching faculty is a high school or college student. Teachers gain hands-on experience in every
aspect of education, while also receiving training and support from professional staff members.
BTGB is one of 38 Breakthrough sites currently operating around the country and in Hong Kong. Each
year, BTGB serves diverse middle school students from the Cambridge Public Schools by providing
academic enrichment, skill building, mentoring, and leadership development. Students come to a twoyear, year-round middle school program, after which they join our growing ranks of BTGB high school
students, who receive academic support as well as help with planning for college and locating
meaningful summer opportunities.
Over the past 6 years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to four-year college, and 96%
of those have persisted through their undergraduate years. Over the past two years, more than 75% of
our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education.
SUMMARY
As part of our School Year Program, Breakthrough operates a tutoring program for its middle school and
high school students. Academic Tutors provide support to students who need further assistance on
classwork and homework throughout the school year. Academic Tutors report directly to their assigned
Tutor Coordinator and the Student Services Manager (Cambridge) or the Boston Site Director (Boston).
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Scheduling and committing to weekly tutoring session with assigned student; tutoring sessions
generally occur weekdays in the afternoon/early evening or on weekends
 Communicating concerns with your supervisor
 Weekly completion of tutor log to maintain communication with supervisors and record student
progress
QUALIFICATIONS
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Resourceful, creative and energetic
Flexible schedule to accommodate students’ needs
Ability to take initiative
Good academic standings
LOGISTICS
Breakthrough Greater Boston runs its operations out of two sites – Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
in Cambridge and TechBoston Academy in Dorchester. Tutors will meet students either onsite (Boston)
or designated local library (Boston & Cambridge). Tutors must commit to at least one 60 minute
afternoon tutoring session per week for an entire semester (October through December or February
through May). Additionally, Tutors must attend one 90 minute training session. Tutoring schedule will
follow the BPS and CPS school calendars, and honor all holidays and vacation days.
COMPENSATION
The Academic Tutor is a volunteer position.
BENEFITS
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Development of coaching & mentoring skills
Satisfaction of guiding students through coursework and homework and celebrating their
successes with them at the end of each semester
APPLICATION PROCESS
For High School and College applicants, please email your resume and Sections I – IV of the Tutor
Application (see attached) to jobs@breakthroughcambridge.org subject line “Academic Tutor—Boston”
or “Academic Tutor– Cambridge.”
For Professionals, please email your resume, cover letter, and Sections I – III of the Tutor Application
(see attached) to jobs@breakthroughcambridge.org subject line “Academic Tutor—Boston” or
“Academic Tutor– Cambridge.”
For more information, visit www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org.
Breakthrough Greater Boston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates
are encouraged to apply.
Thank you for your interest in Breakthrough Greater Boston!
Academic Tutor Application
* For High School and College Applicants, please complete Sections I – IV of this form and along with a
resume, a copy of School Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) and email to
jobs@breakthroughcambridge.org
All Professional Applicants please complete Sections I – IV of this form and along
with resume and cover letter, email to jobs@breakthroughcambridge.org
Please indicate the following by checking the box that applies:
I am interested in applying to the BTGB Boston Site at TechBoston Academy
I am interested in applying to the BTGB Cambridge Site at Cambridge Public Library / CRLS
I.
Personal Information
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Phone number (home or dorm)
Cell phone
Email address (please PRINT clearly!)
School
Year
Major
Breakthrough Experience (if any)
Ethnic Background
Languages Spoken (besides English)
Gender
II. Position Preferences
Check all that apply:
 I would like to apply to be a MIDDLE SCHOOL TUTOR with the BTGB Tutoring Program.
 I would like to apply to be a HIGH SCHOOL TUTOR* with the BTGB Tutoring Program.
Please Specify which subject(s) you would be comfortable tutoring and if possible suggest level
of subject: (i.e. middle school math, high school biology, AP English)
Please write in all your available times:
Sunday
Monday Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
* High School Tutors only available at Cambridge Site at Cambridge Public Library / CRLS
III. References (for applicants new to BTGB)
Please provide us with the name, email address and phone number of two people who know you well.
These could be former employers, teachers, professors, coaches, or club/activity leaders; they should
not be friends or family.
Reference #1
Name: ___________________________________________________
Relationship: __________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________ Email: __________________________________
Reference #2
Name: ____________________________________________________
Relationship: ___________________________________________________________
Phone: (______)__________________ Email: __________________________________
IV. Experience
Please attach a resume or list any work or volunteer experience that would be relevant to your work at
BTGB.
Position #1: ___________________________________ Time frame: ____________________________
Position Description:
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Position #2: ___________________________________ Time frame: ____________________________
Position Description:
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