Volunteer Tutor Programs:
CNM Volunteer Program
Laura Dulin, Supervisor
525 Buena Vista, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(p) 505.224.4000 ext. 53085 (f)505.224.4319
ldulin1@cnm.edu
www.cnn.edu/alma
Potential Volunteer Tutor,
Thank you for your interest in the CNM Volunteer Program. The goal of the CNM Volunteer Program is to provide
support to CNM students by acting as a one on one mentor in Math, Sciences, Basic Literacy or ESL.
In the Math and Sciences, volunteers can work with a student to help build skills in general Math, Calculus (up to
Calculus III), Science, Biology, Physics, Statistics, or Chemistry.
The CNM Volunteer Program also sponsors the Adult Literacy Movement of Albuquerque (ALMA). ALMA Advocates
provide tutorial services to those struggling with reading and writing, and for those learning English as a Second
Language. In addition, some volunteers tutor in GED level Math, Reading and Writing.
The CNM Volunteer Program is committed to student-centered tutoring. Volunteers and learners work as a team to
establish and meet student goals and objectives. Volunteer tutors are not expected to be professional teachers; they
are coaches who observe, advise, and offer strategies for learning. Learners are guided in assessing and monitoring their
progress with the help of the volunteer working with them.
Potential volunteer tutors must attend a two hour orientation which provides a general overview of the program. In
addition there are online trainings for volunteers to watch at home to learn tutoring techniques. There is a form to read
and sign related to CNM policies. For ALMA ESL Volunteers we also have a free two-day ESL Training called “English
Forward” that is offered every 6 months.
Volunteer tutors are matched with an adult learner to meet at least once a week for two hours at one of CNM’s campus
libraries or learning centers. The program arranges the match between the volunteer tutor and the learner.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time, interest, and for considering
volunteering with our program. I look forward to meeting and working with you.
VOLUNTEER TUTOR DESCRIPTION
Qualifications:
 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
 Willingness to work toward the adult learner’s goals.
Materials:
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Resources located in SRC 203 at Main Campus or homemade materials (no specific “text” or “set” of materials is provided
because lessons are geared to each adult learner’s goals.) Resources can be provided at all CNM campuses with adequate
notice.
Commitment:
 Commits to the program for at least 1 year.
 Complete a two hour orientation and several online video trainings.
 Complete a background check that will be paid for by CNM.
 Make a check-in call to the tutor coordinator 6 weeks after starting with the student.
 Meet with the adult learner a minimum of two hours a week.
 Prepare adequately in advance for each session.
 Hold absolutely confidential all information that you may obtain directly or indirectly concerning the adult learner.
 Report on tutoring-related data on a Survey Monkey survey sent by the Tutor Coordinator one time a semester.
 Tutor only at CNM Campus Locations– never in your home or the home of the adult learner.
 Not to transport the learner.
 Keep us informed of any changes in status, phone number, or address as soon as possible.
TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES
The CNM Math and Science Volunteer Program matches students 1-1 in the following areas:
Math, Calculus (up to Calculus III), Science, Biology, Physics, Statistics, and Chemistry.
The CNM ALMA Volunteer Program matches students in the following areas:
Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL). In addition we will connect tutors with expertise in Math and Sciences to
students in need of passing the GED. The program is focused on adult learners.
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Basic Literacy training is for volunteers who are interested in helping adult learners with reading. Our adult learners range
from knowing just a few sight words to wanting to improve their reading and writing skills.
English as a Second Language (ESL) training is for volunteers who are interested in helping adult learners with the English
language who want to improve their speaking, reading, and writing skills.
ALMA Volunteers may consider volunteering in one or more of the following ways:
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One on one tutoring – When working one to one, the tutor generally meets with an adult learner for a minimum of two
hours per week in one of CNM’s learning centers or libraries.
ESL Conversation Group – ESL Conversation Group facilitators should have taken the English Forward Training or have
previous experience with ESL.
ABE Classroom—Volunteers also work in CNM’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) classrooms with students studying ESL, GED,
Literacy or Computer Literacy.
Facilitating a monthly meeting—volunteers can offer to organize and facilitate a monthly meeting with other volunteers
tutors here on the CNM Campus in order to facilitate a community of volunteers.
CNM is an equal opportunity employer- We strongly encourage applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural, ethnic and
national perspectives to their work. ADA requirements are on file at Human Resources.
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