How to Apply If you are interested in the Tutor Training Program, please call Kingsbury at (202) 722-5555 to request an application and make an appointment to visit. The Tutor Coordinator and/or the Director of Tutoring will be happy to answer questions about the program. Fee: $1,200 - includes $100 materials fee Applicants accepted in the program may apply for a grant toward the cost of the training Optional: Graduate credits for the Tutor Training Program are given by Catholic University through The Fund for Education at $100 per credit as follows: Three (3) credits - Learning Disabilities Teaching Methods Three (3) credits - Practicum and Advisory Seminar

A Kingsbury tutor is prepared to work with children and adults with learning disabilities, as well as with students who need support with their school work. Training is an ongoing process. Kingsbury's graduate-level training program requires approximately 120 hours of classroom instruction and includes a supervised tutoring practicum. All tutors are invited to monthly meetings that include speakers, workshops, and opportunities for sharing new materials and effective teaching methods.

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, preferably in education or a related field. In addition, Kingsbury expects potential tutors to have some teaching experience. This experience may be volunteer work in a school, teaching a non-academic subject, or leading a youth activity such as scouts.

Applicants must intend to become Kingsbury employees when they complete the training program.

Tutor Training Program
The training program is offered twice each year, in the spring and fall. It begins with the course Teaching Methods for Learning Disabilities. A supervised practicum and advisory seminar take place following the first course. Using a team-teaching approach, staff members from Kingsbury provide lectures, demonstration lessons, and seminars. The courses include remedial teaching techniques for reading, spelling, written language, mathematics, and study skills. Fall classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon. Spring semester classes take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4 to 7 p.m.

Career Possibilities
Upon successful completion of the course and practicum, tutor trainees become employees of Kingsbury. Tutoring usually affords at least part-time work before or after school hours. Tutors are matched with students according to the tutor's teaching strengths, time availability, and geographic location. Work during the school day is limited.

Particular advantages of a career with Kingsbury are:
	Within reasonable limits, tutoring allows considerable freedom and flexibility in the use of one's time and talents
	Kingsbury psychologists, diagnosticians, and educators are always available for consultation
	Administrative tasks, including billing of clients, are handled by the business office
	Kingsbury pays tutors, even when clients haven't paid, and deducts taxes, etc.
	Identification of students and case management are responsibilities of Kingsbury staff
	Ongoing professional development opportunities are available for tutors
	Tutors are covered by Kingsbury's malpractice and liability insurance
	Tutors are eligible for the group rate on health insurance
	Books and materials needed for tutoring are supplied by Kingsbury
	Xeroxing, laminating, computers, library, etc. are available at Kingsbury to support your work.