MTC recently considered, “How can we get our mentees more involved in shaping MTC’s mentor program?” Our answer was to create a pilot Youth Advisory Council (YAC) made up of a diverse group of mentees from each of our program high schools along with MTCMentor Program Managers. In addition to infusing youth voice into our…
In his first year as Principal at Alta Vista High School, Bill Pierce met Bob and Lois Adams. As he recalls, tutoring had started, and Bob and Lois pitched the idea of mentoring. “I thought it was an excellent idea,” he said. “Our kids at Alta Vista have so many role models out there, but…
Job Title: Mentor Program Manager 15-20 hour work week, 40-week year Reports to: Director of Programs (Click here to Download Job Description) Position Description The Mentor Program Manager makes and maintains matches between students who are eligible and qualified for MTC’s program with volunteers who have been approved through MTC’s mentor screening processes. This position…
Barry Groves remembers the day he met Edgar, an eighth grader at Crittenden Middle School at the time. “From that first time I saw him, I always made him promise to invite me to his college graduation,” he says. Edgar also remembers that day and considers it a significant turning point. “I felt lucky, because…
MTC In The News Holiday Fund: Caring adults support local youth with Mentor Tutor Connection Originally Published: December 21st, 2021
MTC In The News Mentor Tutor Connection: Enhancing students’ academic, social growth Originally Published: November 9th, 2021
Los Altos Town Crier, Oct. 27, 2021
“Jacob’s enthusiasm for reading has clearly increased and he feels more comfortable tackling new words and books. Working with him consistently five days a week has also helped to maintain momentum.” -Reading Fellows MTC Volunteer Last spring, MTC partnered with the Los Altos School District (LASD) to pilot…
This fall, MTC staff and volunteers are again demonstrating patience, understanding, and flexibility. The way we deliver our programs might look a little different but our commitment to students remains our top priority! With students attending school in-person this fall, MTC will be combining what we learned during remote tutoring last year with our more…
Position: Tutor Program Manager, partnering with the Mountain View Whisman School District 20-25 hours/week; follows the school calendar (approximately 40 weeks/year) Reports to: Director of Programs Organization Description Mentor Tutor Connection (MTC) is a local Mountain View/Los Altos, CA non-profit organization providing volunteer tutors and mentors to support K-12 students academically and social-emotionally. MTC is…
