The Maryland Mentor Corps' vision seeks to:
- Provide a strong mentoring and tutoring experience for elementary and middle school children in the Prince George’s County Public Schools, ultimately helping more children be successful in reading and math and reducing the impact of the educational opportunity gap.
- Help University of Maryland students understand the complexities of public pre-K through 12th grade education and empower them to be education advocates.
- Provide University of Maryland students with the opportunity for work experience and provide professional development in teaching and leadership.
- Enhance the relationship between the University of Maryland and its home community, Prince George’s County.
Why Be a Mentor?
- Gain invaluable mentoring and tutoring skills by directly working with community members
- Engage in thought-provoking discussions about educational inequities
- Work in a collaborative, team-based setting
- Leadership opportunities: After mentoring for at least one semester, students have the chance to apply for Team Leader and Intern positions.
- As a Team Leader (TL), students manage their team's mentoring experience, facilitate discussions about various educational inequity issues, and promote team bonding.
- As an Intern, students work with the program coordinators behind-the-scenes, ensuring that the program is engaging and running smoothly.
- Professional development opportunities: Students involved with the MMC learn how to tailor the skills they learn as mentors and apply it to their personal and professional development.
Our Programs
Maryland Reading Program (MRP)
The Maryland Reading Program (formerly America Reads) is a literacy tutoring program for first- and second-grade students in Prince George's County Public Schools. University of Maryland mentors work one-on-one with students twice a week, providing extra instruction and support in reading and writing. All mentors receive extensive training in Reading Recovery and general tutoring methods.
The Maryland Reading Program runs Tuesday through Thursday, from approximately 7:30 to 10:30 am. Mentors are required to work at least one, consistent day a week for the duration of the semester. MRP is being conducted IN-PERSON, and transportation to/from the schools is provided.
General Program Schedule
Day of Mentoring *Although times are approximate, MRP will always stay in the 7:30-10:30 time block
- 7:30 am: Meet at LCSL Office, gather materials, and leave for site
- 8:00 am: Arrive at site and pick-up first student
- 8:10-8:40 am: Mentoring Session #1
- 8:40-8:50 am: Drop-off first student and pick-up second student
- 8:50-9:20 am: Mentoring Session #2
- 9:30-10:00 am: Team meeting (general debrief or equity discussion)
- 10:00-10:30 am: Return to campus
MRP Goals and Benefits
- Engage children in enjoyable experiences with literature, reading, writing, and listening.
- Help children feel successful by providing positive feedback and support.
- Improve reading fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and decoding skills.
- Improve spelling of high-frequency words and use of spelling patterns in unknown words.
- Develop a sense of the importance of community involvement among University of Maryland students.
Maryland Math Program (MMP)
The Maryland Math Program (formerly America Counts) is an after-school math tutoring program for fourth-grade students. University of Maryland mentors work with groups of two to four students twice a week after school, providing homework help and engaging students in math "centers" that review difficult math concepts in an active, hands-on way.
The Maryland Math Program runs Tuesday through Thursday, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Mentors are required to work at least one, consistent day a week for the duration of the semester. MMP is being conducted IN-PERSON, and transportation to/from the schools is provided.
General Program Schedule
Day of Mentoring *Although times are approximate, MMP will always stay in the 2:00-5:00 pm time block
- 2:00 pm - Meet at LCSL Office, gather materials, and leave for site
- 2:10 pm - Depart for school
- 2:30 pm - Arrive at school
- 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm - Small Group Mentoring & Homework Help
- 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm - Snack Time
- 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Center
- 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Team Meeting & Reflection
- 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Return to campus
MMP Goals and Benefits
Maryland Math Program participants will:
- Experience enriching activities that develop a positive attitude about mathematics, increase motivation, and link basic mathematical concepts to everyday life skills
- Boost their self-confidence and self-esteem in their ability to do mathematics
- Be exposed to career possibilities that utilize mathematical concepts and skills, such as engineering, computer science and math education
- Develop collaborative thinking and teamwork
- Improve strategies for taking mathematics assessments and gain insight to solving complex problems
Maryland Family Literacy Program (MFLP)
The Maryland Family Literacy Program (formerly Partners in Print) works in partnership with the Latino Student Fund to provide a supportive environment where local adults meet virtually with MFLP mentors to improve their English language skills. MFLP mentors develop lessons and activities that help adult participants with functional English language challenges, like scheduling appointments, visiting doctors, and other everyday tasks. MFLP mentors do not need to know a second language in order to participate.
The Maryland Family Literacy Program runs on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m., and is conducted virtually. Mentors are required to work at least one consistent day a week for the duration of the semester.
General Program Schedule
Day of Mentoring *Although times are approximate, MFLP will always stay in the 5:00-8:00 pm time block
- 5:00 pm- Log on to Zoom using the link provided by Maryland Mentor Corps Staff or Team Leaders
- 5:00-5:50 pm- Team meeting (general debrief, preparation & group discussion reflections)
- 6:00 -7:00 pm- Mentoring Session #1
- 7:00- 8:00 pm- Mentoring Session #2
MFLP Goals
The Maryland Family Literacy Program will:
- Provide participants with guidance for English language acquisition.
- Offer participants reading, writing, and conversational practice in English.
- Support English language learners in the community.
Higher Achievement Middle School Program (HAMS)
The Higher Achievement Middle School Program is a community partnership reading and mentoring program catered towards 5th-8th graders. University of Maryland mentors work with a small group of students at least once a week on their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
The Higher Achievement Middle School Program runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Mentors are required to work at least one, consistent day a week for the duration of the semester. HAMS is being conducted IN-PERSON, and transportation to/from the school is provided.
General Program Schedule
Day of Mentoring *Although times are approximate, HAMS will always stay in the 4:00-7:00 pm time block
- 4:00 pm - Meet at LCSL Office, gather materials, and leave for site
- 4:30 pm - Arrive and Sign In
- 4:30- 5:25 pm - Mentoring Sessions [Learning Block]
- 5:30-6:00 pm - Community Meetings and small group activities (TUESDAY GROUP) OR High School Readiness Workshops (WEDNESDAY GROUP)
- 6:00-6:30 pm- Team Meeting & Reflection
- 6:30 - 7:00 pm - Return to campus
HAMS Program Goals & Benefits
- Provide quality literacy tutoring for middle school students
- Prepare students with the necessary skills for high school and specialized higher education programs
- Encourage the pursuit of higher education
- UMD students can foster connections and create mentor-mentee relationships with middle school students
Latino Student Fund K-12 Tutoring Program (LSF)
The Latino Student Fund K-12 In-Person Tutoring Program is a community partnership with the Latino Student Fund to provide tutoring services to local elementary school students. University of Maryland provide tutoring services in reading, math, and other topics to students once a week.
The Latino Student Fund K-12 In-Person Tutoring Program runs on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Mentors are required to work once a week for the duration of the semester. The LSF K-12 In-Person Tutoring Program site is at UMD and takes place in Stamp.
General Program Schedule
Daily Mentoring *Although times are approximate, LSF will always stay in the 9:00-12 pm time block
- 9:00- 9:30 am: Arrival and Team Meeting & Reflection
- 9:30-10:00 am: Student Mentee Arrival (tutors support set up)
- 10:00 -11:20 am: Worksheets/Homework
- 11:20-11:25 am: Mentoring Clean-up
- 11:25-11:30 am: Fill out Feedback /Progress Sheet for student mentee
- 11:30 -11:50 am: Game time with student mentee
- 11:50 -12:00 pm: Clean-up/ Announcements
LSF K-12 Program Goals & Benefits
- Improve reading ability and comprehension skills
- Increase knowledge on foundational math topics
- Provide guidance to advance student writing abilities
- Foster connections by engaging with elementary school students on a weekly basis