En Camino Con La Comunidad is a tutoring program designed for disadvantaged and at-risk elementary school students pre-K to 5th grade. UMD tutors will be matched with a group of students to help with homework assignments, reading and math skills. The program is held in the community room of the University Landing Apartments in Langley Park (15 min drive from College Park). Transportation is provided; we meet at the Memorial Chapel at 3:10 p.m. every Wednesday and will be back on campus by 5:30pm. Full semester commitment is not required!
Langley Park, MD is one of the most densely populated and crime ridden locations in the DC area. Children here are at high risk for gang violence, substance abuse, and teen pregnancy. By forming relationships with university students, we hope that these children will gain positive role models and look to education as a solution. Furthermore, many of the children in Langley Park are first or second generation immigrants from Central America. Their parents may work extra hours and therefore are not able to help with homework, or they may not read or speak English, making it difficult for them to work with their children on developing reading and writing. It is critical for these kids to get practice working on their academic skills with an adult.
Contact Person: Mariela Trejo
Contact Email: trejo.mariela@gmail.com
Website URL: http://lutheranterps.com/
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