Training and experience

Who can be a tutor?

Any caring adult who is passionate about making a difference in the community and supporting students, with the time and flexibility to tutor them through the high-impact tutoring model, has the opportunity to be a tutor.

Many districts simply require a high school degree, while some districts require some college credit or an associate’s degree.

Training and support we provide

We provide all tutors with 20 hours of training to be completed during the first couple weeks of employment, all online and self-paced. We cover foundational literacy, small group tutoring, as well as how to engage students academically and connect interpersonally.

During the school year, we also provide ongoing support to corps members through NCEC learning coaches, who are available to meet with tutors individually.

Professional and school credit

Continuing education

Each corps member receives a certificate of completion which can be used for CEU (continuing education unit) credit for North Carolina licensure requirements.

School credit

School districts or institutions of higher education may review the training received and utilize the hours for district-level training, course credit, or practicum credit. Awarding credit is at the purview of the district or institution.

Real-world experience

Apart from credit, many corps members find tutoring an invaluable experience that helps them prepare for teaching, commit to a career choice, or simply have a professional environment in which to grow.

“A whole new level” – The impact in Chatham County Schools

What people are saying

One of the great things about our tutors is they're using the same curriculum that we're using in the classroom. They're training not only through North Carolina Education Corps, but also just from being in the classrooms with the teachers and being able to support kids.

Erica Engel, Academic Coach, Asheville City Schools

There is nothing more important than the fact that these tutors are vetted and trained before they come to us. All teachers in North Carolina are going through LETRS^® training to learn about the science of reading, and the training that's provided to the tutors through North Carolina Education Corps.

Leigh Ann Cardman, Coordinator of Integrated Academic and Behavior Supports, Chatham County Schools

Having solid training, not just in literacy but in the science of reading, we have truly started seeing those gains from kindergarten to first grade to second grade. Our third grade teachers are able to come along and say, “We're seeing light bulbs come on that we have not seen before”.

Lynn Plummer, Chief Academic Officer, Stanly County Schools

Professional learning overview

North Carolina Education Corps (NCEC) prioritizes the professional learning of corps members to help them thrive as high-impact tutors. Read our full overview to learn more about corps member learning and support, preparation, goals, and learning scope and sequence.