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BMPC625 MontgomeryAvenueBryn Mawr PA 19010Welcome
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BMPC Tutoring ProgramThe Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Tutoring Program brings together
approximately 120 elementary school children from North Philadelphia and
an equal number of students from public and independent high schools of
the western suburbs. Each elementary child is assigned a The Tuesday night children come from the Anna B. Pratt School, 22nd and Susquehanna; the Wednesday night children are from the William Dick School, 25th and Diamond. There are 32 adults involved as group leaders and librarians. Group
leaders usually work as a twosome with a group consisting of ten pairs
of child and tutor. The group leaders help create an atmosphere for The Tutoring Program is the oldest continuous volunteer program in the school district of Philadelphia. Commitment is high. Over the years, the program has served and helped approximately 4800 children and has been supported by over 4250 tutors and 475 adults. Many adults have worked in the program for years and volunteer tutors include second generation participants.
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school tutor and together they work on reading and writing skills.
Beginning its 40th year in September 2005, this program takes place at BMPC on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. In addition to academic goals,
the program helps children and tutors grow in self-confidence, become
more aware of each other's worlds, and develop friendships.
learning,
make suggestions if necessary, provide discipline, and organize group
activities. The adult leaders develop a relationship with both the
tutors and children.