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New Tutors
New Tutors
Welcome to CMC! We are thrilled to have you join our amazing community of volunteers. Below are several resources specifically for you to reference while completing New Tutor Training.
Curriculum Circus
Curriculum Circus
An overview of books we use at CMC
Side by Side Refresher
Side by Side Refresher
Tutoring with our most widely-used book series, Side by Side
Shape of the Hour - Part 1
Shape of the Hour - Part 1
How to spend your time during a tutoring session
Copy of CMC New Tutor Checklist - Online.pdfNew Tutor Checklist FY21.pdfTutoring Tutorials
Tutoring Tutorials
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Learn about
Using the Side by Side series
Working with emerging literacy students
Answering tough grammar questions
Our students' primary languages
And so much more!
Online Tutoring
Online Tutoring
Remote tutoring might seem hard at first, but these resources make it easier.
Remote Tutoring Training
Remote Tutoring Training
An overview of remote tutoring at CMC
Remote Tutoring Tips & Tricks
Remote Tutoring Tips & Tricks
How to conduct an online tutoring session
Copy of CMC Online Tutor Instructions - Zoom.pdfA step-by-step guide for creating a Zoom account and starting a meeting
Copy of CMC Online Tutor Instructions - eText & Workbooks.pdfLog-in information for accessing the Side by Side eText
CMC Online Tutor Instructions - Digital Tutor Logs.pdfInstructions for accessing and using online tutoring logs
Copy of How to Virtually Administer Side by Side Tests to Your Student.pdfHow to virtually administer Side by Side tests to your student
Book Overview Handouts
Book Overview Handouts
Learn more about the books we use for tutoring.
Copy of 1. Laubach handout.pdfCopy of 2. What's Next+Talk of the Block handout.pdfCopy of 3. Survival English handout.pdfCopy of 4. Side by Side handout.pdfCopy of 5. Challenger handout.pdfCopy of 6. Citizenship handout.pdfCitizenship Tutoring Resources
Citizenship Tutoring Resources
Here are many resources for helping students prepare for the US Citizenship Exam, primarily created by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Here are many resources for helping students prepare for the US Citizenship Exam, primarily created by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
*Please note that the N-400 included here is for reference only. DO NOT fill out the N-400 for your student.
*Please note that the N-400 included here is for reference only. DO NOT fill out the N-400 for your student.
Copy of THE 2008 CITIZENSHIP TEST handout revised 2021.pdfThe Citizenship Test: 4 Parts
The Citizenship Test: 4 Parts
A basic overview of the US Citizenship Test
Copy of 10 Steps to Naturalization - USCIS (April 2019).pdf10 Steps to Naturalization
10 Steps to Naturalization
An overview of the US naturalization process provided by USCIS
Copy of 2.) USCIS 100 Questions.pdf100 Civics Questions
100 Civics Questions
Questions asked during the civics portion of the exam
Copy of Reading Vocab.pdfReading Vocabulary
Reading Vocabulary
Vocabulary used during the reading portion of the exam
Copy of Writing Vocab.pdfWriting Vocabulary
Writing Vocabulary
Vocabulary used during the writing portion of the exam
Reading _ Writing Practice Sentences.docx.pdfSentences for the US Citizenship English Test
Sentences for the US Citizenship English Test
Sentences that may appear during the English portion of the exam
Copy of Teacher's Guide - Key Concepts of N-400 - Copy.pdfUnderstanding Key Concepts in Form N-400
Understanding Key Concepts in Form N-400
A teaching guide for helping students prepare for their interview
Copy of N-400.pdfForm N-400, Application for Naturalization
Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
FOR REFERENCE ONLY - DO NOT FILL OUT FOR STUDENTS!
Copy of Dates.pdfDates - N-400 Vocabulary
Dates - N-400 Vocabulary
Worksheet
Copy of Addresses.pdfAddresses - N-400 Vocabulary
Addresses - N-400 Vocabulary
Worksheet
Copy of Family_Children.pdfChildren - N-400 Vocabulary
Children - N-400 Vocabulary
Worksheet
Copy of Marital_Status.pdfMarital Status & Spouses - N-400 Vocabulary
Marital Status & Spouses - N-400 Vocabulary
Worksheet
Other Resources
Other Resources
If you need materials, have a question, or just want to tell us how tutoring is going, please call or email the Education staff at education@cmc-cr.org. We're happy to support you in any way we can!
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