Starting Jan. 28, local students in kindergarten-eighth grade will be able to schedule free, online, one-on-one appointments with knowledgeable tutors to get personalized help with their homework, all from the comfort of their homes.
Tutoring sessions will be offered by appointment only, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Appointments will be 30 or 60 minutes long and can be scheduled through a form on the library’s Request Homework Help webpage.
Once an appointment is scheduled, library staff member will send a confirmation email containing reservation details and a link to the secure meeting room for the tutoring session. Appointments are held using the free meeting platform GoToMeeting, which allows students to video chat with tutors directly and share their screen for an interactive tutoring experience.
During tutoring sessions, students can get help with their homework assignments or receive general subject-specific tutoring to boost their skills in certain areas. From assisting with math problems to looking over English essays, library tutors are happy to provide students with the support they need to complete their homework with success.
Tutors will also be able to help students use the library’s free online homework help resources for additional research and learning, including BrainFuse HelpNow!, ProQuest Homework Central, and Britannica School, which can be accessed anytime for around-the-clock academic support.
A library card is not necessary to receive online homework help, but it is required to access the library’s free homework resources on the website. Sign up for a free library eCard here, or stop by the Goleta, Solvang or Buellton libraries in person to register for a physical card during Sidewalk Service hours, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.
The library’s Homework Help tutors are caring volunteers; many are community members with years of experience in education and working with children. All library tutors have received training and background checks, and are looking forward to helping students reach their goals.
“We are so happy that we can connect local students with our wonderful tutors and provide this valuable resource to help them succeed in school,” said Elizabeth Saucedo, Goleta Valley Library children’s librarian.
To volunteer as a tutor in the Homework Help program, contact Brent Field, Goleta Valley Library supervising librarian, at bfield@cityofgoleta.org or 805-690-5137 for details and to receive an application.
For more information on programs and events at the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries, view the online calendar at www.GoletaValleyLibrary.org.
The Homework Help and Tutoring program is funded by the California Adult Education Program grant.