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TAFT-S-102 Student Tutor Application v1.0

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Section I: Student Basic Information

Please provide the student’s basic contact information.

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Date of Birth

Gender

Student Email

Phone/Mobile

Current Grade Level

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

About you: Please tell us a little about yourself.

Section II: Location & School Information

Please tell us where the student is located and which school the student attends.

1. Where are you primarily located?

United States

Outside the United States

2. Which state are you primarily located in?

2. Please specify your country

3. City

4. School Name

5. School District (Optional)

6. School Type

If you choose other, please specify:

7. Learning Environment

Traditional Classroom

Hybrid Learning

Virtual / Online Learning

Homeschool

Other

If you choose other, please specify:

Section III: Academic Profile & Subject Strengths

Please tell us about your academic background, subject strengths, and areas where you feel prepared to support other students.

A. Academic Information

1. Current GPA (Optional)

2. Advanced Coursework (Optional)

Honors

Dual Enrollment

Gifted Program

None

Other

If you choose other, please specify :

3. Academic Awards or Recognition (Optional)

B. Subject Strengths

4. Which subjects would you feel comfortable tutoring?

Mathematics

Science

English Language Arts

Reading

Writing

Social Studies / History

Computer Science

Foreign Languages

Test Preparation

Gifted / Advanced Learning

Study Skills

Organization & Time Management

Other

5. Which subject is your strongest? Select up to 3 subjects.

Mathematics

Science

English Language Arts

Reading

Writing

Social Studies / History

Computer Science

Foreign Languages

Test Preparation

Gifted / Advanced Learning

Study Skills

Organization & Time Management

Other

C. Confidence

6. How confident do you feel helping another student learn?*

Very Confident

Confident

Somewhat Confident

Not Sure Yet

How would you describe your overall academic performance?

Outstanding

Above Average

Average

Improving

Prefer not to say

D. Academic Habits

7. What study habits help you succeed in school?

Section IV: Student Tutor Readiness Assessment

The following questions help us better understand your readiness to become a TAFT Student Tutor. We are interested in learning about your experiences, attitudes, and potential—not finding “perfect” answers.

① Commitment to Support Others

Question 1A: Why are you interested in becoming a TAFT Student Tutor?

Question 1B: What do you enjoy most about helping other people learn or succeed?

② Communication Skills

Question 2A: Imagine that one of your classmates is struggling to understand a lesson. What would you do?

Question 2B: How do you usually explain something when another student does not understand it the first time?

③ Empathy & Collaboration

Question 3A: Describe a time when you helped someone learn or solve a problem. (This can be at school, at home, in your community, or anywhere else.)

Question 3B: Describe a time when you worked together with others to complete a project or solve a challenge. What role did you play?

④ Leadership Potential

Question 4A: Have you ever taken initiative in a class, club, team, or community activity?

Yes

Please describe your experience.

Question 4B: If you notice that no one is taking the lead during a group activity, what would you most likely do?

Volunteer to organize the group.

Help others work together.

Wait until someone else takes the lead.

Support whoever becomes the leader.

Other (Please specify)

⑤ Growth Mindset

Question 5A: Tell us about a challenge you faced and how you worked through it.

Question 5B: When you receive constructive feedback from a teacher or mentor, what do you usually do?

Reflect and try to improve.

Ask questions to better understand.

Practice until I improve.

Feel discouraged but keep trying.

Other (Please specify)

⑥ Cultural Awareness

Question 6A: TAFT values respect for people from different backgrounds and experiences. Please tell us how you help create an inclusive and respectful learning environment.

Question 6B: Have you ever worked or learned with people whose backgrounds or experiences were different from yours? What did you learn from that experience?

⑦ A Desire to Make a Positive Difference

Question 7A: If you become a TAFT Student Tutor, what positive impact would you like to make?

Question 7B: What kind of person do you hope younger students will remember you as?

⑧ Additional Information

Question 8: Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? You may share any additional strengths, experiences, or personal qualities that were not covered above.

Section V: Parent / Guardian Information

Parent or guardian information is required for applicants under 18 years of age. A parent or legal guardian must be aware of and support this application.

1. Parent / Guardian Name

2. Relationship to Student

Mother

Father

Legal Guardian

Grandparent

Other

3. Parent / Guardian Email

4. Parent / Guardian Phone Number

5. Preferred Method of Communication

Phone Call

Text Message

WeChat

6 Does your parent/guardian support your application?

Yes

Not yet, but we have discussed it

I still need to discuss it with my parent/guardian

7. Parent/Guardian Comments (Would your parent or guardian like to share anything with TAFT?)

8. Emergency Contact Name

9. Emergency Contact Phone Number

Section VI: Availability & Commitment

Please tell us about your availability so we can match you with appropriate training and tutoring opportunities.

Question 1: Which days are you generally available?

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Question 2: What times are you usually available? Your availability helps us match you with appropriate training sessions, tutoring opportunities, and program locations. You are not expected to be available during all of the times you select.

After School

Weekday Evening

Saturday Morning

Saturday Afternoon

Saturday Evening

Sunday Morning

Sunday Afternoon

Sunday Evening

Question 3: Approximately how many hours per week could you commit?

Less than 1 hour

1–2 hours

2–3 hours

3–5 hours

More than 5 hours

Question 4: Are you willing to complete the required TAFT Student Tutor Training before tutoring?

Yes

I’d like more information

Question 5: Are you willing to participate in periodic reflection meetings and feedback sessions?

Yes

Maybe

Question 6: Is there anything that might affect your availability during the school year?

Section VII: Future Educator Interest & Reflection

TAFT encourages students to explore leadership, mentoring, and education as meaningful ways to make a positive impact. We’d love to learn more about your interests and future goals.

Question 1: Have you ever considered becoming a teacher, mentor, coach, or educator in the future?

Yes

Maybe

Not sure

Question 2: What interests you most about working with younger students?

Question 3: Which opportunities would you like to explore through TAFT?

Tutoring

Mentoring

Leadership Development

Educational Research

Workshops

Youth Advisory Board

Future Educator Pathway

Community Service

Question 4: Where do you hope to see yourself in the next five years?

Question 5: Is there anything else you would like the TAFT Selection Committee to know?

Section VIII: Review & Submit

Please review your application carefully before submitting. You may go back to previous steps to make changes.

Review Your Application

Before submitting your application, please use the Previous button to review each section and make any necessary corrections.

Once submitted, your application will be considered final.

Student Acknowledgment

I confirm that my parent or guardian is aware of and supports my participation in this application and related TAFT activities.

Tutor Applicant Agreement

I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee selection as a TAFT Student Tutor.

I understand that selected Student Tutors are expected to complete required training before beginning tutoring activities.

I understand that continued participation may depend on attendance, commitment, and program expectations.

I agree that TAFT Foundation may contact me and/or my parent or guardian regarding this application.

Parent Acknowledgement

I confirm that my parent or legal guardian is aware of and supports my application to become a TAFT Student Tutor.