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Experience Corps impact
Educators, members and community leaders
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Jessica McLaren
Program Coordinator
Metropolitan Family Service
503-232-0007 x 217
jessicam@metfamily.org

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"It's like a job. You have goals. You see results" -Yuriy, Experience Corps Member

Program Impact

Portland Program Impact In the 2007-2008 school year:

  • Students improved an average of one full grade level after working with an Experience Corps member.

  • 89% of students made significant progress after working with an Experience Corps member.

  • 92% of teachers agreed that tutoring improved students' academic self-confidence.

  • 100% of teachers reported that students made significant behavioral improvements as a result of Experience Corps tutoring.

  • 89% of teachers agreed that tutoring improved students' academic self-confidence.

  • 97% of teachers were satisfied with the quality of assistance provided by Experience Corps tutors.

  • 100% of teachers reported that having an Experience Corps member in the classroom improved the overall learning environment.

  • 92% of Experience Corps members agreed that their service was useful to the community.

  • 100% of Experience Corps members agreed that their service was useful to the students and the school.

  • 100% of Experience Corps members were satisfied with their experience.