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Student Employment Program
Family Literacy Project
Become a reading tutor for elementary school
children
Make a big difference in the life of a child!
America Reads cultivate a partnership between Moraine Valley Community College and area public schools, providing a high quality mentoring program that enriches learning opportunities for both college and elementary school students. America Reads Tutors assist with students in Kindergarten to third grade who are struggling with reading.
History
The
America Reads program is an initiative to help all children gain the
ability to read independently and on grade level by the third grade.
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40 percent of the
nation's children are not reading well enough by the end of the third grade
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Studies find that
sustained, individualized attention can greatly raise reading levels,
especially when combined with parental involvement
(National Assessment of Educational Progress, 1994)
"I worked one-on-one and in group projects with
little kids, whose first language is not English, and it was so satisfying to
see these children learning through my help. I made a difference. These kids
really look forward to seeing you, so you have to be dedicated. And really,
everyday feels so rewarding and uplifting when I came to Dorn Primary School.
This experience is going to help me with my future goals to work in education."
-Jameel Shukair, Student, Moraine Valley
Community College, Former America Reads Tutor, 2009-2011
"I really enjoyed working as an America Reads
tutor and making a contribution. It was a great experience that I would
recommend to anyone who enjoys children and reading."
- Tristan Sumpter, Student, Moraine Valley
Community College, Former America Reads Tutor, 2009-2010
"I absolutely loved working with the kids at Burr
Oak Academy as an America Reads tutor. I also learned how to communicate better
and gained some good skills that I know will take me places and help me be a
better mom."
- Nikki Jones, Moraine Valley Community
College, Former America Reads Tutor, 2008-2010
"I am very grateful for the America Reads program.
I learned how to be patient and got great experience working with different 2nd
graders. I hope to work in education in the future and this has been priceless.
Thank you Job Resource Center and Burr Oak Academy for giving me the
opportunity."
- Pamela Wiley, Moraine Valley Community
College, Former America Reads Tutor, 2008-2009
To be eligible for consideration as a
tutor, students need to meet the following requirements:
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Received a Federal
Work-Study award through Financial Aid
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Enrolled in a
minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (fall and spring)
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Available to work
during regular school hours
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Have access to
reliable transportation
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Interested in
experience working with children
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Pass background and
fingerprint check
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Commitment to
program participation
Students are required to
complete an interview and provide a writing sample. Upon hire, America Reads
students must complete student employment orientation and hiring paperwork.
To apply,
please follow the
Student Employment Application.
Please contact us at
jrc@morainevalley.edu or (708)
974-5737 if you have any questions. |
