Lauren served as an AmeriCorps member with Literacy First before pursuing medical school. She moved from North Dakota to Texas for her year of service as an English Literacy Tutor and quickly found ways to get involved in her new community. In this blog, Lauren reflects on what she learned from her experience and what she will take with her in her future career as a physician.
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Spotlight on Monica Ortiz: Living Her Life’s Mission through Literacy First
Monica, our AmeriCorps Coach Manager, recently celebrated her
10-year anniversary as a staff member. In honor of this milestone, we sat down with her to learn more about who she is, her career journey, and the role Literacy First has played in her life over the past decade. Find out how Monica’s decision to serve through AmeriCorps with Literacy First transformed her life path.
The Power of Perseverance: Izaiah’s Reading Journey
Reflection written by Skylar Joseph, 2022-2024 English Literacy Tutor and AmeriCorps Leader As I reflect on my journey with Literacy First, a profound story of service comes to mind—one that […]
Read MoreTutor Interview: From Tutor to Teacher to Potential Policymaker with Bri Vargas
Literacy First tutors apply to serve in this role for a whole host of reasons. We welcome tutors from various life stages, some with years of teaching and professional experience […]
Read MoreSweet Girl: My Wish for Sara
As the school year drew to a close this past spring, Literacy First tutors overwhelmingly wished for one thing—more time with the students who were so close to graduating but […]
Read MoreTutor Interview: Pursuing Teaching Dreams with Hannah Tymonek
Hear from Hannah Tymonek, a 2022-2023 Literacy First English tutor who will return for the 2023-2024 school year as a Leader. Hannah plans to pursue her dreams of becoming a teacher while serving a second year with us.
Read MoreClaire Hagen Alvarado Reflects on One Year as Literacy First Director
Literacy First Director, Claire Hagen Alvarado, reflects on what she learned in her first year in the role and what she’s looking forward to in the future.
Read MoreSpotlight on Cristina López: Former Tutor, Current Staff
Cristina López began her journey with Literacy First as a tutor in the early 2000’s when Literacy First was known as ACE: A Community for Education. Her time as a […]
Read MoreMeet Literacy First Director Claire Hagen Alvarado, Ed.L.D.
For Literacy First Director Claire Hagen Alvarado, Ed.L.D., a lifetime of both personal and professional experiences have converged to inform her passion for bilingualism and literacy, and her dedication to providing students with the environment within which they feel safe taking the risks needed to develop those skills.
Read MoreLearning to Learn
Literacy First tutor Sophie and her student Enzo have learned together the many pieces that make up a successful learning environment.
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