Countless Literacy First tutors have witnessed first-hand the joy and confidence that students unlock once they find the key to reading. This was the case for Jenny, who is now in her second year as a tutor. Last year, Jenny had the pleasure of working with Lydia and seeing her confidence grow throughout the year. Jenny shares Lydia’s story here.
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The Gift of Reading with Julian
You know you’ve made an impact on a first grader when he brings you a Minecraft-themed gift at the end of the school year. It was the last day of school, and it was time to say goodbye to each of my students before school let out and summer officially started.
Read More“But I Know How to Read!”
When second-year tutor Isabella returned to the campus she had tutored at her first year, she was excited to see familiar student faces. But when she saw one of the students she had worked with the year before, Isabella was surprised that they didn’t remember reading with her.
Read MoreBrotherly Motivation
This year I have been graced with the opportunity to work with 12 students so far. Many of my students draw from their families as inspiration for their success. Some want to be just like their parents or even their older siblings. This was the case for my two students who are brothers.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreWhat I Learned from My Kinder Friends
Throughout my service year, I tutored eight kindergarten friends. My experience teaching my youngest students taught me a lot, from learning how to manage behavior to how quickly children develop. I want to share what I learned from each of these students that I supported throughout the year.
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 MoreHow Service and a Special Student Helped Me Find My Career Path
Many of Literacy First’s AmeriCorps members apply to serve in order to explore professional development and career opportunities. As the school year comes to a close, Darby shares the story of a special student, Maiah, and reflects on how working with Maiah helped her realize her future career plans.
Read MoreStudent Story: Jesse
Jesse, one of my favorite second graders, started the year off a bit nervous and struggled with her confidence during our lessons together. Often, if she didn’t hit her reading goal on her first read-through, she would become incredibly upset and give up on trying.
Read MoreReading with Friends
A story about three friends learning to read at different times and in different ways with the same Literacy First tutor.
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