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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Answering the Call to Teach
Mariana came to Literacy First during a transitional time in her life after graduating college, and wasn’t sure what her next step would be after serving. She didn’t expect to fall in love with teaching and pursue it as the next step in her career, but after her first year of service she decided to return and work toward her teaching certification.
Read MoreSpotlight 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.
Tutor 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 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 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.
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