By Charleye Browning-Perry, 2023–2024 English Literacy Tutor I was really hard on myself in school as a kid. My confidence was destroyed by bad grades, homework took hours, and I […]
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Falling in Love With Reading With Roshina
Learning to read is more than just learning to sound out the words on a page. As Maria discovered while working with one student, Roshina, it’s also about building an identity as a reader by understanding and connecting with stories. Find out how Roshina developed a deeper love for reading with Maria’s support.
Read MoreGrowing Confidence with Lydia
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.
Read MoreThe 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 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 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 MoreCelebrating Our AmeriCorps Members’ Impact
As AmeriCorps Texas Week comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the collective impact our tutors have had in our community over the past 29 years.
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