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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Where the Heart Is: Sharing Wisdom From My Service Year and Living in Texas
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.
Read MoreFalling 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 MoreAnswering 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 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 MoreMore than a Service Year
When I applied for this position through AmeriCorps, I was not sure about the next step in my path. This job as a Literacy First tutor found me and changed so much.
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.
Brotherly 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 MoreA Midyear Reflection on My Transformative Journey with Literacy First
Reflection written by Samira Lott, 2023-2024 English Literacy Tutor As we begin the new year, Literacy First AmeriCorps tutors are preparing to enter the second half of their service terms. […]
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