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.
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More 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 First Tutor As we begin the new year, Literacy First AmeriCorps tutors are preparing to enter the second half of their service […]
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 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 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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