"I
love to see Steven and Christopher's face when I appear at the door
of their classroom. They light up! Then they run to the door with a
smile on their faces. At times like those I know I'm making a
difference." --from
one of our America Reads' tutors
UNC Charlotte’s America Reads Challenge program is an extension of
the College of Education’s commitment to students, teachers and
families in Charlotte, NC and surrounding communities. UNC Charlotte
students, who are trained by faculty from the Dept. of Reading &
Elementary Education, tutor students in area elementary and middle
schools. Tutors are paid from Federal Work-Study funds which helps
them pay for tuition, books and living expenses.
America Reads tutors work with elementary and middle-level students
on a range of literacy skills including reading and writing. Tutors
work one-on-one or in small groups with students to improve reading
comprehension, fluency, decoding, and writing skills.
We at UNC Charlotte are committed to the success of the America
Reads Challenge. We provide:
Initial
training for tutors
Ongoing
support and training as well as onsite help when needed
Communication
with school partners with a goal of providing consistent and
relevant support for students
America Reads Tutoring Program
at UNC Charlotte
America Reads tutors work with elementary and middle-level students
on a range of literacy skills including reading and writing. Tutors
work one-on-one or in small groups with students to improve reading
comprehension, fluency, decoding, and writing skills.