Resources for America Reads Tutors

"Not only did I teach my kids how to read, but I taught a seven year old how to tie his shoe." --from one of our America Reads' tutors

Benefits of being an America Reads Tutor

First, as an America Reads tutor, you can make a difference in the lives of students in our community. Think about that! You could be sitting at a desk, but, no, you decide to help elementary students become more proficient readers. Second, you earn money towards you education. Here is what you can earn as an America Reads tutor:

• $10.00/hour for the first semester of the first year

• $11.00/hour after the first semester of the first year

• $12.00/hour during your second year

• $13.00/hour during your third year

• $14.00/hour in the fourth year

• $1.00/hour extra for America Reads student leaders

Becoming an America Reads Tutor

All America Reads tutors are enrolled in the Federal Work Study program. To find out if you qualify for this program, contact the student employment coordinator:

Tracy A. Worthey
200A King Building
Tel: 704-687-2069

If you qualify as a Work Study student, then contact the office manager of the Dept. of Reading & Elementary Education:

Precious James
367 COED Building
Tel: 704-687-7902

Dr. Bruce Taylor
384 COED Building
Tel: 704-687-8707

Scheduled Tutor Meetings

UNC Charlotte's America Reads tutors meet regularly during the academic year for ongoing training and support. All tutors are required to attend meetings every other week.

Our Spring 2008 schedule for meetings is every other Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tutors are required to attend one of these meetings:

• Friday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

• Friday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

• Friday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

• Friday, March 14 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

• Friday, March 28 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

• Friday, April 11 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

• Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

Initial Training Dates for Spring 2008

All first year tutors must attend one training. These trainings are held in the conference room next to the Department of Reading and Elementary Education (COED 367):

• Friday, Jan. 18 from 1 to 4:00 p.m.

• Friday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon

• Friday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 4:00 p.m.

• Friday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 4:00 p.m.

Tutor Drop-in Program Sites

In order to help tutors earn as much of their Work Study award as possible, we have some tutoring sites that allow our tutors to drop in to help students with reading and homework. Currently, the following sites allow tutors to stop in to help students. Please note days and times--there is no need to call ahead:

Resources to Download

Helpful Websites

Contact UNCC America Reads for more information.