America Reads - Tutor
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Bradley University
Peoria, IL, US
Summary
Tutors work with elementary-aged children in small groups or one-on-one settings to improve their literacy skills. They are responsible for adapting to the children's needs, providing guidance, and observing student progress.
Job Description
MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Serve as an America Reads Tutor!
YOU MUST BE WORK-STUDY ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
The America Reads Tutoring Program is currently accepting applications throughout the academic year. This program combines community service, rewarding work experience, and a chance to make a difference in future generations. The America Reads Program aims to help elementary aged children (ages K-8) learn to read independently through small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
*Successful tutors may continue employment through the spring and subsequent years, if eligible.
Monday - Thursday, Afternoon/Evenings, 2-9 hours/week
*All tutoring is completed by 7:30 pm
Key Responsibilities
- Working in small groups/one-on-one with elementary aged children to improve literacy skills
- Adapting to children's support needs
- Providing guidance to children for their areas of focus
- Observing improvement/progress of children
Qualifications
- Minimum availability of 2 shifts per week
- Full-time Student at Bradley University
- Work-study eligible
- Prior experience in youth tutoring is preferred but not required
Skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Patience
- Positivity
If you have any questions, email America Reads Graduate Assistant Elsie Kibby in the Smith Career Center at [email protected].
TO APPLY:
Candidates must electronically submit an application with a resume and a statement of interest (<300 words) to be considered for a tutoring position.
In order to qualify for the program, you MUST have work study noted as part of your financial aid package. Some undergraduate students (with limited family resources as determined by the results of the FAFSA) qualify for Work Study funds to help offset costs of college. This is a federally-funded opportunity to earn "spending money" through part-time, on-campus employment. Eligibility for work-study does not guarantee you will find a campus job. Contact Financial Services for more information or to see if you qualify at 309-677-3089 or [email protected]
We live in an increasingly interconnected world where discovery happens through collaboration that spans technical and socioeconomic boundaries. We support the National Science Foundation’s assertion that national and global societal challenges cannot be solved by a single discipline. Therefore, to prepare the leaders of tomorrow, we embrace the idea of convergence, which allows our graduates to develop critical thinking skills to tackle the complex challenges that face humanity. Here in the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, we seek to infuse interdisciplinary approaches in our curricula, research efforts and community service, in partnership with stakeholders, to provide students with exceptional learning experiences and the ability to contribute solutions with positive societal impact.
We invite you to visit our Business and Engineering Convergence Center, home to state-of-the-art laboratories, active learning classrooms, and collaborative learning spaces. We offer BS civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial and manufacturing engineering programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, manufacturing engineering technology program accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, and a construction management program accredited by ACCE. We offer an array of engineering masters degrees as well. Strong ties with national and international industry partners allow us to provide cutting-edge experiential learning opportunities for our students, including industry-sponsored senior design projects. Our engineering and technology alumni include industry leaders at Fortune 500 companies, trailblazing innovators and entrepreneurs, and top-level researchers and academic leaders.
Visit our webpage at https://www.bradley.edu/academic/colleges/egt/ or contact us at [email protected] to discover more about the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology.
Founded
1897
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Peoria, Illinois
We live in an increasingly interconnected world where discovery happens through collaboration that spans technical and socioeconomic boundaries. We support the National Science Foundation’s assertion that national and global societal challenges cannot be solved by a single discipline. Therefore, to prepare the leaders of tomorrow, we embrace the idea of convergence, which allows our graduates to develop critical thinking skills to tackle the complex challenges that face humanity. Here in the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, we seek to infuse interdisciplinary approaches in our curricula, research efforts and community service, in partnership with stakeholders, to provide students with exceptional learning experiences and the ability to contribute solutions with positive societal impact.
We invite you to visit our Business and Engineering Convergence Center, home to state-of-the-art laboratories, active learning classrooms, and collaborative learning spaces. We offer BS civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial and manufacturing engineering programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, manufacturing engineering technology program accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, and a construction management program accredited by ACCE. We offer an array of engineering masters degrees as well. Strong ties with national and international industry partners allow us to provide cutting-edge experiential learning opportunities for our students, including industry-sponsored senior design projects. Our engineering and technology alumni include industry leaders at Fortune 500 companies, trailblazing innovators and entrepreneurs, and top-level researchers and academic leaders.
Visit our webpage at https://www.bradley.edu/academic/colleges/egt/ or contact us at [email protected] to discover more about the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology.
Founded
1897
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Peoria, Illinois
