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 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 MoreTutoring with Empathy
Teaching children how to read is just one aspect of what Literacy First tutors do each day. In order to focus during their time with their tutors, students need a safe space for learning. Rebecca, shares how one of her students taught her that patience and empathy are essential skills in education.
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.
A 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. […]
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 […]
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