This past year, about 65% of Literacy First students identified as multilingual, who spoke a language other than English at home or were enrolled in a dual language or English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. One of our English literacy tutors, Andrea, supported a French-speaking student who was simultaneously learning to speak and read in English. Andrea shares how she adapted her approach to best support her student’s multilingual learning process and subsequent growth.
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Practicing Positive Self-Talk With Damien
It can be very difficult to shift your attitude, but if you have a positive mindset and are willing, you can do anything you set your mind to. Damien is a perfect example of this.
Read MoreFalling in Love With Reading With Roshina
Learning to read is more than just learning to sound out the words on a page. As Maria discovered while working with one student, Roshina, it’s also about building an identity as a reader by understanding and connecting with stories. Find out how Roshina developed a deeper love for reading with Maria’s support.
Read MoreGrowing Confidence with Lydia
Countless Literacy First tutors have witnessed first-hand the joy and confidence that students unlock once they find the key to reading. This was the case for Jenny, who is now in her second year as a tutor. Last year, Jenny had the pleasure of working with Lydia and seeing her confidence grow throughout the year. Jenny shares Lydia’s story here.
Read MoreThe Gift of Reading with Julian
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.
Read More“But I Know How to Read!”
When second-year tutor Isabella returned to the campus she had tutored at her first year, she was excited to see familiar student faces. But when she saw one of the students she had worked with the year before, Isabella was surprised that they didn’t remember reading with her.
Read MoreBrotherly 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 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 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 […]
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