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America Reads

The America Reads program fosters a commitment to literacy through dedicated tutoring in diverse elementary schools. Key expectations include professionalism, consistency, and a proactive attitude. Tutors are encouraged to communicate with site coordinators and understand the needs of their campus. Participants will receive site placements and schedules by 9/4. Key locations include George Peabody Elementary, Rosa Parks Elementary, and Tenderloin Community School, each serving unique demographics. Essential resources, including logs and policy handouts, are provided for effective support.

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America Reads

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  1. America Reads Fall 2014

  2. Tutor Expectations • Dedication and Consistency • Professionalism • Be Proactive and Take Initiative!

  3. Policies • America Reads Contract • Sick leave, lunches, breaks • What is America Reads?

  4. Site Introductions • Receive site placement, rough schedule, and contact info from Grad. Asst. by 9/4 • Reach out to Site Coordinator and let them know your first shift • ask for a brief overview or orientation to the campus! Important things to ask: • What are the needs of this campus? • What am I expected to bring? • Who am I working with (student and teacher) • Give the America Reads Handout to your coordinator and teacher so they know exactly what you should be doing!

  5. Tutor Logs and Wiki!

  6. Where are we located? • Learning and Writing Center (Cowell 215) • Sites: • George Peabody Elementary (SFUSD) • Rosa Parks Elementary (SFUSD) • Yick Wo Elementary (SFUSD) • Tenderloin Community School (SFUSD) • Sanchez Elementary (SFUSD) • Booker T. Washington Community Service Center • Prince Hall After School Program

  7. George Peabody • Located in the Inner Richmond • Very small, tight-knit school community • Has afterschool program • Demographics • Serves grades K-5 • Predominantly Caucasian, with strong Asian and Hispanic populations • About 16% of students are ELLs

  8. Rosa Parks • Located in the Western Addition (very close to Japantown) • Demographics • 390 students grades K-5 • Diverse population (African-American, Asian, Hispanic, Caucasian are largest populations) • 29% of students are ELLs and over half qualify for free or reduced lunch • Reading Partners Program

  9. Tenderloin Community • Located in the Tenderloin • Reading Partners program • Demographics • Serves over 350 students • Very diverse (large Hispanic, Asian, Caucasian, and African-American populations) • 95% of students receive free or reduced lunch • Over half of students are ELLs

  10. Yick Wo • Located in North Beach (furthest location from USF) • Demographics • 263 students grades K-5 • Predominantly Asian and Caucasian populations • 32% of students are ELLs • Half of students receive free or reduced lunch • Relatively high-ranked school with a strong ELL program

  11. Sanchez • Located in the Mission • Demographics • 266 Students in grades K-5 • Predominantly Hispanic population • 66% of students considered ELLs and 90% receive free or reduced lunch • Reading Partners program • Considered a high-need school

  12. Booker T. • Located in the Western Addition • After School (2pm to 6pm) • Oldest after school program in SF! • Demographics • Predominantly African-American Population • Serves 55 students (30 in grades K-3) • Facilitates a multitude of activities for students, including a specific homework and tutoring block

  13. Prince Hall • Located in the Western Addition (in a housing complex) • After School (2pm to 6pm) • Demographics • Predominantly African-American Population • Serves 19-25 students K-7th (9 students K-3rd) • Creative, laid-back education style! • Homework and enrichment block (usually an activity led by staff member)

  14. Reading Partners Located at: • Sanchez • Rosa Parks • Tenderloin Community Non-profit organization that pulls specific students during the school day to work 1-1 in 45 min. targeted tutoring sessions guided by a pre-written staggered curriculum

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