Woodring Reading Tutors
How to Become a Reading Tutor
Federal Work Study Literacy Program
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Position Requirements: |
Must be eligible for WWU student employment and federal work study. Additional qualifications listed below. |
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Wage: |
Level Four, $10.00/hour Graduate, $18.00/hour |
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Period of Employment: |
Fall Quarter 2009 through Spring quarter 2010 |
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Work Schedule: |
10- 15 hours per week or more as desired; flexible around class schedule. Work hours generally occurring during normal elementary classroom hours Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm. |
Description of Duties
- Tutors work off campus at local elementary schools.
- Duties are determined by the needs of the participating
teacher, but primarily consist of:
- reading aloud to students
- assisting students in practice reading
- facilitating activities to improve skills such as fluency and comprehension.
- Tutors also serve as role models, providing students with the encouragement and support needed to improve self-confidence and enjoyment of reading.
Educational and other benefits of employment
- Extend your classroom theory to a practical classroom application
- Gain exposure to valuable classroom experience
- Make a positive contribution in developing literacy skills in young readers
- Automatically eligible for up to $2,363 in scholarship money from the Students in Service Program.
- All while making an excellent hourly wage!
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be responsible, reliable, and friendly
- Enjoy working with children in a classroom environment
- Be a WWU student making good academic progress at WWU
- Must be eligible for federal work study financial aid.
Application Process:
Send an email to the WCE Reading Tutor Coordinator that includes:
- your name
- student ID number
- program of study
- a short blurb about why you are interested in being a reading tutor
- a resume
- and a telephone contact number.
Email: otoolek2@wwu.edu
Application Deadline: applications are being accepted now and until positions are filled.
