Winter 2025 Cycle Tutor

READ718 offers individualized reading instruction and mentorship to low-income students in Brooklyn who need it. We are looking for volunteers to join our remote program, where pairs will meet over Zoom! 

How the program works:

- A student and their parent/guardian agree to have the student participate in tutoring sessions at READ 718 twice per week for 2 hours for a minimum of 10 weeks. 

- The student’s literacy skills are assessed by a certified reading specialist and an instructional plan is created. Contact with the student’s teacher is made to get any relevant information about the student’s literacy needs.

- The student is matched with a dedicated, trained volunteer (you!) who will work on the identified areas of weakness, as well as engage in reading for pleasure with the student. 

- After 10 weeks, the student’s literacy skills will again be assessed to evaluate progress and determine if ongoing instruction is necessary.

Your commitment will be 2-3 hours a week, and all lesson planning + materials will be provided! Thank you for your interest in contributing to our community.