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Cougar Literacy Corps
 
 
 
As a University of Houston Cougar Literacy Corps – AmeriCorps member (UH CLCA) tutor you will work 15-23 hours a week with Houston Independent School District (HISD) elementary students in the UH Third Ward Community Partnership schools. You may work one-on-one with our young students or provide small-group reading tutoring sessions. In addition, you’ll have opportunities to engage and collaborate on community service projects and serve as a role model for the youth in our community. As a UH CLCA tutor you will be fully equipped to support students’ reading success while also gaining valuable experience and networking opportunities to support your future career endeavors. Targeted literacy training will be provided by UH, HISD and the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation. Ongoing training's and support will be available to all tutors during the entirety of their membership and assignment. Members will have recurring access to vulnerable populations. Together, members will work to improve the lives of students in our community through promoting and achieving literacy!
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : Please note: Must be a current University of Houston undergraduate or graduate student. • Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with students using, evidence-based literacy interventions • Assist children in improving their reading skills and abilities to reach grade level expectations. • Provide opportunities for family literacy involvement UH CLCA students, including implementing the UH CLCA family engagement literacy intervention: UH CLCA - Read at Home! (RAH!) and My Home Library. • Assess, with a high level of accuracy, students’ continual progress using ongoing benchmark assessments and ongoing progress monitoring assessments. • Regularly review student data with Site Supervisor and Member Coordinator to gauge the effectiveness of the literacy intervention being used and determine if a change in strategy is necessary. • Participate in coaching sessions (includes observation of tutor); act on constructive feedback from coaching sessions
 
Program Benefits : food vouchers, shirts, gear, etc. ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Youth Development ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Education ,  Passion for working with kids! ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Leadership ,  General Skills ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Cougar Literacy Corps
Program Start/End Date
01/15/2019  -   05/31/2020
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations TEXAS   Houston/Galveston  
Languages
English
Bilingual a plus
Accepting Applications
From  12/17/2019  To  03/30/2020 
Contact Sarah Fard
3657 Cullen Blvd
Houston   TX   77204
7137437799
sfard2@uh.edu
www.uh.edu/aces
Listing ID 88851

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