Reading Tutor

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The reading tutor will be working primarily but not limited to pre-literacy children, typically 3rd grade and under. Enhance children's reading and comprehension skills. They may provide reading sessions in one-on-one or group settings, depending on the event Global Give A Book, Inc. (GGAB) is having. Global Give-A-Book’s mission is promoting youth literacy by giving award-winning books to children in need. GGAB will be working closely with agencies that work with economically disadvantaged families. The reading tutor will read a book to the children, after the reading session the children will be allowed to take a book home to keep. It is essential the reading tutor motivates children to read while making them feel comfortable throughout the reading sessions.

Requirements

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count)
Must have a Work-Study Award
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (if Work Study)

Nice To Haves

Enjoy working with children.
Enthusiasm
Read out loud with a strong and loud voice
Keep the attention of the children.
Must be available to work weekend events

Responsibilities

Implement a small-group early literacy curriculum.
Read to children in settings of ten or more children.
Keep and maintain the attention of small children.
Develop and implement literacy with children in preparation for successful future elementary education
Work with disadvantaged children backgrounds reading below grade level
Tutor children on content and grammar for various assignments.
Perform the role of a reading tutor for children that have English as a second language (ESL).
Provide intensive literacy instruction to children for whom low literacy has been identified as a potential barrier to academic

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