The America Reads and Counts program at UNC-Chapel Hill employs students who receive Federal Work-Study awards. Undergraduate work-study students can work as tutors; graduate work-study students can work as coach mentors.
The America Reads and Counts program places tutors with children in grades preK-8th grade in area schools and community centers. Tutors receive thorough initial training and have follow-up sessions throughout the year to learn effective tutoring techniques. Tutors also have the opportunity to enrich their experience by participating in service activities and SCALE events throughout the year.
America Reads
- Tutor children in grades preK-5 in area schools;
- Write lesson plans for each tutoring session;
- Participate in informational meetings and training sessions;
- Gain awareness of educational challenges children are facing in our community;
- Acquire effective literacy tutoring techniques;
- Have fun and meet new people!
America Counts
- Gain a better understanding of mathematics instruction;
- Routinely receive constructive feedback, assistance, and support in developing greater skills and knowledge to tutor students in mathematics;
- Reflect on and develop an appreciation for the the challenges students face when struggling with math;
- Feel great about contributing to the education of a middle school student!
America Reads and Counts Tutor Applications
Contact Us
Amanda Keller
America Reads and Counts Coordinator
americareads@unc.edu
PHONE (919) 962-1542
FAX (919) 962-6020
UNC-Chapel Hill, CB# 3505
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3505
