This document provides information and instructions for tutors in a reading program to promote literacy, including improving reading skills, building relationships with students, completing necessary paperwork and background checks, selecting a grade level and site to tutor, submitting time cards, reporting any concerns, and introducing themselves to students on the first day.

1. Tutor TrainingFall 2009/ Spring 2010

2. Promote national literacyImprove reading skillsDevelop comprehension skillsIncrease children’s interest in readingBuild tutor-student relationshipFacilitate career explorationProvide community service experienceEmpower our communityOur Initiative

3. You Must…Love working with childrenBe fully committedPass background checkMaintain respect and confidentialitySubmit necessary paperworkCheck email regularlyComplete lesson plans and reflectionsReport all concernsReport absences

4. PaperworkStudent Employee FormI-9 and W-4Criminal Record HistoryChild Abuse ClearanceAmerica Reads Tutor Agreement/ Dress CodeSite Supervisor Contract

5. Time Cards

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12. Fifth Grade:

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