Center for Community-Based Learning
1844 Commonwealth Ave. Auburndale, MA 02466
America Reads & Counts Program Description
Overview
70 work-study employment positions exist for Lasell College students to become trained as elementary
school tutors in the areas of literacy and mathematics. Tutors work two afternoons per week at one of
three different school sites.
America Reads
The focus of this tutoring program is to build
enthusiasm about reading in children from grades K4. Tutors work one-on-one with children who need a
little extra attention and care to feel confident in their
reading skills. America Reads training covers child
development and behavior, expectations of the job,
school orientation, how children learn to read,
techniques you can use to be a good tutor, and a
review of the materials you will use on-site.
America Counts
The focus of this tutoring program is to build
enthusiasm about mathematics in children from
grades 1-4. Tutors work one-on-one with children
who need a little extra attention and care to feel
confident in their math skills. America Counts training
covers child development and behavior, expectations
of the job, a school orientation, an introduction to the
math concepts to be taught at each grade level,
techniques you can use to be a good tutor, and a
review of materials you will use on-site.
Logistics
 Tutors are paid $8.50/hr in their first year, with a raise of $.25/hr for each consecutive year they
participate in the program. Van Drivers are eligible for other financial incentives.
 Transportation is provided to the school in Lasell vans. Travel time is paid time, and should be
used to bond as a team, review your tutoring challenges and experiences, and fill out journals.
 Excellent attendance and a year-long commitment is required and expected by your supervisors
and the child you tutor.
 Daily supervision will be provided by a Student Coordinator who will track your attendance, review
your journal and role model excellent tutoring.
 Application and interview required for new tutors.
 All majors and class years are considered eligible for these jobs.
 Choose a program (Reads or Counts) and choose a school (BR, LE, or Adams).
Partner Schools
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School, Hyde Park, MA
1200 students in grades K-6, 73% African-American
11 America Reads tutors work with grade 2 on Tuesday & Thursday from 2:45-5:30PM
10 America Counts tutors work with grade 1 on Tuesday & Thursday from 2:45-5:30PM
Lincoln-Eliot Community School, Newton, MA
280 students in grades K-6, 60% Caucasian
14 America Reads tutors work with grades 1-4 on Monday & Wednesday from 2:30-4:30PM
8 America Counts tutors work with grades 1-4 on Monday & Wednesday from 2:30-4:30PM
Samuel Adams Elementary School, East Boston, MA
350 students in grades K-6, 56% Hispanic/Latino
20 America Reads tutors work with grade 4 on Monday & Wednesday from 12:30-3:30PM
7 America Counts tutors work with grades 1-2 on Tuesday & Thursday from 12:30-3:30PM
Center for Community-Based Learning
1844 Commonwealth Ave. Auburndale, MA 02466
America Reads/America Counts Application
Due: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Use the other side for your responses or attach additional sheets
Date ___________________________
Student ID ______________________
School PO Box___________________
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Last Name
First Name
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Local Phone number (cell or room phone)
Permanent Phone number
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Major
Class Year
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Permanent Address
City
State
Zip Code
1.
Please list all your prior experiences in tutoring or mentoring children or peers:
2.
Do you have any previous America Reads/Counts experience? If yes, which semesters and which school?
3.
Are you eligible to receive work-study as part of your financial aid? Yes
4.
Do you want to become an America Reads or America Counts Tutor (circle one)? Why? (explain below)
5.
What time would you be available to work: (circle one)
6.
Don’t Know
Monday & Wednesday 2:30-4:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 2:45-5:30 PM
Monday & Wednesday 12:30-3:30PM
Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-3:30PM
What qualities will you be able to offer the program, and your mentee child?
7.
What age child would you like to tutor?
8.
What other extracurricular interests do you have?
9.
No
Do you have any other jobs on campus? If yes, what do you do?
10. Are you over 19 and willing to become van-certified? ($ Van drivers are compensated for their extra time $)
Questions? Contact Amy Greene, Assistant Director, CCBL
617-243-2348 or agreene@lasell.edu