The Literacy Corps program discovers and develops
university resources to ensure that all children can
read well and independently. Metropolitan State
University participates in this literacy initiative by
offering tutoring opportunities through communitybased learning, course requirements, group
internships, and civic engagement initiatives.
Literacy Corps at Metropolitan State provides
literacy tutors for several St. Paul Public Schools,
Minneapolis Public Schools and libraries and
learning centers located in the Twin Cities. In each
of these inner city settings, children and young
people face significant language and literacy
challenges. We offer a number of options for
working with children and young people to develop
literacy skills. In all cases, university tutors are
matched with programs and students based on
need and availability. To serve our sites and
students best, university students are asked to
make a weekly commitment. Students eligible for
federal work study may receive payment for hours
spent attending training seminars and engaged in
on-site tutoring
.
Please complete the following application and mail, fax or deliver to
Awo Ahmed, Literacy Coordinator at Metropolitan State University,
Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship, 700 E. 7th
Street, St. Paul, MN, 55106; stop by our office at 678 E. 7th Street
(corner of 7th and Maria); or fax to 651-793-1295.
Program acceptance is dependent upon reference and background
checks. If you have any questions, contact Awo Ahmed, Literacy
Coordinator, at (651) 793-1288 or awo.ahmed@metrostate.ed.
Student application
Literacy Corps
Student Application
Applicant Information
Full Name:
Date:
Last
First
M.I.
Address:
Street Address
Apartment/Unit #
City
State
ZIP Code
Metro
State
Email:
Phone:
Student ID
Number:
Total number of
hours per week
available for onsite work:
Please circle method of Literacy Corps participation: Course Group Internship Civic Engagement
Do you have certain number of hours required by a class? Yes/No If so, how many hours? ______
Anticipated Graduation Year: _________________ Major(s): ________________________________
COURSE NO: _____________ INSTRUCTOR:________________________ NUMBER OF CREDITS: _____
Are you approved for federal work study this semester?
NO
YES
DOLLAR AMOUNT: ________
TUTOR TRAINING: All tutors must attend a training session prior to placement. Free training sessions
are offered to university students. Please see Go to http://sppsfoundation.org/what-we-do/tutor-training
to register online.
 No, I cannot attend the trainings.
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References
Please list two professional references.
Full Name:
Relationship:
Company:
Phone:
Address:
Full Name:
Relationship:
Company:
Phone:
Address:
How did you hear about Literacy Corps?
Please describe any professional experience working with children (Daycare work, Nanning, etc.).
Please describe any experience working with literacy programs (volunteer, internships, coursework).
Please describe your motivation for applying to the Literacy Corps program and what you hope to
accomplish by participating.
Metropolitan State University and its partner sites require a background check of all applicants
who will be working with school children. Please sign the below statement.
I hereby authorize Metropolitan State University and partnering sites to perform a criminal
record background check in conjunction with this application.
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________________
Please print name: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________
Overview and Checklist of the Literacy Corps Application Process

Obtain a Literacy Corps application from the Literacy Coordinator. 
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Once the application has been processed, the Literacy Coordinator will contact you to discuss
the tutoring position, personal goals, and placement preferences. 
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
Complete work-study paperwork (if applicable) with the Literacy Coordinator. (Please bring
Social Security card, driver’s license to complete paperwork.) 

Attend a literacy tutor training (ABCs of Tutoring training or Middle Grades Tutoring training)
conducted through the Minnesota Literacy Council and the Saint Paul Schools Foundation. 

Complete all necessary pre-service paperwork during or shortly after training session. (Preservice paperwork includes Tutor Performance Standards form and Tutor Pre-Service Survey.)
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Once your placement is secured, attend a site orientation/training. This can take place the first
day of your tutoring experience. 
SPRING SEMESTER 2016 TUTOR OPTIONS
Please indicate your availability. You may participate in multiple programs at a variety of locations (you
will have the opportunity to change your selection if needed). Tutoring days/times subject to change by
library coordinators and or school staff).
Grades 9 thru 12th
Plymouth, Robbinsdale, Armstrong, And Cooper High School
AVID’s Tutors are the key to the success of the AVID program. Tutors from area colleges and
universities are trained to use specific teaching methodologies and materials to work with AVID
students. Tutors work with AVID students in study groups and individually, assisting them in all
academic areas to make progress commensurate with college expectations. (2 hour commitment
expected from tutors)
Plymouth: Monday 8:00 am- 10:00 am & Wednesday 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Robbinsdale: Monday 8:00 am to 9:00 am and1:00 pm to 2 pm & Wednesday 8:00 am to 9:00 am
and 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Armstrong: Tuesday 7:20 am to 1:20 pm and Thursday 7:20 am to 1:20 pm
Cooper: Tuesday 8:20 am to 1:20 pm and Thursday 8:20 am to 1:20 pm.
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Monday & Wednesday TIMES/ DAY AVAILABLE :
_____________________
(Plymouth location)
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
_______________
(Robbinsdale Location, grades 7-12th)
Monday & Wednesday TIMES/ DAY AVAILABLE
7:20 AM to 1:20 PM
Tuesday & Thursday TIMES/ DAY AVAILABLE:
____________________________ (Armstrong location)
8:20 AM to 1:20 PM
Tuesday & Thursday TIMES/DAY AVAILABLE:
__________________________
(Cooper location)
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DAYTON’S BLUFF BRANCH OF THE ST. PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY (St. Paul), Rondo Library, Arlington Hill,
Highland Park & Rice Street Library (St. Paul)
645 7th St. East, Saint Paul, MN 55106
461 N Dale St. Saint Paul, MN 55103
Read with Me: After-school tutoring program during library hours. Children are paired with tutors who
work one-on-one with each child to improve their literacy skills.
Saint Paul Public Library
Teen Programing and Digital Saint Paul Public Library: The Library offers several workshops and
library spaces developed especially for teens. Service-learners will have the opportunity to work oneon-one with teens from diverse communities and help these teens develop the skills and confidence to
pursue creative projects using the library’s digital media tools. These project may include (but not
limited to) digital imaging projects, web design, audio recording, computer game design and video
editing. Locations: Arlington Hills Community Center Createch Studio, Dayton’s Bluff Library, Highland
Park Community Center Createch, Sun Ray Library Createch).
Saint Paul Public Library
Job Search/Technology Lab Volunteer: Community members come to the Open Computer Lab for
assistance with job searches, filling out forms, educational assignments and learning basic computer
skills. The volunteers/service-learner’s purpose is to make the path to self-empowerment easier for
these community members by providing one-on-one technological support. Locations: Dayton’s Bluff
and Rice Street Libraries.
Saint Paul Public Library
Homework Center Tutor: The library operates six Homework Centers where students of all ages can
drop in and work on homework independently or with the help of a service-learner/volunteer tutor. This
opportunity offers service learns the chance to apply knowledge of interpersonal communication,
developmental and educational psychology, adapting their tutoring styles to the learner accordingly.
Tutors will help youth from areas of high poverty levels. More than half of the students served speak a
language other than English at home. Tutors work individually with one or more students, building on
their strengths to develop the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of school and life.
Homework Center tutors are positive role models for students, helping them develop positive attitudes
towards learning, studying, reading and an enjoyment of being in the library.
Locations: Dayton’s Bluff Library and Rondo Library.
Dayton’s Bluff Saturday Programs:
(1st Saturday) First Saturday Science
(2nd Saturday) Digital Teens (Partner In Progress – digital media)
(3rd Saturday) Saturday Social
(1th Saturday) Mindcraft & computer coding programming for youth (Partner Cody Savvy
Please indicate available days and times:
Rondo Library:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 4-7pm & Sunday 1-4pm
TIMES/ DAY AVAILABLE: _____________________________
Dayton’s Bluff Library
Monday & Wednesday 4-7pm Tuesday & Thursday 3-5pm & Sunday 1-4pm
TIMES/ DAY AVAILABLE: _____________________________
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Saint Paul Schools Foundation
101 5th St E #2400, St Paul, MN 55101
Volunteer tutors are a critical part of a community movement to support the success of all
students and eliminate disparities in education. Many programs in the Tutoring Partnership rely
on the commitment of high-quality volunteer tutors to help young people build the academic and
social-emotional skills need to thrive in school and life. Our results show that 3rd graders
tutored through the Tutoring Partnership made significantly greater gains than those who were
not tutored. We are thrilled to announce that starting this fall, the Tutoring Partnership will begin
recruiting volunteers for opportunities in both Saint Paul and Minneapolis, thanks to a
partnership with Generation Next. Join the movement and become a tutor today!
Tutor Requirements

Committed to helping students succeed.

Available for a minimum of 1 hour per week for at least 6 months.


Eager to support students in math, reading, and/or writing.
Committed to becoming a quality tutor by attending at least two tutor trainings
How We Support Tutors


Match you with a quality tutoring program that meets your schedule and location
preferences.
Provide access to an array of free tutor trainings.

Lift up the role of tutors in our community.

Advocate for the integration of high-quality tutors in academic skill-building programs
across the Twin Cities.
Please visit http://sppsfoundation.org/tutor-application to apply!
Grades K thru 5th
Project SPIRIT (Strength, Perseverance, Imagination, Responsibility, Integrity, and
Talent)
Jackson Elementary, Maxfield Elementary, Dayton’s Bluff Achievement plus Elementary)
Project SPIRIT is an after school enrichment program for African American children enrolled in
K-5th grades, provide in a nurturing and safe learning environment. Project SPIRIT teaches and
models the character traits of the SPIRIT acronym through a positive Afrocentric literacy-based
curriculum that includes tutoring and homework assistance in academic subjects, special
activities, and field trips. Committed, enthusiastic, and supportive tutors serve as role models
and homework helpers, and are very important to facilitating the academic and personal
success of Project SPIRIT scholars.
Jackson Elementary tutoring starting in January (days/times: project SPIRIT site coordinator will
provide tutors days/times for tutoring)
Maxfield Elementary (St. Paul): Monday-Friday 3-6pm
TIMES/ DAY AVAILABLE: __________________
Dayton’s Bluff Elementary (St. Paul): Monday-Thursday 3-5pm
TIMES/ DAY AVAILABLE: ____________________________
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Reading Corps of MN
Student tutors needed!
Positions runs mid-January through the end of June. Applications are due by January, 4.
Minnesota Reading Corps ( www.minnesotareadingcorps.org)
Minnesota Reading Corps is a statewide initiative to help every Minnesota child become a
successful reader by the end of 3rd grade. The program places AmeriCorps members as
literacy tutors in sites across Minnesota to implement a researched-based early literacy effort to
help struggling readers. The Minnesota Reading Corps strategies are designed for both
preschool-aged children and K–3rd grade students.
Minnesota Math Corps ( www.minnesotamathcorps.org)
Minnesota Math Corps is an AmeriCorps program that provides trained math tutors for students grades
four through eight.
Minnesota Math Corps is a statewide initiative to help students become proficient in algebra by the end
of eighth grade. Currently, 200 Math Corps members (or Math Enrichment Tutors) are serving in more
than 180 schools representing over 60 school districts
Benefits
·
An education award of ($2,865)
·
A living allowance ($522 bi-weekly)
·
Gain experience working kids in a school setting
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The opportunity to build professional skills and network
·
Valuable work experience to add to resume
Locations in the Metro area:
https://minnesotareadingcorps.org/get-involved/become-a-member/locations
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