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The pay is so low that you really have to see if you can afford to live that way. It’s amazing to interact with the students however. All in all I would not recommend it though. There are other ways to serve and interact with students in the community instead of dealing with the stress of the program demands. I felt that I could have been treated better as a service member. Instead I felt more like a machine that was pushed to work under harsh conditions in order to accomplish the enrollment goals of the program. In the agreement it states that you would be allowed a lunch break of 30 minutes or two 15 minute breaks. My school schedule was so packed that it did not allow for a lunch break. I was the only service member in my school for months with many kids enrolled. I mentioned to my PM about not being able to get a lunch break. She said that there was nothing she could do since that is the way my school schedule was set up. However, it goes against their own policies. I was under a lot of stress due to working so long with no lunch break each day and so many students to assist. I felt like I was treated like a machine with no consideration for myself as a human. No one should have to work under those conditions. Many felt it boiled down to management doing whatever needed to get done to make the program enrollment look good. Hopefully you get a school that is not as packed, but there is no way to know that until after orientation and after you are assigned a school. Then, even after that the school schedules and enrollment can change so it’s really not worth the risk. If more consideration was given to managing the stress load of the service member then I would 100% recommend the program. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Observing students' growth and the Reading partner coordinator' stand by when in need to keep the tutoring efficient and successful.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When tutoring online instead of in person, you have to tutor word for word and not add extra for the student to grasp the learning because the parents are listening and may not understand some techniques in helping and questioned it.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work culture is pleasant because it focus is only on the students and the coordinators are pleased to help if needed, which sometimes it is necessary with getting to know a new student.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day starts with getting the student focused and engage in learning. Then they attends to be interested in learning.  When departing the students are proud of themselves because they are aware some type of accomplishment(s).

* Tutoring in one-on-one language literacy development tutoring, teacher/parent/school staff communication, assessing students, managing the center, managing and maintaining data documents (Salesforce, google docs, excel, word, etc.), managing 75 tutors, managing 67 students, working closely with a team of 5 other site coordinators, leading and creating service day events (such as for MLK Day of Service)
* My manager was lovely. She trusts her team and allows us to be organic in our roles. She is very intentional and caring with her feedback, which I really appreciate
* Coworkers are great; not a lot of ethnic diversity in the employees, but all wonderful, well educated people
* Hardest part of the job is balancing all tasks during peak parts of the year, for instance beginning of year, mid-year, and end of year assessments
* The most enjoyable part of my job is educating and teaching kids. Also, the wide range of people I get to work with and manage. High school tutors to retiree tutors, from all different walks of life

As an Americorps member, you are going to work long hours but you'll are making a big difference. As a site coordinator, you are responsible for the day to day operations of a reading center - this involves scheduling volunteer tutors to work with students, coaching tutors on curriculum implementation, assessing students, communicating with teachers, tutoring students, etc.. The job is a combination of teaching, coaching, management, and admin. The people who would excel as site coordinators are resourceful, caring, organized, and detail oriented. There is a steep learning curve in this role but you will be well supported by your program manager. The benefits are also pretty good for an Americorps position and the living stipend is slim but still pretty decent for Americorps.

A typical day at work would be coming in to the classroom , and speaking with my boss how would she like me to bring upon different tasks to the child. I would also ask for sheets or other documents to help a child out in whatever area they lack most in. I would pick up the child from classes and return them, seeing mostly about three children throughout the day. A compassionate internship experience because patience was important and juggling with time management , every child is different in their tasks. Some finish faster then others. I was able to converse with some admirable teachers and be notified in other distractions he or she might have in class, that I in some way can help them through it. Using some personal childhood circumstances I was able to relate and use better techniques to reach the child's mind.

A typical day would start with  reading my student a book of their choice and asking them higher order thinking questions. Then we would start the lesson with phonetics of letters or a blend of letters. We continue with learning new vocabulary that will be introduced in their guided reading. As they read, I would ask them questions and see if they could recall some of the vocabulary. At the end of each lesson, we would summarize the book verbally and the student would do a short worksheet. 

It was a good experience for me. I learned how to be more patient when dealing with other people, how to listen attentively to what they are saying, and create a good conversation. 

My co-volunteers were enthusiastic and encouraging. They often suggest ideas to help me improve my teaching techniques. 

The most enjoyable part is having my students enjoy reading.

Reading Partners is truly a great program that makes a real difference in students’ academic growth and confidence. Working directly with children and seeing their progress is one of the most rewarding parts of the experience. The support materials and structure of the program help tutors feel prepared, and the mission behind the work is meaningful and impactful.

One important thing to know is that there are no sick days, and if you do get sick, it is your responsibility to make up those hours. This can be challenging at times, especially during busy or stressful weeks, so flexibility and commitment are definitely needed.

Overall, I would highly recommend Reading Partners, especially if you’ve just graduated college and are looking for a role that builds experience in education, youth development, and community service while making a positive impact.

I served as a Volunteer Coordinator/Americorps member with Reading Partners. It was a great experience for me since I was entry-level, and I wanted to gain experience. RP provided many professional development opportunities (career days, networking, etc). The one thing that needs improvement is the pay for AmeriCorps members. At the time, we earned 20K a year and we were working more than 40+ hours a week. 

Other than the exploitive nature of AmeriCorps programs, I have to say that I made the most out of my experience and got the skillset that I needed to move on to a new job that provided me financial security. I highly recommend working with them if you are interested in gaining experience fast.

After the manager hounds you all day, once you get home the manager will still be texting you and emailing you, and basically trying to set you up for failure. What they don't tell you is that you will be monitored, observed, and covertly watched by all your activities online and in person. They will not tell you that you are being monitored online or in person, they will simply tell you one day that "multiple sources" are here and they feel such and such way and you are no longer welcomed to work here. Very toxic management, culture, and I highly recommend avoiding this as a Program Coordinator. As a tutor, it is a GREAT job. The impact on children is amazing. Not neeearly enough pay to put up with what they are having you do. 

Working with Reading Partners was a rewarding experience that allowed me to support students in developing stronger reading skills and confidence. A typical day involved meeting with students one-on-one, following structured lesson plans, and tracking their progress through reading activities and assessments. Helping students reach their goals, and coordinating volunteers to be involved was a rewarding experience. What made this experience challenging was the frequent management changes. I think in my second year. The two former leaders left my branch, which led a whole new staff leaders to come in at different times to get our location functioning. Because the management team were being onboarded, and may not be as expereince as the previous team, this had led to the sense of lack of support. Aside from that, everything was okay.

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