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10 people are interested
PAID OPPORTUNITY Help children read "Harry Potter" for oral reading competition.
ORGANIZATION: United Voices of Literacy
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Volunteer to coach students (4th - 5th grade) in the art of oral dramatic reading. Students are preparing for a reading competition November based on readings from Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone." You will work alongside USC Joint Educational Project tutors, UCLA Center for Community Engagement, United Voices of Literacy and professional actors assisting the students for their first dramatic reading before a full audience.
Teaching experience is not necessary. Must be proficient in English. Tutors over 18 must have TB test and Live Scan - paid by the agency.
Mandatory tutor orientation Tuesday October 8 4-6pm at El Nido Family Center, 2069 W Slauson Ave, LA 90047. Lunch will be provided. MUST RSVP TO REGESTER.
Email leahuvoy@yahoo.com for full job description, application and link for easy date selection or call 888.881.8007.
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About United Voices of Literacy
Location:
P.O. Box 452375, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045, US
Mission Statement
United Voices of Literacy believes that every person deserves to be literate. We empower individuals through literacy education. Our Readers are Leaders program makes reading come alive as students learn oral reading based on movies and notable individuals.
Description
UVOL created the Readers are Leaders after-school program in partnership with the USC Joint Educational Project. Readers are Leaders is designed to improve reading and reading comprehension for 3 rd - 7th grade students using the instruction and delivery of oral dramatic reading. The program culminates in a staged friendly reading competition between classmates where. Students advance as ambassadors advocating reading literacy throughout the community furthering their skills through dramatic readings at various public and private events. 90% of student participants in the program have improved in vocabulary, reading, comprehension, fluency, reading confidence, self-confidence and have learned that reading before the public can be thrilling when presented as "FUN."
Tutors in the Readers are Leaders program are referred to as "coaches" as the relationship which is formed with the student(s) guides the student into reading ease preparing to read before their classmates then on stage. The role of the coach is to help the student not only improve in reading but also to enjoy reading . Rather the reading involves superheroes, wizards, talking animals, the biography of notable persons, the coach is the guide helping the student find their voice to make the story come alive.
The goal for the Readers are Leaders is to improve reading and comprehension skills in struggling readers and to engage them in storytelling which opens their world to find enjoyment in reading.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2069 W Slauson AvenueEl Nido Family CenterLos Angeles, CA 90047
DATE POSTED
September 24, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Youth Services
- Tutoring
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Strategic Planning
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour or more - FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
- Must love children and reading and be a TEAM PLAYER!