by TeamReadUser | Oct 30, 2020 | Newsletter Archives
Two years ago, Team Read developed an ambitious plan for program expansion, while also acknowledging the need to improve our internal systems to prepare for this growth. COVID-19 has forced a pause on some of these aspirations, but we have forged ahead with creating...
by TeamReadUser | Oct 29, 2020 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
Job Title/Company: Student Success Program Manager, Seattle Public Library Team Read Experience: Reading Coach, 2001-2004 As a teen, Team Read provided me with a meaningful job opportunity that allowed me cultivate my leadership skills, earn money, and give back to my...
by TeamReadUser | Aug 20, 2020 | Newsletter Archives
This summer, Team Read assisted with a virtual test project developed for Tier II Lowell students who were identified by teachers as needing specific support, given school disruptions and potential for expanding gaps. Lowell’s math team developed the curriculum, and...
by TeamReadUser | Aug 18, 2020 | Newsletter Archives
This summer, reading coaches and site coordinators quickly adapted to a brand-new tutoring model: virtual Team Read! Teens who had previously tutored students during the school year were invited to come back and help implement our pilot online program. It was a new...
by TeamReadUser | Aug 14, 2020 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
During my time with Team Read, I learned a lot about empathy and the value of helping other people! I was a reading coach for four years, including summers, and it was always a challenge to figure out how each new student learned best. I discovered it was important to...