by TeamReadUser | Jan 4, 2017 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
Job Title/Company: Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission Reading Coach: September 2006 – June 2009 Team Read Ambassador: September 2009 – June 2010 Fun Fact: Marvin is the third person in his family to work for Team Read....
by TeamReadUser | Dec 6, 2016 | Newsletter Archives
Second grader Ruwayda started Team Read this fall reading a year below grade level. She was very shy and quiet with her reading coach, high school student, Isatou. When Ruwayda read, Isatou had to lean forward just to hear the words. Four weeks into the program,...
by TeamReadUser | Nov 28, 2016 | Alumni Stories
Job Title/Company: Analyst at Environment International Ltd. (recent UW grad, B.S. Environmental Science & Resource Management) Team Read Experience: Reading coach for 3 years, 2008-2011 (Madrona and Leschi Elementary) Ambassador for 1 year, 2010-2011 (Leschi...
by TeamReadUser | Nov 21, 2016 | Newsletter Archives
Christine’s first language was Cantonese and as an elementary student learning English she struggled with reading. In 8th grade she applied to be a reading coach. “I wanted to give back to kids who were like me,” she said. Christine was also excited to join her...
by TeamReadUser | Nov 2, 2016 | Newsletter Archives
As part of the Team Read reading mentor/coach application process, candidates must write an essay that explains why they would be a good reading coach. As always, we received many great responses, so it was hard to choose just one to share. Below is an essay written...
