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...
by TeamReadUser | Nov 1, 2016 | Newsletter Archives
Kimhieng was so excited to meet her Team Read coach, she could barely sit in her seat. “I told my dad, I want to do Team Read! I’m so happy to do Team Read! I’m so happy to see my tutor!” Melody, Kimhieng’s coach, did her best to contain this enthusiasm. “I want to...
by TeamReadUser | Nov 1, 2016 | Newsletter Archives
On Friday, October 21st, we hosted an exciting event at Social Venture Partners to kick off the newly-formed Team Read Alumni Network. Former reading coaches had the opportunity to participate in a discussion with local business professionals, as they talked about...
by TeamReadUser | Oct 31, 2016 | Alumni Stories
Job Title: Bilingual Teaching Fellow Company: Highline Public Schools I didn’t know it at the time, but my experience as a Team Read reading coach at the age of 16 would be one that would greatly influence my professional trajectory in my adult years. In 2000, during...
by TeamReadUser | Oct 6, 2016 | Newsletter Archives
Seattle teens are excited to help young readers succeed! This fall, Team Read received 490 reading coach applications from 8th graders and high school students.Teens completed applications that included an essay and reference signatures from their teachers, as well as...
by TeamReadUser | Oct 4, 2016 | Newsletter Archives
In May 2015, the Team Read Board of Directors approved the 2015-2020 Strategic Growth Plan which was driven by our commitment to double the number of students we serve by 2020. The plan includes expanding Team Read in Seattle and in partnership with other districts....
by TeamReadUser | Oct 4, 2016 | Newsletter Archives
What happens when 138 dedicated Team Read coaches gather in the same room? A great day of learning and sharing with teens from all over the city! The Team Read Return Coach training on Saturday, October 1 at the John Stanford Center drew together teens from all over...
