What is America Reads?

The Cleveland State University, Career Services Center America Reads program is a nationwide program that trains university students to work as literacy tutors for urban youth. This objective is achieved locally with the help of Cleveland State University students who tutor children on site at local area schools and libraries.

Why Tutor?

• Excellent starting wages at $8.00 an hour
• Flexible work hours 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday through Friday
• Gain valuable networking opportunities
• Develop skills to improve your resume and enrich your professional development
• Earn co-op experience on your college transcript
• Tutor in supportive learning settings including elementary schools, libraries, and after-school programs.
• Tutor in one-on-one or small group settings supported by experienced teachers, librarians and professional staff.

Who Benefits?

• Young Children build skills through individualized tutoring during the school day and after school.
• CSU students are enriched personally and professionally by the opportunity to participate in a national literacy movement.
• The community grows more aware of the concerns and importance of literacy among young children through collaboration with Cleveland State University.

“The tutors were a joy to have around and provided valuable service to our children. The intervention provided by the tutors made the difference in our students’ overall achievement.”

- Ms. Laverne Mclain
Marion Sterling Elementary

Requirements:

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Download the application in Microsoft Word format. Applications are also available in the Career Services Center, located in Rhodes Tower West, room 280.

Learn More…

Career Services Center
(216) 687-2233
careers@csuohio.edu
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue
Rhodes Tower West 280
Cleveland, Ohio 44115