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Smith College participates in the national tutoring program called the America Reads * America Counts
Challenge, which is designed to employ college students as reading and math tutors for children up to grade 6. Raising the reading levels and
math skills of a child through tutoring can significantly increase his or her chances for a successful future. This program allows you to be
a part of that transformation.
Cooperatively with the other area colleges, Smith has been reaching out to local schools and agencies to place students in reading and math tutor
positions. The five college program has also developed training sessions for those students and has developed a website which lists dozens of
tutoring opportunities throughout the Pioneer Valley.
Students seeking an America Reads/America Counts Tutoring position must have Federal Work-Study
in their financial aid package (check your Work-Study status using Banner
Web.) If you do not have Federal Work-Study, you are not eligible to apply for or hold a tutoring position unless you choose to do it on a
*volunteer* basis. IMPORTANT: America Reads/Counts applicants must contact the Student Employment Coordinator at vschumac@smith.edu for
a contract when hired at a school or agency. You cannot be paid without a completed contract.
Link to the Five College America Reads website at right to find out when trainings will occur Fall 2009. It also
has a downloadable file of all the America Reads jobs in the Pioneer Valley under the Job Listing.
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Becoming An America Reads/
America Counts Tutor
Eligibility for the Program
Getting Paid
Your Responsibilities as a Tutor
What To Do
Quick Q & A
Current Smith Affiliated Sites
Five College America Reads/America Counts Website
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