Reading Power Tutor FAQs

Where will I be tutoring?

Reading Power is planning in-person tutoring at all of our sites based on recommendations from the CDC and local school districts. We have sites in North Chicago, Waukegan and Zion, IL.

How many tutors will be at my school?

There are up to fifteen tutors assigned to each session. 

How will I know what to teach?

There are very structured curricula, and you will be trained to use it. When you begin tutoring, you will learn how to prepare and follow a lesson plan. There are several trainings throughout the year and your site coordinator will support you through your learning process. All Reading Power programs include daily training.

What kinds of activities are included in the lesson plan?

First and second graders read several leveled books, write, and play some brief 'word work' games during each session. Kindergarten students are read to, learn to write their names, write in their journals, play some brief literacy games, and read poetry. 

What safety measures are taken?

Tutors will undergo a background check. When in person, they will wear an identifying Reading Power name tag while at the school and will sign in and out at the school office.  Also, all stations are wiped down between students and tutors.

Click here to view our Whistle Blower Policy.

Where do I park? Or How do I find my School?

Parking is available on the street or in the school parking lots and requires no sticker. Directions to our schools

WHAT IF I CANNOT COMMIT TO BEING A FULL-TIME TUTOR?

Our tutors commit to tutoring weekly. (For example, a Tuesday morning tutor will work with the same three students every Tuesday morning.) The weekly commitment is crucial to our students' progress, yet we know volunteers live very busy lives. We stress the importance of attendance yet provide flexibility with available substitute tutors when necessary. 

IF I CANNOT TUTOR, HOW ELSE CAN I HELP?

Throughout the year there are events where volunteers are needed. Please complete our application and indicate your interest. If you cannot contribute your valuable time, we encourage you to make a financial contribution, subscribe to our newsletter, and let others in the community know about the dynamic work we are doing at Reading Power.