Reading, MD currently has work-study arrangements with the following colleges and universities: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Northeastern University Harvard University Simmons College Boston College We are in the process of developing arrangements with the colleges and universities below: Wentworth Institute of Technology Emmanuel College Wellesley College Wheelock College If you don’t see your school, contact us and your work-study office so that we can sign you up!
	What does		offer the work-study student?
The opportunity to make a difference – you’ll work one-on-one with a student who needs your help. The opportunity to reflect on and challenge yourself. Training in strategic tutoring – you’ll learn how to maximize the long-term benefit of your sessions. An introduction to the latest research in reading instruction. Training in assessment – you will pinpoint your student’s specific strengths and weakness. Training in curriculum and instruction – you’ll learn how to target your tutorial towards each student’s specific reading needs. Supportive and constructive feedback on your tutoring sessions. More-than-competitive compensation – earn 30 to 50% more per hour than in lower-skilled work-study jobs.
What do former tutors have to say about					?

§ “You're very passionate about what you do … (You make it clear that) what we do for you is appreciated.”

o Oduwa Osarenkhoe, former MIT work-study tutor and current teacher.

§ “Orientation presentation was good preparation.”

o Jennifer Fang, MIT work-study tutor

§ “You've been extremely helpful!  Thanks!”

o Caroline Power, Boston College Work-Study tutor

§ “Perfect job!  You've given us more English instruction materials than I have seen in 4 years of my HS, and I was a monitor in the English office.”

o Scott Punter, MIT work-study tutor

§  “You kick ass.”

o Sandra Chung, MIT work-study tutor and current Lead Tutor

§ “You give some sort of concrete foundation to something that can seem somewhat subjective, especially for someone who reads intuitively.”

o Arshan Gailus, MIT work-study tutor and current Lead Tutor

§ “You did great.”

o Cody Patrick, MIT work-study tutor

§ “With tons of information readily available I feel very supported with instruction(al) design.”

o Matthew Kreuger, MIT work-study tutor

§ “You are a great presenter …  You seem to have a high level of comfort with tutors (and vice versa) … You seem to have detailed knowledge regarding … (the) students …  You have a brilliant (but firm) rapport with the students.”

o Nadeem Mazen, MIT work-study tutor

§ “I felt a tremendous amount of support.”

o Lindsay Price, MIT work-study tutor

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