My student spoke very little at first and did not like to read aloud. A few weeks into the program, I discovered she was not fluent in English – especially reading. At the School Coordinator’s suggestion, we began reading the bilingual books provided by the program. It was a great success. I do not speak Spanish, but sometimes would suggest she read the elementary English and I would attempt Spanish and asked her to correct me. The sessions turned around immediately. – Thomson Elementary Mentor
My student has jumped leaps and bounds in her reading confidence. She works on her diction and expression in her story reading. – Walker-Jones Educational Center Mentor
My student has blossomed from a little girl to an energetic learner. Her reading level has greatly improved!! - Walker-Jones Educational Center Mentor
My student has greatly improved his comprehension, retention and vocabulary. - Amidon Elementary Mentor
My student has a thirst for learning. She is very smart and her comprehension skills exceed her reading skills. As she continues to read, she'll overcome any reading challenges she may face. – Marie H. Reed Community Learning Center Mentor
My student had a positive attitude toward reading and strong reading skills at the start of the program. I have noticed that he has greatly improved his attention span and self control over the past two years now. – Highland View Elementary Mentor
Mentors Provide Positive Role Models for their Students I believe I served as a positive role model for my student. She was impressed with my uniform, asked questions about my work, was curious about who I am and my life. She asked me to let my hair down, and she asked me to read to her in Spanish even though she doesn't understand the language. I tried to show her that I was just a person, just like her, and she could accomplish anything she wanted to as long as she worked for it. - Bowen Elementary Mentor from the Coast Guard
We both looked forward to meeting each week – we also learned a lot from each other in the process. - Brent Elementary Mentor
I couldn't think of a better way to spend my lunch hour! - Adams Elementary Mentor
Power Lunch is very convenient – the program is designed to place you geographically near your employment site. - Walker-Jones Educational Center Mentor
On-site Coordinators Make the Program Easy and Fun The coordinators at Highland View are very helpful. There have been times when I'm stuck in a meeting and I call the coordinators to let them know I am running late or need to reschedule my reading day. They are very happy to help mentors reschedule. I really appreciate what they do to make the program a success for both the mentors and the students. – Highland View Elementary Mentor
The School Coordinators are great! Their enthusiasm and energy spills over to the students and mentors. - Adams Elementary Mentor
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