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Become a Reading Tutor!

We are looking for reliable, caring, and willing adults to come alongside students and assist them. A background in education isn’t required! Instead, attend a tutor orientation before you begin. There, you will receive an overview of how to tutor, and learn how to develop an appropriate caring, working relationship with your student.

A READING TUTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES ARE:

  • Submit an application online

  • Undergo a background check (Paid for by CTI)

  • Attend a tutor orientation session

  • Tutor your student each week using an individualized folder

  • Maintain a weekly log of your student’s progress

Serving 4 Central Ohio School Districts

Are you interested in serving as a reading tutor?

Apply

To see a map of where schools are located, click here.

COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS

Burroughs

East Linden
Franklinton Tutoring Program (Avondale & Sullivant)
Fairwood
Ohio Ave (M,W,Th)

HILLIARD CITY SCHOOLS

Hilliard Crossing

DUBLIN CITY SCHOOLS

Daniel Wright
Hopewell

SOUTH-WESTERN CITY SCHOOLS

Harmon
Prairie Norton

PRIVATE

Westside Christian School

Orientation Sessions

CTI asks that all volunteers - new and returning- participate in an orientation training session before tutoring begins each year. The session is 90 minutes and covers these major topics:

  • How to build a caring rapport with your student

  • How a student's background affects learning & literacy skills

  • How to tutor your student in reading and writing

You can now RSVP for our live orientations below, which are held in various locations across Central Ohio!

Select an Orientation

You can also participate in a CTI orientation from home! Learn how to effectively serve as a reading tutor by enrolling in our online course. Questions about the training? Email cti@charleyskids.org

Background Check Information

Children's Tutoring Initiative requires that all tutors be properly screened before working with a student. The type of background check requirement depends on the school. You will be contacted after you apply about your school’s specific process.