Volunteer

Background

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 & training session 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 to your school’s program coordinator
  • Undergo a background check
  • Attend a tutor orientation session prior to tutoring
  • Tutor your assigned student each week using an individualized folder prepared by your student’s teacher
  • Maintain a weekly log to share your student’s progress with their teacher

SERVING 5 CENTRAL OHIO SCHOOL DISTRICTS


Are you interested in serving as a reading tutor? Pick which school program you are interested in learning more about and apply for it below!

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

Choose A School

Orientation Sessions

CTI asks that all volunteers-new & returning- to participate in an orientation training session before tutoring begins each year. These are 90 minute sessions covering these major topics:

  • How to build a caring rapport with your student
  • How childhood trauma affects learning & literacy skills
  • How to tutor your student in reading & writing

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

Sign up for an orientation

You can also participate in a CTI orientation from home! Learn more about how to effectively serve as a reading tutor by registering for our online course! New tutors are encouraged to attend a live orientation, if possible.

CTI Online Orientation

Background Check Information

Columbus Tutoring Initiative requires that all tutors be properly screened before working with a student.  The type of background check requirement depends on the school.

Please click here to read about your school’s requirements.