Academy Tutoring Project

Charter School
Students at Southern Avenue Charter School

If you love reading...
Or if math is your forte...
Share your strengths with a child who wants to succeed!

 

GET STARTED TODAY — DOWNLOAD THE 2010-2011 APPLICATION HERE.

Help a child chart a course for success, download a Tutor Application here.

For more information contact:

Marilyn at Literacy Mid-South

(901) 327-6000 x 1009 or              mrabinowitz@literacymidsouth.org
  • It's only one hour a week, but you can build a legacy for a lifetime! 
  • Flexible tutoring times are available to fit almost any schedule, no matter how hectic your life might be!
  • Work one-on-one with children who are not at grade level but want to excel academically.
  • Volunteer in an innovative “charter school setting” which provides a smaller, more personalized school atmosphere with enthusiastic principals and teaching staff.
  • No need for an education degree! Take advantage of tutor training, educational materials and support provided by Literacy Mid-South and school staff.
  • Meet other volunteers who share your enthusiasm and interests!
  • Interested in a career in education? Gain real-life, practical experience to add to your resume while networking with other community and education professionals.

Volunteer tutoring opportunities will be available at the following schools for 2010-2011:

Elementary Schools:
Circles of Success Learning Academy, 867 S. Parkway E. Memphis TN

Southern Avenue Charter School, 3311 Kimball Avenue, Memphis TN (May move to 2111 Democrat Road)

STAR Academy, 3260 James Rd, Memphis TN

Middle Schools :
KIPP Diamond Academy - 230 Henry Avenue, Memphis TN
Grades 5 through 8

Memphis Academy of Health Sciences Middle and High School – 3925 Chelsea Avenue Ext., Memphis, TN

Grades 6 - 11

 


Contact Us

902 S. Cooper St.
Memphis, TN 38104-5603
(901) 327-6000

Calendar of Events

Adult Literacy Tutor Training Dates:
August 6 & 7th (both sessions required) Friday Evening & Saturday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Adult Literacy Tutor Training is held at 902 S. Cooper St., Memphis, TN


Academy Tutoring Project Training Dates:
Saturday, August 21st 9 am-12 noon
Thursday, September 9th 5:30-8:30pm
Saturday, September 18th 9am – noon
Tuesday, September 28th 5:30-8:30pm

Academy Tutoring Project Training is held at the Memphis City Schools Teaching and Learning Academy at 2485 Union Avenue (corner of Union and Hollywood)
Volunteers in this program can tutor elementary, middle or high school students in reading or math. Contact Information: Marilyn Rabinowitz 901 327-6000 ext 1009 or mrabinowitz@literacymidsouth

COLLABORATIVES AND COALITIONS ALIGNED WITH LITERACY MID-SOUTH

38126 Zip Code Collaborative
Location: The Temple of Deliverance, 369 G. E. Patterson Avenue Meeting Date / Time: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Contact Information: Kay Shelton, 327-6000, kshelton@literacymidsouth.org


38127 Zip Code Collaborative
Location: Arkwings Conference Center, 2034 James Road Meeting Date / Time: 2nd Monday of each month, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Contact Information: Dr. Bill Byrne, tnmentor@bellsouth.net


Literacy Mid-South Coalition
Location: The Assisi Foundation, 515 Erin Drive Meeting Date / Time: 3rd Thursday of each month, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Contact Information: Kay Shelton, 327-6000, kshelton@literacymidsouth.org


(Locations, dates and times of meetings are subject to change. Notice of these changes are sent via email to the respective collaborative or coalition members.)