Powerful Pairs: Ny and Ziza

Ny knew from the start that she’d have a strong connection with her 4th grade student reader, Ziza. “She already loved reading when she came into Team Read, so that made me excited to start working with her,” explains Ny. “Ziza is very cooperative and has a...

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DONATE NOW Team Read’s “secret sauce” is our teen reading coaches. They have a unique ability to connect with and inspire young students, helping them become more confident, capable readers. We’re thrilled to have several long-time coaches and...

Sometimes It’s All About the Right Comic Book

After two weeks with her Team Read student Antonio, Hailey was struggling. Antonio avoided speaking in English. He wouldn’t read. And he never, ever smiled. “Antonio, we have to read a book,” she’d often say. The second grader frowned and spoke softly. “I’m sorry, I...

Paying It Forward — Jack’s Story

我的姓名是Jack Khuu, 我是中國移民第一代在美出生的孩子   Reading Coach Bio: Jack Khuu Years in Team Read: 7 (2 years in elementary, 5 years as a reading coach) Promoted: Jack was promoted to Site Assistant after 3 years of being a reading coach (he started in 8th grade) Tutoring Tip: Make...