Become a Tutor

The Children's Literacy Project recruits, trains, and supports tutors to work onsite in our five partner Seattle Public Schools. Tutors commit a minimum of one hour per week for three months (one academic quarter) and chose from a variety of volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please contact the Children's Literacy Project office by phone at (206) 296-6411 or email clp@seattleu.edu.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Have a strong desire to help children learn
• Be able to commit to volunteering at least one hour per week for at least three months. Hours are flexible and chosen by the volunteer.
• Attend a CLP training session prior to the start of tutoring.
• Be a positive role model of a lifelong learner.
• Be flexible.
• Be reliable.

Tutoring Opportunities

Bailey Gatzert School

Community Learning Center Homework Club
Monday through Thursday
3:20-4:30 Enrichment classes for 3-5th graders 4:15 - 5:30

During school- limited need for one to one tutoring.

Click on the above link to learn more about Bailey Gatzert.

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T. T. Minor Elementary

In-class tutoring throughout the school day, 9:00-3:00.

To learn more about T.T. Minor, click on the above link.

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Thurgood Marshall Elementary

One-to-one tutoring throughout the school day 9-3. Volunteers are also needed in the Bilingual Orientation Center.

Click on the above link to learn more about Thurgood Marshall.

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Meany Middle School

One-to-one tutoring during the school day, 8:15-2:15.
After-school tutoring, 2:30-3:30.

Find more information about Meany by clicking the above link.

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St. George Parish School

One-to-one tutoring during the school day.
Before and after-school tutoring opportunities also available.

Find more information about St. George Parish School by clicking the above link.

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