Tutor Registration
1. Register
New and Returning Tutors need to register for this year. You will select a tutor session at a specific school, weekday and time. You will also select a training session date and time. Training is required before you attend a tutor session.
2. Background Check
Required Every Two years. Go to the Albuquerque Public Schools website and process a background check. There is a small fee to process the background check, and it takes about two weeks to get a clearance letter in your email inbox. Please print and bring a copy of your clearance letter to your training session and all future tutoring sessions.
3. Review Tutor Manual
Review the current tutor manual before attending your tutor sessions
Tutor Testimonials
“I don’t think there’s anything like volunteering [with Reads]. You get as much satisfaction out of it as the kids do.”
— Deb Doxtater, Site Coordinator, Wherry Elementary
“It is wonderful that our kindergarten students get the opportunity to work and read one-on-one with a volunteer. I am excited for the relationships the students will build with their tutors over the course of the year.”
— Chris McQuary, Kindergarten Teacher, Bel-Air Elementary
“My favorite memory as a tutor was working with a little girl who struggled with her reading skills until about February. At that point, things started to click for her and she made remarkable progress by the end of the school year!”
— Pat Dee, 13-year tutor and ABQ Reads Chairman
“I have a passion for reading and appreciate the opportunity to be a tutor. Being able to see my students learn and develop their talents is wonderful. Seeing their progress and excitement as they build their skills and confidence, and knowing the core skill of reading is key in their education and achieving great success, making tutoring a very rewarding experience.”
— Christina Jay, Tutor
