DC Reads Sites and Schedules
The DC Reads Program at OCS exists to maintain partnerships between tutoring programs and the University, manage all DC Reads tutor payroll, and serve as a resource to DC Reads tutors throughout their experience with this program. The DC Reads Program must receive a copy of your I-9 and EAF. You may not start working until you have been cleared by the DC Reads Office.
DC Reads
Community Partners 2008-2009
Site Locations
The AnBryce Foundation:
1650 Tysoms Blvd, Ste 900,
McLean, VA 22102
www.anbryce.org
Site Info: The Saturday Institute is an intensive academic and social experience for students. Tutors will assist students in math, English and reading competency using the Reading to Succeed! Reading fundamentals curriculum. Students will increase phonics awareness
and build confidence. Tutoring for this site takes place on Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
Main Contact:
Donna White
dwhite@anbryce.org
703-286-1408
AnBryce Saturday Institute
Phillips and Rome Halls on Campus
801 22nd St. NW, Washington, DC 20052
CentroNia:
1420 Columbia Rd, NW
Washington, DC 20009
www.centronia.org
Site Info: CentroNía has helped 500 children move from below average in reading to meeting or exceeding their grade level requirements. Students from 20 DCPS, and local area Charter Schools in grades K-6 receive one-on-one tutoring, using a highly structured reading and math
curriculum at a pace appropriate for that student. Tutoring for this site takes place Mon-Thurs 4-6pm, and Saturdays from 10am-12pm.
Main Contact:
Irma Rivera
tutoringvolunteers@centronia.org
(202) 332-4200 x138
Directions:
Take Green Line Metro to Columbia Heights Metro Station. Take the escalator on the left. At top of escalator, make a right on 14th Street, Make a right on Columbia Rd. CentroNia will be a short distance on the left side.
For Love of Children (FLOC):
1763 Columbia Rd, NW
Washington, DC 20009
www.floc.org
Site Info: A FLOC tutor establishes a one-on-one relationship with a child in Washington, DC, and works with that student in our proven, back-to-basics curriculum designed to improve reading and math skills. Training and support are available to you at all times along the way.
Tutoring for this site takes place Tues/Thurs 3-5:30pm, Mon/Wed 3-5:30pm and Saturdays from 9:45am-12:15pm.
Main Contact:
Amber Shollenberger
ashollenberger@floc.org
(202) 349-3509
Garrison Elementary School (Mondays and Wednesdays)
1200 S Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Take Green Line Metro to U Street/Cardozo Metro station, Exit at front of train for 13th Street, Make a left on 13th Street and walk to S Street, Make a left on S Street (Garrison is on your right)
Neighborhood Tutoring Program (Saturdays)
1763 Colombia Road NW, Washington, DC 20009
Walk to K Street and 20th St intersection. Take L2 bus towards Chevy Chase Circle and get off at 18th St and Colombia Rd. Walk one block NE on Colombia Rd to 1763 Colombia Rd.
Brookland Elementary School (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
1401 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017
Francis-Stevens Education Campus:
2425 Nst Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Site Info: Tutors teach and foster literacy skills through a variety of after school activities. Tutors also assist elementary school students with their diverse educational needs (e.g. homework and standardized test needs). Tutors are also encouraged to incorporate abstract educational
interests into the curriculum. Classroom Tutoring for this site takes place Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3:00pm or with Aftercare from 3:15-6:30pm.
Main Contact:
Emily Mazurak
dcreads0910@gmail.com
202-994-1225
Directions:
Walk to 24th and N St NW from the Foggy Bottom Metro Stop
Heads Up:
25 E St NW
Washington, DC 20001
www.headsup-dc.org
Site Info: Heads Up operates after-school and summer academic programs to promote service, leadership and learning. Tutors in our classrooms forge relationships with school-age children and serve as powerful role
models. Tutoring for this site takes place Monday-Friday from 3-6pm.
Main Contact:
Meredith Ney
mney@headsup-dc.org
(202) 544-4468 x33
Amidon Elementary School
401 Eye Street, SW Washington, DC 20024
Take the Blue or Orange line to Federal Center Metro. Walk 1 block west on D Street , turn left on 4th St. Walk 4 blocks south on 4th St. Amidon ES is on the corner of 4th and I Streets.
LaSalle Elementary School
501 Riggs Rd, NE Washington, DC 20011
Take the Green or Red line to Fort Totten Metro. Exit the Metro and walk left towards Riggs Road. Turn right at the light and walk approximately 1.5 miles. The school will located on the right.
Higher Achievement Program (HAP):
317 8th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
www.higherachievement.org
Site Info: During their participation in Higher Achievement, GWU students will be responsible for assisting Center staff in tutoring and instruction of
program participants in Math and Reading and ensuring that all program participants are continuing to excel in school. Tutors will help with homework as well as provide small group instruction. Tutoring for this
site takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-8pm.
Main Contact:
Matt Thornton
mthornton@higherachievement.org
(202) 544-3633 x133
Stuart Hobson Middle School (Ward 6)
410 E Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Walk to K St and 21st intersection. Take DC Circulator to Union Station. Walk two blocks SE on Massachusetts Ave. Bear left on ramp. Walk east on ramp. Bear left onto 2nd St. Walk north on 2nd St. Turn right on E St. Walk two blocks east on E St to 410 E Street.
Kelly Miller Middle School (Ward 7)
301 49th Street, NE Washington, DC 20019
Thomson Elementary School:
1200 L St NW Washington, DC 20005
Site Info: Tutors teach and foster literacy skills through a variety of after school activities. Tutors also assist elementary school students with their diverse educational needs (e.g. homework and standardized test needs). Tutors are encouraged to help K-6 students with the Jr. Great
Books Program. Classroom Tutoring for this site takes place Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3:00pm or with Aftercare from 3:30-6:30pm.
Main Contact:
Emily Mazurak
dcreads0910@gmail.com
202-994-1225
Turning the Page (TTP):
1010 Vermont Ave NW Ste 915,
Washington, DC 20005
www.turningthepage.org
Site Info: Child Mentors will provide tutoring and additional support to TTP’s school-based parent engagement/ family literacy initiative, Community Nights. At these events, which take place in the evenings, they will welcome participating families and volunteers, mentor
elementary school children by reading with them and implementing literacy-based activities, and distribute snacks and books to them. Together with Turning the Page, they will help build community and empower families at struggling elementary schools. Tutoring
for this site takes place Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-8:30pm and some Saturdays.
Main Contact:
Song Nguyen
snguyen@turningthepage.org
(202) 347-9841 x16
Aiton Elementary
533 48th Place, NE, Washington, DC 20019
River Terrace Elementary
420 34th St., NE, Washington, DC 20019
MLK Jr. Elementary School
3200 6th St SE, Washington, DC 20032
GarfieldElementary
2435 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
M.C. Terrel Elementary
3301 Wheeler Rd, SE Washington, DC 20032
Hugh Browne Education Center
850 26th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
John Tyler Elementary School
1001 G Street SE, Washington, DC 20002
Directions:
Take H Street until 15th Street. Make a right onto 15th Street. Transportation from the Turning the Page office to each of our partner schools is provided.
For more information, please contact:
DC Reads Assitant Program Coordinators
2129 G Street, NW
Building D, Suite 102
E-mail:
Karen: dcreads@gwu.edu (202) 994-7141
Emily: dcreads0910@gmail.com (202) 994-1225
Fax: (202) 994-8736
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