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“Working with KOREH L.A has been an extremely positive experience for our students. Partner-reading has improved reading fluency and has increased the student’s self-esteem. The volunteers are dedicated, loyal, and creative in meeting the individual needs of their student. Teachers welcome the support of the KOREH L.A. volunteers and would love more! I look forward to the arrival of your volunteers and make a point to greet them with a smile each day!”
"I liked the continuity and dedication of the volunteers."
“I liked how very responsive our volunteer is – a pleasure to work with.”
“I like how the KOREH L.A. mentors bond with the students and the teachers really appreciate the extra help from the volunteers. The volunteers are warm, friendly and kind. I love them!”
“The volunteers have fostered a very positive academic relationship with our students. The teachers all appreciate the reliability of the volunteers and their commitment to the students.”
“I like the volunteer’s dedication and professionalism as well as their understanding and flexibility about the limited work space at the school. The teachers at our school all appreciate the time and support given to their students!”
“[the volunteers were] very concerned about the students’ ability and making a positive contribution.”
“Our students have blossomed and their self esteem has grown tremendously having their special KOREH L.A. buddies.”
“I have always found the volunteers to be pleasant and supportive. All of the volunteers that I have come in contact with are positive role models for our students. They are willing to go the extra ‘mile.’”
“The program is outstanding. Thank you for your dedication to our children.”
“Students came back to class with an upbeat, positive attitude that they can do it!”
“…the students really looked forward to their “reading partner” coming, and would always mention it first thing that morning.”
“I like the special relationship of trust and care that develops between the student and volunteer. I like the great improvement the children make with the help of their reading partner. One of my students said, “I like the way she teaches me and corrects me if I make a mistake;” the volunteer is very encouraging!”
“I liked how the volunteers are extremely supportive and compassionate when engaging students.”
“I liked the care [she] has in her heart when she works with my students.”
“I like that the KOREH L.A. volunteers develop a caring and trusting and committed relationship with their partnered students. The students benefit not only academically, they were also proud of their work and displayed higher self-esteem. The volunteers do such a great job, in particular, when they relate what they work on with their students to the curriculum we are teaching; it is enhancing and supportive. My students look forward to spending time with their volunteer. A positive relationship has been developed!”
“I liked her willingness and eagerness to learn about [the student] and meet his needs in a special way.”
“The KOREH L.A. volunteer was very prompt and professional. I like that she was very caring and flexible. I like how the volunteer gave special attention to individual students, which made them feel very special and feel positive about school. My student really loved and enjoyed being with her mentor. She really looked forward to the day she read with the volunteer, and she beamed with positive self-esteem!”
“I liked the volunteers’ dedication, professionalism, and positive attitude.”
“[The volunteer] was very reliable and upbeat. She didn’t intimidate the students. I felt very lucky to have her help.”
“The KOREH L.A. volunteers are very positive. I liked the fact that my student was always happy to see her reading partner!”
“Volunteers are excellent role models- especially for oral language skills.”
“Thank you to KOREH L.A. for their years of service to our students.”
“I feel that the children were introduced to literature and conversation that was meaningful; the relationships and friendships made through KOREH LA were enriching to both the student and volunteers. It opened up a new world of knowledge for both.”
“…the volunteers were ready for the challenge. They had great attitudes, even when dealing with our difficult students.”
“I liked the increase of my student’s self-confidence and eventual comfort with books and reading.”
“[The volunteers] were excellent and obviously received good training.”
“The students [were willing] to meet with volunteers even though it was after school and the other students were playing!”
“Volunteer mentors show concern and enthusiasm for their reading partners. They sincerely enjoy mentoring. The mentors are so well trained and work with their student’s individual needs. Reading scores continue to improve!”
“[I liked…] the enthusiasm our volunteer had for each visit. She really made it fun for the students.”
“All teachers involved liked the 1 on 1 time their students received and the impact made upon the students’ academic growth, which was very POSITIVE.”
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