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Science of Reading Certification
Every Ignite Reading tutor educator starts their certification journey by participating in our paid Science of Reading Training Course to learn how to deliver our foundational skills curriculum. Tutor Educators become a fully certified Ignite Reading Tutor Educator after completing the training course AND 100 hours of tutoring while meeting our tutor performance standards.
You’ll get everything you need to become a highly skilled reading instructor:
Structured literacy knowledge you can apply to future careers
Experience teaching a Science of Reading-based curriculum
Skills in culturally responsive teaching and behavior management
Coaching and feedback from literacy specialists
Certification Program Format
Our Science of Reading Training Course kicks off with your first synchronous online covering our mission, our why, and all of the key technology tools you’ll need for working with Ignite Reading. After that, training is divided into three phases.
Everyday: 3 hours
Classes
Monday–Friday you’ll alternate between IgniteU online courses on your own time one day and synchronous training with peers over Zoom the next.
Every day: 2 hours
Everyday: 2-3 hours
Classes + Tutoring
Every Monday–Friday you’ll spend one hour of synchronous class time on Zoom with peers and 90 minutes tutoring.
Every day: 2 ½ hours
Tutors may opt to spend even more hours tutoring.
Ongoing
Qualifying Period
Once you complete 400 tutoring sessions while meeting our performance standards, you will become officially certified.
100 hours based on your availability
Ignite Reading Certified: Earn a verifiable, digital Ignite Reading Tutor Educator badge and certificate and all the tools you need to be a successful reading instructor.
Pay: Earn $17.50/hour until you complete your certification classes and tutoring practicum time.
Credential: Graduate with a certificate from our Science of Reading Certification Program and all the tools you need to be a successful reading instructor.
After Certification—What Comes Next?
Once you’re certified, you’ll continue tutoring the students you were paired with during certification and can add more students to your schedule. Ignite Reading tutors work from 8 to 30 hours per week tutoring students for 15—minute sessions at the same time every Monday–Friday throughout the school year.
Feel Supported Every Step of the Way
Tutor Performance Managers
TPMs will be your primary managers, ensuring you receive the coaching and resources for doing your best work with students. Experienced coaches will observe your sessions, offer tips for more effective teaching, and even jump into sessions to help resolve challenges.
Dedicated Tutor Support Team
Our friendly tutor support team is on hand to help you schedule sessions and lend assistance over email. An online knowledge base will make it easy to find helpful resources and answers to frequently asked questions.
Online Tutor Community
Ignite Reading’s online tutor community is a supportive place to ask questions, share tips, and get to know your fellow tutor educators.
I loved Ignite Reading's certification program! Every day I learned something new, and I practiced new skills. I didn’t want it to end!
Gia Loffredo
Ignite Reading Tutor
The Ignite Reading team is seriously the best support staff I have ever worked with.
Debi Brown
Ignite Reading Tutor