ReadWest Adult Literacy

📚 Rio Rancho Public Schools are officially out for the summer! ☀️

Keeping literacy skills strong over the next few months can help set your child up for success when school starts again. Reading together, visiting the library, journaling, and practicing everyday reading activities are all great ways to keep learning going all summer long!

Comment below with your favorite ideas for supporting your child’s literacy this summer! 👇

Learn more about literacy programs at ReadWest.org

Thank you to Friends of the Library and the New Mexico Higher Education Department for supporting literacy in our community.

📚 Word of the Month: Resilience

Resilience means the ability to recover from challenges and keep going. At ReadWest, we see resilience every day as students and tutors continue learning, growing, and supporting one another. 💙

Comment below using “resilience” in a sentence!

Learn more about our mission at ReadWest.org

Thank you to our sponsors, Harris Jewelers and Applebee’s, for supporting literacy in our community.

You might have spotted these wonderful volunteers in our newsletter, but we wanted to give another special shoutout to our amazing group tutors! 💙

Teaching a group class is a meaningful way to support adult learners and strengthen our community. Thank you to Ron R, Lori S, Cathy V, Sharon E, Debra M, Heather O, Eimen U, LeAnn P, Sue F, Brooke K, Inocencia T, Maura L, Drew H, Kara M, Emma Lia M, Marshall M, Yvette V, John G, and all the volunteers who stepped in to help our students succeed this year.

Thank you for sharing your time, encouragement, and knowledge with ReadWest students!

Interested in making a difference too? Join our incredible volunteer team at ReadWest.org

Special thanks to Life Church and the Rio Rancho Chamber for supporting our mission.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Volunteer with ReadWest and help change lives through literacy, learning, and support in our community. ❤️📚

Whether you have a few hours a week or more, your time can make a lasting impact.

Learn more about volunteering at ReadWest.org

Thank you to Comcast and Starbucks for supporting ReadWest and our community!

Do you have any book recommendations? Share your favorites in the comments below! Whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, mystery, memoir, or a children’s book you love reading with family, we’d love to hear your suggestions.

Your recommendation might inspire someone else to pick up their next book. 💙

Thank you to our sponsors, Amazing Grace Personal Care Services and Garza McDonald’s, for supporting literacy in our community.

📣 WE’RE HIRING — DATA COORDINATOR 📣

ReadWest, Inc. Adult Literacy Center is looking for a detail-oriented and mission-driven Data Coordinator to join our team in Rio Rancho, NM!

🕒 Schedule (26 hours weekly):
• Wednesday: 3 PM – 8 PM
• Thursday: 12 PM – 8 PM
• Friday: 11 AM – 6 PM
• Saturday: 9 AM – 3 PM

💵 Compensation:
$15/hour + PTO accrual under the Healthy Workplaces Act

As our Data Coordinator, you’ll help support adult learners by maintaining program data, assisting with reports and assessments, and supporting day-to-day office operations.

Preferred qualifications include strong computer skills, attention to detail, organization, communication skills, and experience with databases or Excel. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply!

To apply, please send your resume and brief cover letter to [email protected]

Join our team and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of adult learners!

Thank you to United Way for supporting ReadWest and our mission. 💙

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. ☀️💚

At ReadWest, we believe literacy, support, and community connection can help people grow with confidence and resilience. Mental health matters at every stage of life.

For mental health resources and support information, visit SAMHSA.org.

Flourish - to grow or develop in a healthy, successful way.

At ReadWest, students and tutors flourish as they build confidence and skills in literacy.

Write a sentence below using the word flourish!

Thank you to our partners United Way and ProLiteracy for supporting adult literacy in our community.

Learn more at ReadWest.org

🌎💚 Happy Earth Day!

Take some time today to support our planet—and one another. Small actions can make a big difference, whether it’s recycling, conserving energy, or helping your community thrive.

At ReadWest, we believe strong communities start with education and connection. 📚

Support your local community at ReadWest.org

💙 Thank you to our sponsors, Friends of the Library and Chicken Salad Chick, for supporting our mission!

📣 We’re hiring!

ReadWest’s team is growing, and we’re looking for a detail-oriented Data Coordinator to join our mission-driven team in Rio Rancho, NM.

This role plays a key part in supporting our students and programs through accurate data management and reporting.

✨ Position Highlights:
• $15/hour + PTO accrual (Healthy Workplaces Act)
• 26 hours/week
• Supportive nonprofit environment
• Make a real impact in adult literacy

📧 Apply today! Send your resume and a brief cover letter to: [email protected]

Join our team and help change lives through literacy 💙

Learn more at ReadWest.org