Category Archives: Service Partners

February 22, 2010

A Ray of Sunshine at Sunrise Elementary

By Andrew Pelayo, City Year Los Angeles Corps Member After completing the first quarter at Sunrise Avenue Elementary, students and teachers  are picking up the pace in preparation for the upcoming California Standards Tests. At this time of year, some … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2010

Seeing My Impact at School

By: Sophie Rokicki, City Year Los Angeles Corps Member During my first week at Hollenbeck Middle School, my goal was to get a feel for not only my students, but also for the school’s atmosphere – social cliques, hang-out spots … Continue reading →

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November 18, 2009

Bert’s take on applying early to City Year

We’d like to introduce Bert Rivera. He’s 23 and a recent college grad from Chicago. He currently serves as team leader in a middle school here in Los Angeles. Last year, he submitted his application by the Nov. 30th deadline. By … Continue reading →

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November 12, 2009

Making a Difference, One Student at a Time

By Claire Matienzo, Team Leader at Union Avenue Elementary School During my 2008-09 corps year at Union Avenue Elementary School, I worked alongside a young student four days of the week for thirty minute sessions. He had recently moved to … Continue reading →

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