America Reads - Bradley University

Bradley University’s America Reads Tutoring Program was established in 1997 with the goal to ensure that every child who participates can read well and independently. The program, in association with community organizations, reaches students throughout the city of Peoria and surrounding areas, providing free tutoring for each child as they partner with Bradley University undergraduate students. Our program is available to children in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Tutoring currently takes place during three sessions, held Monday through Thursday afternoons, in Burgess Hall on the Bradley University campus.

Families, guardians, and/or instructors of the children are encouraged to send along notes with the children providing guidance and topics for focus areas during the sessions. Summary sheets will be sent home after each session explaining what was covered and mentioning any standout moments to track progress.

Those who wish to be involved with this program – the majority of the hiring is done at the beginning of each Fall & Spring term. Job descriptions will be posted and applications will be taken through the Human Resources web page and ADP.

If you’re interested in this program for your child:

Tutoring is held Monday through Thursday
Each session is 45 minutes, we offer three sessions each day.
You may sign up for multiple sessions each week.
For Spring 2026, tutoring will begin Monday, February 2nd and end on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026.
Holidays, breaks, and other adjustments to the regular schedule will be communicated throughout the term.

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Please NOTE:

Tutoring is held in Burgess Hall (1400 W Main St, Peoria, IL)

The building lies parallel to Main Street (at the intersection of W Main St. and N Elmwood Ave.), but access to the building is between Sisson and Burgess Halls on N Elmwood

Access to N Elmwood Ave from W Main St is from the eastbound lane only (no left turns off of Main if you are westbound)

From westbound Main Street, turn left at the University light

From southbound University, turn right at the W St. James St light
Permits are required until 6pm in all lots throughout campus (aside from the Visitor lot)

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The Bradley University America Reads program also partners with local organizations to provide tutoring at their location. If you are involved with a local, non-profit after-school program and would like to discuss the possibility of partnering with our tutors, contact us at [email protected].

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