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    • Tutor Training Workshops are provided in English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • Training lasts 10-12 hours and is provided over two Saturdays
    • Trainers are certified by ProLiteracy America
    • Training is free
    • Materials are free

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Job Description:

Laubach Literacy English as a Second Language Tutor

Purpose
To help non-English-speaking adults 18 years or older learn to speak, understand, read and write English to meet their self-identified goals

Responsibilities
Encourage and support the learners by

  • Helping them develop confidence and a positive attitude about learning
  • Respecting them and involving them in decisions about the learning process
  • Selecting adult materials and approaches that are suitable for the learners' ability and needs
  • Supporting them and praising them for their efforts
  • Guiding them in adopting behavior appropriate to this culture
  • Meeting regularly and punctually

Be well prepared and design lessons based on the needs and interests of the learners.
Review with the learners any work they have done independently.
Keep records of each learner's progress.
Complete monthly program reports.

Place of Work
One-to-one tutoring or small group in a library, church, work site, or other acceptable place

Hours
Meetings with learners 1-2 times per week for a total of 2-3 hours per week
One to two hours per week preparing lessons

Length of Commitment
A minimum of six months
Required Training
A 10-12 hour Tutor Training Workshop in English as a Second Language

  • 2 Saturday sessions of 5-6 hours each

Volunteer Qualifications
Be dependable and prompt.
Be able to relate well to a variety of people.
Be willing to maintain the confidentiality of the lessons.
Have good listening, speaking, reading and writing skills

Be flexible.
Be friendly.
Be patient.
Be optimistic.
Have a good sense of humor.

Fringe Benefits
Altered perception of the world
Feeling of contribution and worth
Increased understanding and appreciation of different values, cultures and lifestyles

 

 
 
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