• Participate in a Training
  Tutor Training Workshops are provided in Laubach Method for tutoring English to adult English Learners.
  Training lasts 10-12 hours and is provided over two Saturdays.  The training will explain what's involved to be a tutor, provide practical guidelines for working with the English learner, and acquaint you with the scope of the materlals and support provided by Laubach Literacy of Ventura County.
  Trainers are certified by  ProLiteracy America
  Training is free
  Materials are free
  Completion of the training is not accredited by any state agency and does not contribute to any state requirements for any certification.

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100 Laubach Literacy Tutors provided over 8000 hours of tutoring to English Learners in Ventura County in October 2010- September 2011.  This is an impressive accomplishment. Thank you.

Job Description:

Laubach Literacy English as a Second Language Tutor

Purpose
To tutor adult English learners 18 years or older learn to speak, understand, read and write the English language to meet their self-identified goals, and to understand U.S. culture.

Responsibilities
Encourage and support the adult English 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. Report adult learner progress to the Local Area Coordinator.
Report hours spent tutoring, preparing materials, meetings, etc. to the Director who maintains the record of hours. 

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