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Help Adult English Learners: Be a Small-Group Tutor!
ORGANIZATION: Adult Literacy Services, Sacramento Public Library
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Hello, and thank you for your interest!
We are looking for a new tutor to take over an existing small group. The group currently meets Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00, but there may be some flexibility. This group meets at the North Highlands-Antelope library. It could be helpful if the tutor has some Russian speaking skills, but it's not necessary.
This is similar to our other ESL tutoring opportunity for 1:1 tutoring but specific for small-group tutoring. The tutoring is not just for conversation but also reading/writing skills. Small-group tutoring is for approximately 2-6 learners at a time, of a similar ability. In this case the learners are at a beginning high to low intermediate level of English, and there are about 3-5 learners usually.
Tutoring sessions would be 1-2 hours once a week minimum, preferably twice a week, and we ask for a 6-month minimum commitment. This group currently meets once a week but used to meet twice.
It may be possible to have two tutors who work together in some way, either to take turns so that you only tutor once a week each, or to work together if the group is on the larger side.
Free study/teaching materials provided to the tutor and learners.
Pre-service training required and ongoing support provided.
Please contact us if interested to learn more about this specific opportunity! We look forward to hearing from you.
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About Adult Literacy Services, Sacramento Public Library
Location:
Central Library, 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Adult Literacy Services is simple: Assist adults in improving their basic literacy skills, thereby empowering them to reach their full potential, create stronger families, and participate more fully in society.
Description
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Our tutoring program is learner-centered, based on each adult learner's personal, literacy-related goals, such as write an email message, help a child with homework, get a better job, or get a driver license. Annually, we help about 250-350 learners improve their skills and reach their goals with the help of over 200 volunteer tutors who provide 15,000-20,000 instructional hours. Reading-writing and/or English language instructional materials are provided to assist the learner with skill development, but these should be complemented by additional real-life materials, resources, and other practice activities to help the learner achieve their personal goals. Tutors are not expected to stick to a set curriculum or timeline but instead are encouraged to be creative and learn what works best for their learner, and what motivates their learner.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Education & Literacy,
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
North Highlands-Antelope Library4235 Antelope RdAntelope, CA 95843
(38.70464 ,-121.36479 )
DATE POSTED
August 12, 2024
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Russian
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week, preferably twice for 1-2 hours each session.
- Basic computer/technology skills or willing to learn: email, navigating the internet, etc.