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Become a Tutor at Blue Hills Adult Education

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ORGANIZATION: Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

  • 24 people are interested

Blue Hills Adult Education in Dedham, Massachusetts creates a safe and inclusive environment where adults develop the skills, knowledge and support needed to grow, persist, and achieve their aspirations.

We are looking for volunteers to work with adults seeking to improve their English or earn a high school equivalency. We will have a tutor training in the fall of 2024. The schedule is:

Wednesdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
September 25, October 2, 9, 16
sessions are in-person at Blue Hills Adult Education

Opportunities include one-on-one or group tutoring with English Language Learners or people working toward a high school equivalency requiring help in math, reading, writing, or testing strategies. Tutors will have the choice of working in-person with students or doing their sessions online.

We require a one-year commitment and two hours of tutoring per week. Tutoring runs during the school year, September-June. No tutoring in July & August. A CORI check is also required.

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About Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

Location:

800 Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021, US

Mission Statement

BHR ABE’s vision is to create a safe and inclusive environment where adults develop the skills, knowledge and support needed to grow, persist, and achieve their aspirations. In pursuit of our vision, Blue Hills Adult Education’s mission is to: Actively seek to recruit underserved ABE students Identify barriers to enrollment and provide options that reflect the shifting needs of our students Provide engaging learning opportunities that help students develop and prepare for college and careers Integrate authentic learning projects to help students develop transferable skills Actively build community by amplifying our students’ voices in decision-making View students’ differences as an asset which enriches the class experience Bring opportunities to highlight and explore career and secondary school opportunities for our students

Description

Become a tutor with Blue Hills Adult Education and give back to your community in a meaningful, lasting way. Help fellow adults improve their English or prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam.

No background or experience is necessary. All volunteer tutors receive comprehensive training, Our Volunteer Tutor Coordinator will work closely with you to find the best match for you.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Community, Education & Literacy, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

322 Sprague StreetDedham, MA 02026

(42.231255,-71.147354)
 

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Math / Science Instruction
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Adult Education

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours of tutoring per week for a minimum of one year
  • Minimum high school diploma or high school equivalency

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