Become a Tutor
And give back to your community
In our one-on-one tutoring program, a literacy tutor is paired with an adult student. Literacy tutors tailor lessons to their students’ practical needs, like counting change or practicing common greetings in English. As a result, students learn quickly and remember more.
Literacy tutors also help their students adapt as they explain the nuances of American culture. It’s like welcoming a guest to their new world and helping them feel at home. Tutors often say that they learn far more than they teach. They learn about other cultures, different customs, and get a glimpse life from a completely different point of view.
It’s not difficult to help an adult learn English. Our four-session workshop will teach you everything you need to be successful.
Session 1:
You will learn how teaching adults is different from teaching children and about the characteristics of effective literacy tutors.
Session 3:
You will learn how to plan a lesson so that your student’s goals are met. You will also learn about the many resources that are available.
Session 2:
You will find out how we enroll students and about the tools we use to test them. You will also learn what to do at your first lesson.
Session 4:
You will start planning lessons for the student you are assigned. You will meet seasoned literacy tutors who will give you tips and techniques that they have found helpful.
You can expect to do about five hours of self-study over the two-week workshop, in addition to your meetings. Your homework will include e-learning modules and questions for you to ponder. Once you start tutoring, you will receive ongoing support from our Program Coordinator – she is a telephone call or an email away.
Upcoming Tutor Training Schedule
Mondays and Wednesdays
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
May 6, 8, 13, and 15
St. Charles Public Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
July 16, 18, 23, and 25
St. Charles Public Library