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ESL Literacy Tutor
ORGANIZATION: Aquinas Literacy Center
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6 people are interested
Become a volunteer English as a Second Language (ESL) literacy tutor at Aquinas Literacy Center! Volunteer ESL literacy tutors are needed for 90 minutes per week, scheduled at your convenience from 9am to 8pm, Monday through Thursday. Knowledge of a second language is not required; all instruction is in English. All prospective tutors are required to complete twelve pre-service hours of training before working with an assigned learner. At the end of the training, you will be certified through ProLiteracy.
Our next New Tutor Training Workshop is scheduled for:
Friday, April 29 (6-9pm) and Saturday, April 30 (9am-3pm)
Advance registration is required. A one-time $25 fee covers the cost of books, materials, and workshop refreshments. Contact us for registration information today! You can reach us at aquinasliteracy@gmail.com or call (773) 927-0512 and ask for Kristen.
Through English-language literacy instruction, our learners are empowered to be successful parents, productive workers and responsible citizens. All of our learners are adults who are motivated to learn English and achieve their personal goals.
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About Aquinas Literacy Center
Location:
1751 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609, US
Mission Statement
The Aquinas Literacy Center exists to offer individualized tutoring in the English language to area residents at no cost to the students. The Center accepts every race, color or creed. We strive to provide an environment conducive to learning, and one which reverences and respects each individual person. Closely allied with this intent is the fostering of independent learning, personal growth and responsibility. Our service is based on the expertise and experience of the Adrian Dominican Sisters and their continuing commitment to education.
Description
Here at Aquinas Literacy Center we strive to help change lives word by word in an effort to help our students share their story and engage more fully in the world around them. We offer a variety of programming to help students in their learning. The Literacy Center is a place that offers hospitality, opportunity for education and learning, and a community of learners and supporters. We invite you to join us as a volunteer! In particular, Aquinas Literacy Center is seeking volunteers who can commit 90 minutes per week as an ESL tutor. Tutor training is provided, and knowledge of a second language is not necessary.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3540 S. Hermitage Ave.Chicago, IL 60609
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2016
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Adult Education
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 12 hour training, and 90 min/week tutoring session
- Native or Near Native English Fluency