Adult Literacy Tutor

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The following roles have traditionally been activities volunteers have performed within the Basic and Transitional Studies (BTS) Division at Seattle Central. Opportunities within the division can be flexible. For example, there is need for volunteer tutoring trainings that are tailored to student experiences, the development of a quarterly newsletter within BTS, and/or language outlining the history of the division in Seattle Colleges. Volunteers can possibly be involved in these projects, if interested.

Tutors provide one-on-one, or sometimes one-on-two, assistance to students in our program. Tutors help students understand basic reading, writing, grammatical, or math concepts and provide opportunities to practice the skills they are learning in class. Tutors are matched with the same student(s) for the entire quarter and meet for 1 hour sessions once or twice a week. Tutors may also decide to hold drop-in tutoring hours twice-a-week as an alternative to working with the same students throughout the quarter. This role works with students to develop activities that are relevant to the students' needs and goals.

Classroom Assistants work with classroom teachers in ESL and ABE classes. Classes may focus on basic reading/writing, speaking/listening, computer skills, math, or communications. Classroom assistants provide extra help to students during class time. We place volunteers in classes based on the needs of the division as well as the interests and needs of the volunteer. We prefer candidates with previous teaching or tutoring experience, but can be flexible depending on your skills and interests. Ultimately, classroom assistants work out their schedule and role with the teacher with who they are partnered.

Computer Skills Tutor. We also offer computer support on a drop-in basis. This is designed for students to drop by for a quick lesson on a specific computer skill that they need for class, i.e., how to share their screen on Zoom, how to upload a file in CANVAS, etc. These drop-in sessions will be conducted on Zoom.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

For questions about the BTSD Volunteer application, please contact the BTS Tutoring Coordinator, btstutoring.central@seattlecolleges.edu.