Evening Tutors Needed (ESL)
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Council of Ft. Bend County
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Change a life through literacy!
Volunteer with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County as an ESL tutor to adult students. Our students come from all over the world and represent a diverse range of cultural, linguistic, religious, and professional backgrounds. When students enter the Literacy Council, they are pre-tested and placed into one of six different level classes. Each level is comprised of an ESL, Conversation, and Reading/Writing course. We need you to volunteer to lead one of these courses!
Responsibilities:
-Attend one Tutor Training session, held once monthly on Monday from 6-9 pm
-Commit to tutoring between 1.5-3 hours each week on a set schedule for one full academic semester
-Have a passion for literacy education
-Demonstrate patience with adult learners
-Attend three additional inservices throughout the year, offered at the Literacy Council, for ongoing professional development
More opportunities with Literacy Council of Ft. Bend County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Literacy Council of Ft. Bend County
Location:
12530 EMILY CT, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478, US
Mission Statement
To end inter-generational cycles of illiteracy in Fort Bend County by improving adult literacy skills and generating community-wide literacy awareness.
Description
Since, 1987 the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County has been Changing Lives Through Literacy. The mission of the Literacy Council is to end intergenerational cycles of illiteracy by improving adult literacy skills and generate community-wide literacy awareness. The Literacy Council provides several programs for its students: Basic Literacy, English as a Second Language, GED Preparation, U.S. Citizenship Preparation, basic Computer Skills and Transitions to Post-Secondary Education.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12530 Emily CourtSugar Land, Uruguay
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2016
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours per week