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9 people are interested
Tutoring
ORGANIZATION: Lutheran Services in Iowa
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9 people are interested
Tutoring volunteers support former refugees as their develop their English language and conversation skills, study for their U.S. Citizenship Exam, or work to improve their job skills. Meetings take place at times that work for both student and tutor. Tutoring sessions can take place at LSI's office on University Ave or virtually. Training and support provided - education experience is a plus, but not required.
Key responsibilities
- Meet with student (either individually or in small groups of 2-5) at chosen time and location to work with them on activities that will help them develop their English language and conversation skills or study for their U.S. Citizenship Exam
- Communicate respectfully with students when engaging in repeat activities and topics to give students an opportunity to master the content
- Adjust plans, techniques, and/or approaches to meet the learning styles of the students and follow the instruction of the lead teacher with the ultimate goal of helping students become independent learners
Time commitment
- Tutors should plan to meet with students for one hour per week for at least 8 week
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About Lutheran Services in Iowa
Location:
3116 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311, US
Mission Statement
Lutheran Servies in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ with acts of service to all.
Description
LSI impacts the lives of more than 40,000 Iowans annually through residential treatment, services to families, early childhood programs, adoption/foster care services, refugee resettlement, and services for people with disabilities. LSI serves people of all ages, genders, nationalities, religions, ethnicities, and sexual orientations and is affiliated with Lutheran Services in America and three Iowa synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3200 University AvenueDes Moines, IA 50311
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2022
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training