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17 people are interested
English Language (ESL) Instructor
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Volunteers of Southern Connecticut
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17 people are interested
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME AS AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TUTOR TO LOCAL IMMIGRANTS
Literacy Volunteers Offer Tutor Training to Help Local Adults-
Make a difference in someone’s life! Did you know there are more than 15,000 people in Milford, CT and Stratford, CT without a high school diploma? Did you know there are more than 1,600 adults who are not fluent in English? Did you know there are 46 non-English languages spoken in these cities?
(Data taken from the Milford and Stratford, CT School District Strategic School Profile, 2012-2013)
Virtual TUTOR TRAINING classes will be held on ZOOM. Email for next tutor training class dates.
or Classes are recorded for you to watch at your own pace.
Volunteer tutors will learn techniques to assist ELL (English language learners) students with dialogue, listening comprehension, oral fluency, phonics, reading comprehension and writing skills. No previous teaching experience required! All prospective tutors will be interviewed in advance.
Must be 18 and older.
For further information, email the literacy office between the hours of 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at director@lvsct.org.
Literacy Volunteers is part of the ProLiteracy network of adult basic education and literacy programs. ProLiteracy works with its member agencies to raise awareness of available ELL services.
"Non-English speakers in the U.S. can fall behind in education or employment in an already challenging job market," said David C. Harvey, president and CEO of ProLiteracy. "Language barriers can also prevent them from understanding important financial, educational, health care, employment or legal rights issues. By raising awareness of our members’ ELL programs, adults in need will know where to find resources that can help them gain skills to address everyday matters."
For more information on Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT’s ELL and other volunteer programs, visit www.lvsct.org, email director@lvsct.org or call 203-878-4800.
About ProLiteracy
ProLiteracy, based in Syracuse, New York, champions the power of literacy to improve the lives of adults and their families, communities, and societies. It works with adult new readers and learners and with local and national organizations to help adults gain the reading, writing, math, computer, and English skills they need to be successful. ProLiteracy advocates on behalf of adult learners and the programs that serve them, provides training and professional development, and publishes materials used in adult literacy instruction. ProLiteracy has 1,200 member programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and works with 125 nongovernmental international agencies1 More opportunity with Literacy Volunteers of Southern Connecticut
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About Literacy Volunteers of Southern Connecticut
Location:
16 Dixon Street, Milford, CT 06460, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Literacy Volunteers of Southern Connecticut is to provide services at no cost to any individual who wishes to learn the English language or enhance the reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills necessary to lead productive lives in our community.
Description
For three decades, our nonprofit organization has been helping immigrants and refugees in the Greater Milford and Stratford areas learn to speak English. The ability to speak, comprehend, read and write English is necessary, in order for individuals to understand information, written and verbal. Without literacy skills, adults will struggle to take part in the world around them and to reach their full potential as parents, community members, and employees.
Our literacy volunteers are making a huge difference in our student’s lives, and are helping them reach their goals.
Last year our tutors donated nearly 4,000 hours to English Language Learners (ELL). Through weekly tutoring, our ELL have entered into higher education or training, gotten new jobs or improved their careers, received their GED and citizenship, voted for the first time, received a drivers license, and become more involved in their children’s education and community activities.
It takes great courage for many of our ELLs to walk through our doors and ask for help. We match them with a tutor, and they begin to learn the English language, some for the first time.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 18, 2021
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- One lesson taught per week to 1-1 or small group of adults. The lesson itself may be between 60 and 90 minutes, whereas preparation for the lesson may take as long as you need. Typically, instructors expect to prepare for two hours.
- Teaching background preferred, as well as experience in ESL. Certifications a plus, but enthusiasm and communication skills are what we are looking for!