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23 people are interested
Summer GED Tutors Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Network
Please visit the new page to apply.
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23 people are interested
Help adult students earn their High School Equivalency Diploma! Become an HSED tutor and help others reach their goals.
The 5.09 HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) is program where students demonstrate competencies through participation in classes with projects and tests at Madison College. This is a helpful option for language learners or students with learning differences, because it is does not requited timed tests. The HSED covers Reading, Math (geometry and algebra, science, social studies, employability, career awareness, civics, and health.
HSED tutoring at Madison College:
- Tutors are placed in Madison College HSED courses to support learners during class time
- Instructor provides support and direction as needed
- No experience needed! Training is provided
- All tutoring for the Summer 2023 semester will be done virtually
- Math 2, 10:30AM-12:20PM, Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs, virtual
- Math 2, 7:00PM-8:50PM, Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs, virtual
- Social Studies, 5:00-6:50pm, Mon or Wed, virtual
- Reading and Writing, 10:30am-12:20pm, Mon, Tues, or Wed, virtual
Tutor Requirement
- Be 18+ years old
- Complete training before tutoring
- Be reliable, professional, patient, and kind
- Speak, read, and write English fluently
- Have a working computer & reliable internet
- Check email regularly
After you fill out a volunteer application, we will be in touch about placements and training.
More opportunities with Literacy Network
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Literacy Network
Location:
701 Dane St, Madison, WI 53713, US
Mission Statement
Literacy Network teaches reading, writing, communication, and computer skills to Dane County adults so they can achieve financial security, well-being and deeper engagement with their families and the community.
Description
Literacy Network assists adults in Dane County who are low-income and who need help improving their literacy skills, whether they are immigrants/refugees learning English, adults reading/writing below a 5th grade level, or folks studying to pass their GED or high school equivalency exam. We offer free group classes and trained volunteer tutors at locations throughout the Madison area. Programs operate on a three semester schedule: spring, summer, and fall, and we recruit interns and tutors every semester.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
701 Dane StMadison, WI 53713
DATE POSTED
May 17, 2023
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
- Mathematics
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers commit to tutoring two hours per week during the semester, with no more than two absences.