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Volunteer Literacy Tutors
ORGANIZATION: Macomb Literacy Partners
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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191 people are interested
Macomb Literacy Partners needs volunteer tutors to assist adults seeking literacy help. Our students come from all backgrounds and educational levels, and gather in class twice a week to work on their goals. Classes are grouped by reading levels, planned and taught by experienced teachers, and assisted by trained tutors. Our goal is to have a 1:1 student : tutor ratio.
The training program for tutors is a 5-hour workshop that explains some differences between adults and children as students, breaks down the classroom lesson into its four main components, and ensures that all MLP tutors are familiar with the language of an adult literacy classroom, as well as our specific program.
After training, tutors are asked to commit to a 2-hour class period, once per week, for the duration of the 12-week class. Help with extracurricular activities, like English as a Second Language conversation group, or open computer lab, would be welcome!
Interested tutors should visit the online orientation site (macombliteracy.org/tutor) to see if this opportunity is a good fit. If so, the link to register for tutor training is at the end of the presentation.
More opportunities with Macomb Literacy Partners
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About Macomb Literacy Partners
Location:
Wayne State Macomb Education Center, 16480 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038, US
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life for all residents of Macomb County by working to eliminate adult illiteracy.
Description
Macomb Literacy Partners needs volunteer tutors to assist adults seeking literacy help. Our students come from all backgrounds and educational levels, and gather in class twice a week to work on their goals. Classes are grouped by reading levels, planned and taught by experienced teachers, and assisted by trained tutors. Our goal is to have a 1:1 student : tutor ratio.
The training program for tutors is a 5-hour workshop that explains some differences between adults and children as students, breaks down the classroom lesson into its four main components, and ensures that all MLP tutors are familiar with the language of an adult literacy classroom, as well as our specific program.
After training, tutors are asked to commit to a 2-hour class period, once per week, for the duration of the 12-week class. Help with extracurricular activities, like English as a Second Language conversation group, or open computer lab, would be welcome!
Interested tutors should visit the online orientation site (macombliteracy.org/tutor) to see if this opportunity is a good fit. If so, the link to register for tutor training is at the end of the presentation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Macomb Literacy Partners-Wayne State Macomb Ed.16480 Hall RoadClinton Township, MI 48038
DATE POSTED
October 12, 2017
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Administrative Support
- Adult Education
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per week for a 12-week class session
- Must be 18 to tutor. We have other volunteer opportunities for those under 18 yrs.