English tutor/group instructor for new immigrants in Pinellas Park, face-to-face

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NicerFL Welcome centers is currently seeking volunteer tutors/group instructors to provide face-to-face instruction to refugee and new immigrant students in a small group or individual settings. The locations and times are: Saturday, 12:00-2:00 pm at Barbara Ponce Library and Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm at Broderick Recreation Center, Pinellas Park, FL

English Tutor in the NicerFL English Life Skills Program for adult refugees and new immigrants will teach 2 hours a week under the guidance of the Team ESOL teacher. The focus is on real life conversation skills and cultural integration topics. In the last 30 minutes, family members and their children participate in a joint project-based activity as part of our Family Literacy Project. The class is offered in small groups of up to 5 students at 4 levels of English: Basic/Literacy (L0), Beginner (L1), High Beginner (L2) and Intermediate/Advanced (L3/4). Students purchase a textbook and complete 60 hours at each level.

English/Citizenship Tutor in the NicerFL Integrated English+ Citizenship Program provides language instruction and support to an individual or a small group of immigrants seeking to improve their English language skills and prepare for their citizenship exams. Tutors utilize various resources, and materials to develop English language skills, under the guidance of the Team ESOL Teacher. Tutors also prepare students for the citizenship interview and test utilizing NicerFL Integrated English+ Citizenship Curriculum.

Newcomer Youth Tutors in the NicerFL Newcomer Youth Program can tutor in-person at the center an individual newcomer youth or a small group. Tutors follow an individualized learning plan for each student and use interactive lessons, activities and educational games to develop the student’s English language and academic skills. Additionally, tutors monitor participants' progress, provide mentorship and guidance, and connect the newcomer family to the resources they need to help their child succeed in school. In the last 30 minutes of the 2-hour session, family members and their children participate in a joint project-based activity as part of our Family Literacy Project.

Requirements to become a NicerFL tutor: * commit to working with newcomers for a minimum of 4 months, for 2 or more hours a week. * attend an hour of orientation and complete an application and a background check. * complete a 2-hour in person training at the center and participate in ongoing professional development (around 2 hours a month) * if a student, provide 2 references from course instructors describing their academic skills in order to be selected for tutoring.

Reporting Responsibilities of NicerFL tutors:

-Complete an initial student interview and use date from the initial needs survey to complete an individual student profile and give referrals

-complete follow-up and re-assessment surveys every month and update the student profile

-connect with the student weekly to monitor progress and participation

-complete and timely submit the volunteer log and student progress reports

Please note that you need to commit to tutor/instruct refugees and new immigrants for a minimum of 4 months, 2-4 hours a week.