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Bradenton Beach Tutor needed! Help an adult read, write, and speak English!

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ORGANIZATION: Manatee Literacy Council

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Can you offer another Manatee County adult an hour a week to help them to read, write, or speak English?

*over 36 million adults in the U.S. can't read, write, or do basic math over a 3rd-grade level.
*low literacy costs the U.S. over $225 billion in non-productivity in the workforce, crime, and loss of tax revenue.
*kids with low literate parents have a 72% chance of being at the lowest reading levels themselves - putting them at greater risk for poor grades and higher drop-out rates.
*43% of adults with the lowest levels live in poverty.
*75% of state prison inmates did not complete high school.
*one in every five residents of Manatee county is considered to be low literate.
That's bad news.

Here's the Good News!

We are looking for some great folks to help us improve adult literacy skills in Manatee County by providing FREE literacy classes.

When you help adults reach their educational goals, you help their families-and our community-grow stronger. Adults throughout Manatee County want and need to learn to read and write better or learn English as a second language. You can help them gain the basic literacy skills they need to succeed as workers, parents, and community citizens.

*You don't need to speak another language or have teaching experience.
*We will train you and support you throughout the process.
*We are currently doing virtual classes so you can teach out of the comfort of your own home
*You can tutor virtually or in-person

For more information or to apply - please check out our website, call or email us!

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About Manatee Literacy Council

Location:

3501 Cortez Rd. W., Suite # 6, Bradenton, FL 34210, US

Mission Statement

to empower Manatee County adults to independence through literacy.

Description

1 in 5 adults in the United States struggles with basic literacy and numeracy.
They read, write, or do math at or below a third-grade level. That means:

  • They may not be able to read a bus schedule or follow directions on a prescription bottle.

  • Filling out a job application or creating a resume can feel overwhelming.

  • Helping a child with homework becomes an impossible task.

  • Managing money, reading bills, or understanding rental agreements is a daily challenge.

These aren’t just skills - they’re essential tools for independence, employment, and participation in our communities. And when adults lack them, it affects not just their own lives, but their families and the local economy.

At the Manatee Literacy Council, we’re working to change this, but we can’t do it alone. We would love for you to join us in creating a stronger, more literate Manatee County.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Education & Literacy
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

(27.46825,-82.69936)
 

DATE POSTED

June 16, 2025

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Financial Literacy
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Adult Education
  • Cross-cultural Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Classes are usually 1 to 1.5 hours long. You'll also want to set aside some time to prepare for your class.
  • We will train you which will take about 18 hours over the course of a couple of months. We support our tutors every step of the way!

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