Help an adult student working on GED, one-on-one on Zoom!

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Goodwill of Southwestern PA is looking for individuals who enjoy helping others to make an impact in the adult learning community by assisting instructors in the ONLINE classroom. Hi there! We have a student who needs a volunteer tutor to work with her on reading and math skills to be able to pass GED exams. She has tried to be in group setting GED classes online for over a year, and she struggles a lot. It would be better for her to meet with someone one on one. She prefers online. If you have experience teaching basic reading and or basic math skills, please reach out and we can talk more! If you don't have experience with this, but are comfortable teaching someone these basic skills and believe you have the patience to work with an adult learner who struggles with these skills, please reach out. To help this student, you'd first meet with me briefly on Zoom to go over details, and you'd attend a Tutor Training through Literacy Pittsburgh, our partner organization. If you've happened to already attend their training in the past, you should not need to repeat it. You'd receive books and materials for her level and goals, and you'd arrange meetings with her online. If needed, you could get coaching from teachers who've worked with her before and know what she needs the most help with.

Six-month commitment minimum please. In all honesty, it will take this student more than 6 months to reach her goal, but a tutor who can help for at least six months will be able to make some progress with her. Tutors often take time off here and there for trips they take, vacation, holidays, etc, but overall 3-4 hours per week on average is required. Thank you for considering this opportunity! Those interested can contact Trisha Powell, Education Volunteer Recruiter by text at 412-498-0412 or by email at trisha.powell@goodwillswpa.org