ESL Tutoring - Help Someone Reach Their English Speaking Goals

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Our ESL Tutoring Program will launch this summer. Tutor training starts in July (see dates below). For more information on the program we will be hosting a Volunteer Tutor Orientation on May 29, 2024 at 11a.m. via Zoom. Please contact us to be notified with the Zoom meeting link. A recording will be made available if you cannot attend the May 29th date.

Position Overview:

Volunteer tutors will be trained and then matched with a moderate to advanced adult English language learner. Tutors will create lessons to help their learners increase their vocabulary and fluency to reach their English language goals. You do not need to know another language in order to become a volunteer tutor. All tutoring will take place in English.

Responsibilities:

• Tutor an adult learner one times each week for 1.5-2 hour sessions at a Santa Monica Public Library location
• Create lessons to help an English language learner meet their fluency goals
• Submit monthly time logs

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently and clearly
• Possess patience, flexibility, and excellent oral communication skills
• Must check email regularly and have basic computer skills
• Fingerprint/ live scan clearance is required
• Must be 18 years or older

Training Provided:

• Tutors will receive 10 hours of training
• All materials are provided
• Ongoing training and individual coaching sessions

Benefits to Volunteering:

• Satisfaction that you are changing lives
• Knowledge that you are enhancing the Library’s position in the community
• Learning to tutor, promote learning, and gain experience

Time Commitment:

• 6 months or more
• The program strives to match tutors with a learner within 3 months of attending the tutor training or provide other opportunities to work on skills while waiting for a match.

ESL Volunteer Tutor Program Orientation:

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 11 a.m. via Zoom
A recording will be made available if you cannot attend the live session.

Tutor Training:

Tutors complete a 10-hour in-person tutor training.

Wednesday, July 10, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Monday, July 15, 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17, 1-3 p.m.
Monday, July 22, 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24, 1-3 p.m.

Potential volunteers will go through an applicant screening and interview process. We regret that we will not be able to accept all tutor applicants into the program.