Purpose

Help an adults aged 18 - 80 improve their reading, writing, math and English language skills to meet self-identified goals

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons based on learner's goals, needs, abilities and interests
• Select adult materials and approaches that are suitable for learner's abilities and interests
• Meet regularly and punctually
• Keep records of learner attendance and progress; complete program reports as required
• Seek to understand the psychological, emotional, and physical problems that may cause adults to have difficulty learning to read
• Involve learner in decisions about the learning process
• Help learner develop confidence and a positive attitude about learning
• Notify program of any change in schedule or tutoring location; problems

Time Required

Twice-weekly meetings with learners for 1-1/2 hours each time, with schedules arranged at the convenience of the tutor and learner; plus one to two hours per week preparing for lessons.