Literacy Services of Wisconsin

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555 N. Plankinton Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53203 United States

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https://www.literacyservices.org/

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Volunteer Tutor: High School Equivalency Diploma for English Learners

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

HSED-EL Tutor - Staring the beginning of 2022 Description of Role HSED-EL Tutors provide one-on-one virtual tutoring sessions for an adult student who is preparing for, or currently completing, the HSED-EL program. Commitment: One Semester Minimum (about 4-6 months) Virtual tutoring is preferred / In-person tutoring may be considered Schedule: You and your student will determine a tutoring schedule that works for both of you, outside of regularly scheduled class times You must be able to meet at least one hour per week with your student, though more frequently is preferred, depending on how much support your student needs Skills/Experience: Tech skills needed: Zoom, Google Drive, Google Classroom (training provided) Patience, enthusiasm, empathy, positive attitude Resourceful, creative, and able to use available resources to help students learn Willingness to learn material along with your student Experience in education is a plus! Additional details: This list includes the subject areas students will study in the formal HSED-EL program. Tutors are not expected to be masters of all topics; however, whether you are tutoring a student in the Foundations class or a student in the formal program, you will likely complete work related to these topics. A willingness to learn with your student is essential! English Language Arts Persuasive writing, narrative writing, expository (informational) writing Mechanics and conventions History/Social Studies Topic: World War II and the Holocaust Math Fractions, decimals, percents Order of Operations: Rules, with integers, add/subtract integers Exponents: Rules, Quotient of powers, Power of products One-step & two-step equations; linear equations Basic Geometry, some statistics, and ratios Science & Health Topic: Impacts of food choices on health and the environment Civics U.S. History based on the 100 Civics Questions required for graduation by the state of Wisconsin If interested, please email Madison at Madison@literacyservices.org.

Date Posted: Nov 15, 2021
English Language Learners Tutor - Waukesha

Flexible Schedule | Waukesha, WI 53186

Support Adults Learning English in Waukesha! Literacy Services is looking for community members that care about equitable access to education in Waukesha. We are seeking volunteers to work with adults to improve their basic reading, writing and communication skills. Come share an hour per week or more with a student and help empower our community through literacy. Volunteer Position Summary: Volunteer tutors will work in-person at our Waukesha location or virtually. Volunteers will provide support for students to improve their skills and reach their educational goals. Training is provided for all new volunteer tutors. Literacy Services of Wisconsin serves a socially and culturally diverse community. We strive to build a team of volunteers which is similarly rich in diversity. Estimated Time Commitment: Minimum of 1 hour per week with 3 month commitment Qualifications: High school diploma and some college Must be patient, compassionate, supportive, and enthusiastic Should be independent, resourceful, and creative Should be willing to learn new things alongside their student Must have valid email address, regular email access, and be comfortable using technology Role Responsibilities: Be reliable and inform Program Staff ahead of any absences Motivate students with positive reinforcement, patience, and enthusiasm Refer to training materials to hone skills and find information Ask questions whenever they arise; program staff are available to assist you Utilize resourcefulness and problem solving as needed Report specific concerns or issues to the program staff and assist in resolving any problems Please email volunteer@literacyservices.org.

Date Posted: Oct 19, 2021
Virtual GED Tutor - Milwaukee County Jail Program

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Looking for a change in the New Year? Literacy Services of Wisconsin is excited to now be offering GED tutoring at the Milwaukee County Jail (MCJ)! We have had a wonderful group of volunteers help us pilot the program this fall and are looking for additional volunteers to help in 2022. The GED helps non-traditional students earn a high school credential and consists of 4 standardized tests in the subjects of Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Volunteer tutors in this program will work with students virtually to build the knowledge necessary to pass each test. Preference will be given for tutors willing to help with more than one subject. LSW believes in the importance of equitable access to education and is excited to partner with volunteers and MCJ to help provide transformational opportunities for every student in our service area. Volunteer Requirements: Must have valid email address, regular email access, and be comfortable using technology including Zoom Should be willing to learn alongside their students Must be available for at least one time slot on either a Monday / Wednesday or Tuesday / Thursday basis Must be willing to complete a MCJ background check, including fingerprinting Milwaukee County employees and volunteers must show proof of vaccination Available time slots: - 9:00am - 10:20am - 10:40am - 12:00pm - 1:00pm - 2:30pm - 3:00pm - 4:30pm GET STARTED! If you are interested in helping provide services in the Milwaukee County Jail, please send an email to Madison at Madison@literacyservices.org . Learn more about program requirements and what to expect at an informational session on 12/1 at 4pm or 12/6 at 12:30pm.

Date Posted: Nov 29, 2021

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Literacy Services of Wisconsin partners with motivated adults to provide access to quality basic education and skills training so they can improve their lives, enrich their families, and strengthen our community.

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Literacy Services of Wisconsin is the longest volunteer-driven provider of adult literacy and basic education in the Milwaukee area. We are driven by our core belief in the power of education at any age to positively change lives.

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