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A Blue Ridge Literacy Council Tutor:

* Provides tutoring in basic reading and writing skills and/or English as a Second Language, using the basic curriculum materials and techniques assigned by the Literacy Council.

* Uses other supplemental materials and methods as necessary to help student achieve his goals.
* Talks with student to determine his goals; helps him focus and define them; breaking them down into measurable steps.
* Works with student to complete the steps necessary to achieve his goals.
* Provides moral support and encouragement.
* Maintains contact with the Blue Ridge Literacy Council staff to:
- use the staff as a resource for materials, ideas, etc., which will aid the student in his studies.

- keep the office informed of students progress, successes, problems, schedule changes, address and phone changes, etc., keep and turn in accurate records of tutoring hours and student progress.

- ensure student receives recognition and advancement after he completes end of book evaluations.

* Perioically attends in-service training sessions.
* Follows all the conditions in the contract with his/her student
* Maintains strict adherence to BRLC's Confidentially Policy.
 
Tutoring a student usually involves meeting for two 1.5 hour sessions a week at a mutually convienient time and place. In addition, there is often some preparation necessary before the lessons.

Qualifications::

To become certified to tutor for the Blue Ridge Literacy Council, you must have an interest in helping an adult learner, be comfortable speaking, reading and writing English, complete a 12 hour Tutor Training Workshop and be at least 18 years of age.

 

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