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"It's
really easy to become a tutor"
All
that's required is a desire to help, completion of a 12 hour training
course and about 3 hours a week. Students and tutors generally meet
twice a week for 1 1/2 hours at a time and public place convenient
to both.
We
have an orientation to help you decide if tutoring is for
you. Tutor Trainings are also offered at a variety of times
to accommodate any schedule. (See schedule
below.)
After
you complete your training you will be able to start tutoring a
student in either our Adult Basic Literacy Program (teaching reading
and writing to someone whose native language is English) or in
our English as a Second Language (ESL) Program.
Blue
Ridge Literacy Council provides volunteers and students with free
materials and support as you work. Most of the books we use have
excellent Teacher’s Manuals that take you step by step through each
lesson. We encourage you to take advantage of periodic in-service
trainings in special topics and to participate in monthly Tutor
Network meetings where you have an opportunity to share your challenges
and triumphs with other tutors.
BRLC
TUTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
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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
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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.
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Provides
moral support and encouragement.
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Maintains
contact with the Blue Ridge Literacy Council staff to:
—use
the staff as a resource for materials, ideas,e tc. which will
aid the student in his studies
—keep
the office informed of student's 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 tutor has administered
end -of book evaluations.
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Periodically
attends in-service training sessions.
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Follows
all the conditions in the contract with his/her student.
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Maintains
strict adherence to B RLC's Confidentiality Policy.
Tutoring
a student usually involves meeting for two 1-1/2 hour sessions
a week, at a mutually convenient time and place. In addition,
there is often preparation necessary before the lesson.
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.
Blue
Ridge Literacy Council’s
2008
Tutor Training Schedule
Orientation
Come
see what tutoring is all about! We strongly recommend attending
an
Orientation before joining Tutor Training.
January |
Wednesday |
Jan 9 |
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm |
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February |
Tuesday |
Feb 26 |
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm |
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April |
Thursday |
Apr 3 |
10:00 am – 11:30 am |
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May |
Thursday |
May 8 |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
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July |
Tuesday |
July 29 |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
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September |
Tuesday |
Sept 23 |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Tutor
Training Workshop Schedule
(Attend all sessions of a workshop)
January Workshop |
Tuesday |
Jan 15 |
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm |
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Thursday |
Jan 17 |
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm |
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Tuesday |
Jan 22 |
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm |
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Thursday |
Jan 24 |
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm |
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March Workshop |
Saturday |
Mar 8 |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Saturday |
Mar 15 |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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May Workshop |
Tuesday |
May 20 |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
May 22 |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
May 27 |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
May 29 |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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August Workshop |
Tuesday |
Aug 12 |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
Aug 14 |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
Aug 19 |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
Aug 21 |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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October Workshop |
Saturday |
Oct 4 |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Saturday |
Oct 11 |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
For
more information
call
Blue Ridge Literacy Council • 696-3811
or
Email • info@litcouncil.org
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