For potential tutors
Who can be a tutor?
Any adult who is:
>competent in reading and writing of English.
>empathetic and committed to helping others.
>willing to have a background check,
>interested in "shadowing"* tutor/student sessions.
>willing to tutor 1-2 hours per week.
>willing to complete a tutor training program.
When and what is the tutor training program?
Prospective tutors are trained within a few week of volunteering. The first step is for new tutors to participate in shadow training* with two different active tutors. Then, after a background check, new tutors meet with experienced tutors who guide them through an individual reading and study program, using materials in the BALC library collection. Topics include: Adult illiteracy (scope and impact); Cultural awareness; Learning styles; and Lesson planning.
Whom
should I contact?
If you are interested in helping as a tutor, please contact us at: boolit@barabooliteracy.org, or call your local library.
If you email, please include:
Name
Address
Phone
Date of birth
Any experience? (not necessary but always welcome)