JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BASIC LITERACY TUTOR

Purpose: To help adults 18 or older to learn basic reading and writing skills that will enable them to meet self-identified goals.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support learner in a one-on-one tutoring relationship.

• Keep records of learner’s progress and submit monthly progress reports.

• Notify the Suffolk Literacy council Office of any permanent changes in schedule or tutoring locations.

Place of Tutoring

Tutoring takes place in a location convenient to both the tutor and the student. In addition to the Suffolk Literacy council Office (located in City of Suffolk Workforce Development Center), tutoring may take place at a library, community center, or work site.

Hours

Tutors typically meet with their students once or twice a week for 1 to 1 ½ hours each time. Tutors may spend approximately 1 hour a week preparing for lessons.

Required Training

A tutor training workshop teaches tutors to use the Laubach Way to Reading books and how to work with adult students. The workshop generally requires a minimum of six instructional hours. It is usually held on either a Saturdays or two weeknights or two weekdays.

Volunteer Qualifications

• Possess the desire to help an adult learn to read.

• Have good reading and writing skills.

• Be flexible, friendly, patient, optimistic, and dependable.

• Be able to relate well to a variety of people.

• Be sensitive to the special needs of adult learners.

Fringe Benefits

• Increased understanding and appreciation of different values and lifestyles.

• Increased skill in creative problem solving.

• Free instructional materials (teacher’s manuals and materials for your student).

• The absolute joy of helping someone learn to read.

• Recognition at the annual Tutor Appreciation Luncheon and the opportunity to participate in other Suffolk Literacy Council activities.

For more info, please email us at:

suffolkliteracy@live.com

A POEM DEDICATED TO

OUR INVALUABLE VOLUNTEERS

It’s not for fortune;

It’s not for fame;

It’s not for only personal gain;

It’s not just for love of fellow man;

Or only to lend a helping hand;

It’s not for medals worn with pride.

It’s for the feeling deep inside,

Of helping others learn to read,

Of giving them skills that they will need.

So, thanks a million for all you do—

Tutors, Board Members, other helpers too.

The SLC considers you so very dear

Because you choose to volunteer.