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Tutors
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.“ -Margaret Mead
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose:
To help individuals 17 years of age or older develop reading, writing, math and computer skills to meet self-identified goals
Site Assignment:
- The location will be one that is convenient to the tutor and student/learner.
- The Pass the Power tutoring center, any branch library or other public location is acceptable.
- Meeting in private homes is not allowed.
Reports To:
Pass the Power Director
Qualifications:
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. Volunteers also must:
- Demonstrate good reading and writing skills
- Be dependable and prompt
- Interact positively with a diverse population
- Be patient, flexible and friendly
- Have a good sense of humor
Time Commitment:
- Complete the Pass the Power pre-service training (approximately 12 hours)
- Provide two to five hours of instruction per week to an assigned student
- Provide a minimum of 15 hours of instruction to the assigned student within three months
- Commit to a minimum of six months of tutoring
Responsibilities:
Encourage and support adult learners by:
- Helping learners develop confidence and a positive attitude about learning
- Treating learners with respect and involving them in decisions relating to their learning process and goals
- Selecting materials and learning approaches appropriate to the learners’ abilities and needs
- Praising the students’ strengths and accomplishments
- Seeking to understand the psychological, emotional and physical problems that may cause adults to have learning difficulties
- Meeting regularly and on time
- Being prepared with a lesson designed to the needs and interests of their learners
- Reviewing all homework completed independently by their learners each week
- Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of their learners’ progress
- Completing monthly tutor reports and turning them in by the 5th of the month
- Notifying the program staff of any change in tutoring status, schedules or locations, as well as any change in address or phone numbers – learners or tutors
Required Training:
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All prospective tutors must complete a 12-hour pre-service orientation prior to placement with a learner.
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Active tutors must attend at least one of three Pass the Power Community Workshops each year.
Benefits:
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Finding personal satisfaction in helping someone enhance his/her literacy skills
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Gaining experience in the field of adult education
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Learning about other cultures
