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** Upcoming Tutor Training - Adult Literacy- Multiple Sessions**
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Why Become a Tutor?

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A resource for information about the literacy challenges that millions in this country face and your resource for free online courses that help prepare you for an active role in adult and family literacy programs.

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  • Support others in reaching their personal goals.
  • Strengthen your own knowledge of a subject matter.
  • Develop and improve your communication skills.
  • Provide practice for developing your organizational skills.
  • Increase your confidence.
  • Gain experience in a leadership role.
  • Experience the joy of teaching.

What are the Responsibilities of a Tutor?

  • Provide student with positive support and encouragement.
  • Guide student in setting realistic short and long terms goals.
  • Meet on agreed days and times.
  • Regularly report to area program coordinator.
  • Submit monthly tutoring and preparation hours.
  • Log-in monthly report related to student.
  • Canceling an appointment? Call student in advance of date.
  • Contact area program coordinator with concerns.

How do I Become an Effective Tutor?

  • Stay open and creative; “keep a beginner’s mind.”
  • Plan “learner-based approach” lessons.
  • Be mindful of the agency’s goals related to student progress.
  • Stop, look, hear, and listen to your student and their needs.

 

Tutor Training Workshop:

Adult Literacy

Session 1 - Introduction to Adult Literacy (choose one)

    • January 25th- 10am-noon- OCLC Hillsborough Office, 118 N. Church Street, Hillsborough
    • January 28th - 6pm-8pm - First Baptist Church, 201 W. King Street, Hillsborough
    • January 30th - 1pm-3pm - OCLC Chapel Hill Office, 503 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill

Session 2 - Core Principles (choose one)

    • February 8th - 9:30am -1pm - OCLC Hillsborough Office, 118 N. Church Street, Hillsborough
    • February 11th - 5:30pm-9pm - First Baptist Church, 201 W. King Street, Hillsborough

Please feel free to call us at 919 933-2151 or 919 732-0868 if you have any questions about orientation or training. The OCLC appreciates your desire to help promote literacy in Orange County -- we look forward to meeting you soon.

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