Mission
The adult literacy program is a community-based volunteer organization which provides a variety of services to enable adults to achieve personal goals through literacy. We also assist learners to utilize the public library as a resource for lifelong learning.
Training
A ten (10) hour basic tutor-training workshop
Location
Tutoring sessions take place in any of the Windsor Public Library's branches
Hours
Four (4) hours a week of instruction. Allow enough time between lessons for independent work by the learner.
Commitment
Minimum of one calendar year.
Responsibilities
- Provide encouragement and support by
- Helping the learner develop self-concept and self-worth by complimenting them on their efforts, problem-solving strategies, participation in lessons and even their appearance
- Showing acceptance of learner by listening to what they have to say and demonstrating personal concern
- Helping learner develop a positive attitude toward learning by giving them learning tasks that they are able to perform and praising their performance and effort
- Encouraging learner to continue responding to difficult materials by being supportive rather than critical of their mistakes
- Meeting regularly and punctually
- Give learners lessons designed just for them according to their personal, academic and employability goals
- Review with learner the work they have completed independently
- Report to the Coordinator regularly on learner progress and any changes in schedule
- Keep a record / journal of learner progress
Qualifications
Dependable and prompt, interested in people and able to relate and be compatible to their needs, respectful of confidentiality, literate (professional training not necessary), flexible, friendly, patient and optimistic.
Benefits
- √ Broadened imagination for creative problem solving
- √ Deepened understanding of values and lifestyles different from your own
- √ Excellent resume-building experience
