Adult ESL Tutor

Duties/Responsibilities

• Meet with student(s) weekly for 1:1 or small group tutoring sessions for 1 - 2 hours per week for a minimum of six months
• Engage students in the decision-making process of developing an education plan and setting goals
• Plan and design lessons and activities that support the students’ educational goals
• Select appropriate instructional materials that reflect the students’ interests and levels
• Maintain a positive and encouraging learning environment that acknowledges and celebrates the students’ progress
• Complete and submit required paperwork, including attendance records, goal sheets, and student progress reports, in a timely manner
• Maintain professional boundaries with students
• Refer students to other HECC services, as needed, in consultation with the Adult Education Manager
• Stay informed about Adult Education programming through the newsletter and other communications and participate in professional development activities of interest
• Maintain regular communication with the Volunteer Tutor Coordinator regarding your tutoring match
• Respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner
• Honor student confidentiality

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Complete a 12-hour tutor training, a HECC orientation and 2 hour classroom observation
• Be able to relate to individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Have good listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
• Be dependable, prompt, flexible and patient

Location

Howard and Evanston Community Center

Directions

We are located close to the Howard red line station. Look for the orange awnings!

Application

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