ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada

One-on-One Tutoring in English, GED, and Citizenship at no cost.
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Volunteering

 

We need volunteers who are willing to be trained as tutors and commit to teaching one or more adult learners for at least six months, a minimum of 1 to 2 hours a week.

 

What does it take to be a literacy tutor?

  • Ability to read, write and speak English
  • Compassion for others
  • Patience

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    Tutor training consists of two hours of group workshops and/or one hour of personal training if a workshop is not available. Then, the tutor and a trainer meet together for one hour and then againf with the student for the first session. There is no charge for training. We also provide the instructional material at no cost.

     

    We believe if you have helped one person, you have done your job!  Life is calling; how far will you go?


    If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please call 775-888-2021 or email eslinhomenv@aol.com

     

     

    Tutor Reporting

     

    The ESL In-Home Program maintains a record of hours devoted to teaching as well as hours volunteered to the organization as a whole. This information is maintained for the requesting potential grant makers and supporters.

     

    We ask that tutors report monthly on a time sheet form provided via email or by post mail

     

    • Student(s) name
    • Hours of direct tutoring
    • Round-trip Mileage
    • Student achievements
    • Book level, Lesson #, Page(s) reviewed

     


     Frequently Asked Questions

     

    1. After I have been trained, how often will I need to tutor?
    We require a commitment of 1 to 2 or more hours a week. Meeting days and times are flexible. This schedule allows the learners to make progress rapidly which is more fun for the tutors.

     

    2. When and where do these tutoring sessions take place?
    Tutors and students usually set a schedule that works mutually for them. Tutors will be matched with a student convenient to the tutor's home or workplace.  Most tutors go to the student's home or meet at the tutor's home. Public sites are also available such as the local library.

     

    3. After I have been trained, how long will I need to tutor?
    We ask that tutors plan to work with students on an on-going basis or however long they can. This is a very flexible program. When a tutor needs time off for vacation, illness, etc. the tutor notifies the student in advance as well as the student notifies the tutor in advance if a cancellation is necessary.

     

     

    4. Will it be for a single student or will the students keep changing?
    Most tutors teach one or two adult learners and some have a class of 3-4 maximum. The relationship and trust is an important part of the learning process. The tutors will provide English skills and encourage the learners to set language goals. If a tutor or learner does not feel compatible, a new match can be arranged.

     

     

    5. Can I learn to tutor even if I am not a college graduate?
    The materials and methods we use support non-professionals who have never taught before. It is practical and very "user-friendly". We prefer tutors who have had at least a High School education.

                                                       

                                                                                         Tutor Meeting