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If you are interested
in becoming a tutor, please call (518) 234-2576
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- Download
MONTHLY LOG SHEET
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LVSC
Resource List includes Books, manuals, cassettes, newspapers,
magazines, games, and computer software
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TUTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
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Thank you for your interest in becoming
a Literacy Volunteer. One out of five individuals in Schoharie
County read at or below the fifth grade level. You can help
someone meet the challenge of a literate society by becoming a
volunteer tutor. Literacy Volunteers of America offers
workshops to prepare you to work one-to-one with an adult learner
who needs assistance with either Basic Literacy (BL) or English for
Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) skills.
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Attend all sessions
of the tutor training workshop (spread out over several
weeks) and complete the required homework. |
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Tutor an adult
learner for one to two hours a week. |
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Tutors are
required to assess their students progress periodically,
both formally and informally, and to submit reports noting
the results and progress towards goals, new goals set, hours
spent tutoring and in preparation, materials used and other
information. You will be acquainted with our reporting
procedures in the workshop. This is an extremely
important aspect of being a tutor. The information you
provide is reported to our funding sources and ensures our
future role in the fight against illiteracy. |
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Report any changes
regarding the status of your match to the office. |
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Attend at least on
additional workshop per year. Supplemental training
workshops provide an opportunity for tutors to meet
each other and explore some issues of tutoring in greater
depth. |
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Encourage your
learner to take steps toward personal freedom through
literacy. |
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TUTOR ELIGIBILITY
POLICY
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1. To be eligible for tutor training,
candidate must:
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be at least 18 years
of age |
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be willing to commit
to a minimum of 12 hours of instruction time, or as agreed
between tutor and student; |
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be able to speak and
understand English well enough to communicate clearly; |
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demonstrate reading
ability of at least a 12th grade level; |
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be able to see well
enough, given optimum lighting conditions and assisted
devices needed (magnifying screens, large print, etc.) to
differentiate characters on the printed page; |
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for the safety of
students, have no record of any sex offense or violent
crimes; |
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complete the tutor
intake form. |
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2. To be certified as a
tutor and be eligible for initial placement with a student,
candidates must:
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demonstrate the desire
to teach by participating in and successfully completing a
training 18 hours. |
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demonstrate the
ability to attend to task for at least 60 minutes; |
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demonstrate behavior
appropriate to working one on one with a student, which
excludes such behavior as: |
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- insensitivity and
disrespect toward others
- use of offensive language
- disruptive loud behavior
- harassment (any
behavior perceived to be offensive, after being asked to
stop)
- disregard for personal hygiene
- possession of a weapon or threatening behavior
- attendance at literacy activities under the influence of
alcohol or illegal drugs; |
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accept the LVA-Schoharie
County policy of non-discrimination by agreeing to comply
with the mission and policies of the organization; |
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sign the
confidentiality statement. |
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