Literacy & Outreach

Are you an experienced educator, teacher, or tutor with a specialty in citizenship or naturalization, and interested in sharing your knowledge and skills with other tutors?

Lead tutors provide a vital service by working with our Adult Literacy Program tutors to advise and offer teaching support. You will be working with volunteer tutors by assisting them with effective teaching methods to help their adult student understand the process of naturalization and attaining citizenship.  You will be helping the volunteer tutors develop their confidence and efficacy.

Qualifications include:

• Age 21 or older.
• Previous training or experience with the Naturalization exam and interview preparation.
• Professional High School Teaching Experience, OR certificate or higher in adult basic education OR three years tutor experience with proven success.
• Passion for learning and continual growth.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Culturally humble and sees teaching as path to your own self-growth.

Resources and Training Provided:

• Mandatory 2.5 hour orientation.
• Adult Literacy Volunteer Handbook.
• Support by the Literacy & Community Outreach Specialist.
• Teaching tools and webinars from www.gedtestingservice.com and other optional training opportunities.

Length of Commitment:

Varies based on the need of tutors requesting additional support, estimated 0-3 hours per month. Schedule is flexible and can be negotiated with the volunteer tutor requesting support. Volunteers may meet tutors at a library branch, any public space, or virtually.  Volunteers will report their student contact time, planning, and additional training/development time on a monthly basis. 

Questions? Please email Sonia Bates, Volunteer Services Coordinator.