Redlands Library – Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation and Training

Redlands Library – Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation and Training

April 20 and 27

6 pm – 8 pm

Redlands Library – Adult Literacy Program

Our mission is to provide free, professional, and confidential tutoring in reading and writing to help adult learners in the Redlands community reach their literacy goals.

Volunteer Tutor Information

Volunteers are from our community and must be at least 18 years old.  No previous teaching experience is required. Tutor qualifications are: the ability to speak, read, and write English; compassion and sensitivity to the needs of adult learners; and the willingness to be trained to assist the learner in meeting the learner’s goals.

Please contact the literacy program to sign up for the tutor orientation and training classes: 909-798-7565.  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Grade Level: 9

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 13-15 yrs. old

(Eighth and Ninth graders)

 

Corona Library – Literacy Tutor Orientation

Corona Library – Literacy Tutor Orientation

Monday, April 18, 2022

6:30 pm

Corona Library

Adult Reading Assistance – Tutor

"Tutoring an Adult Learner gives me the feeling of being a contribution to my community and our community is our home."  - Tutor Margaret F.

You don't need any special skills, college degrees, or certificates - just interest, caring and patience.   If you do have experience with teaching, tutoring and/or working with people with special needs, we can definitely make use of those skills. Instructional books and materials are available for checkout at the library, and consumable workbooks and teacher's guides can be yours to keep.

Scheduling is flexible - meet any time the library is open. Free study rooms and a learning lab are available for your use, along with software specifically for the adult beginning reader.  Please call 951-279-3721.  READ MORE ➤➤

More Orientation Dates

May 16, 2022

June 27, 2022

Automatic Readability Checker

Grade Level: 11

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 15-17 yrs. old

(Tenth to Eleventh graders)

 

Altadena Library ▬ Adult Literacy Program at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

Adult Literacy Program at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center

Let’s Read Altadena

Altadena Library: 4.22.2021

Funded in part by a grant from the California State Library, the Adult Literacy Services program, “Let’s Read Altadena,” of the Altadena Library District has been serving the residents of Altadena since 1988. Instruction is provided by volunteer tutors who have completed a self-paced, online tutor training course.

Learn about classes and services are offered or sign up to become an adult learner or a tutor: 626 . 798 . 8338  WATCH  02:04

Redlands Library ▬ Literacy Students Write About Their Pandemic Experiences In New Anthology

Redlands Literacy Students Write About Their Pandemic Experiences In New Anthology

Our Stories,
Pandemic Reflections

Redlands Daily Facts: 2.05.2021 by Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coord: A.K. Smiley Library

The Redlands Adult Literacy Program recently published “Our Stories, A Collection of Writings, Volume 3,” which includes writings from adult learners enrolled in the Redlands Adult Literacy Program. Over 40 adult learners and tutors contributed written works for the anthology. These works focused on the learners’ journeys to literacy, personal reflections, family and friends, memories and adventures, and reflections about books the learners had read. This year, a special chapter entitled “Pandemic Reflections” was added to the anthology providing an opportunity for authors to share the impact that the pandemic has had on their lives.

The anthology provided an opportunity for adult learners to write stories from their hearts, choosing just the right words to express themselves, and then to share those stories with the broader community. Previously, the Redlands community would be invited to a “Celebration of Authors” event, where adult learners would read their works to an audience that included their families and friends. Because of the social distancing requirements caused by the pandemic, this year the library recorded authors reading their stories, so that the whole community could experience the joy of hearing the works of adult learners who are working to improve their literacy. 

This anthology’s pandemic reflections were especially heart-felt and relevant as everyone continues to adapt to changes caused by the pandemic. Several learners wrote about the losses they had experienced, like the inability to see family or gather in large groups, supporting children with online school, learning how to meet with tutors remotely, and adapting to wearing face masks.  READ MORE ➤➤

To learn more, join us at a Zoom Tutor Orientation.

Please call the Redlands Adult Literacy Program office

at 909.798.7565, ext. 4138

or email literacy@akspl.org to sign up for the Orientation.

 

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 14

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 21-22 yrs. old

(college level)

Oceanside Library ▬ Literacy Program Helping Adult Learners Fulfill Lifelong Dreams

Literacy Program In Oceanside Helping Adult Learners Fulfill Lifelong Dreams

Oceanside READS 

10 News: 12.28.2020 by Virginia Cha

It can be easy to take the ability to read for granted, but there's nothing easy about admitting you can't read, especially for adults. Just ask Gary Swimpson.

"I have a 7-year-old grandson that can read better than me," he says, "it hurts. I'm 61 years old, I'm supposed to be reading to him, but I can't let that get me down. I have to keep pushing forward."

Pushing forward is Gary's mantra. He exudes positivity, but it wasn't always that way.

"As far as my background, where I come from, 'the hood' and all that, you know I made a lot of bad choices coming up and so I'm trying to do the right thing in life for the first time in my life."

He says the hardest part of his journey has been having the strength to continue pushing himself to do it.

"When you never read growing up and now you're in your fifties or sixties and you try it, it's a challenge."

When Gary moved from Los Angeles to Oceanside, he decided it was time for a fresh start, beginning about a year and a half ago with the Oceanside READS Learning Center.

Chelsea Genack Eggli, the literacy coordinator for Oceanside Public Library, said, "It takes a lot of courage and it takes a lot of strength to go back to school when somebody is older in life," she says.  WATCH 02:30

For More Information

call 760-435-5680 or email  READS@oceansideca.org

Become a Tutor

Click here to learn more about how to become a literacy tutor.

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 7

Reading Level: fairly easy to read.

Reader's Age: 11-13 yrs. old

(Sixth and Seventh graders)

Riverside Public Library ▬ Welcome to the Literacy Program

Welcome to the Riverside Public Library’s Literacy Program

Through RPL's Literacy Program, trained volunteer tutors provide one-on-one tutoring to English-speaking adults who want to improve their reading, writing and computer skills.

The Literacy Program is for English speakers. The library does not offer ESL courses.

Interested in becoming a Tutor?

The library is always looking for bright motivated people to serve our community as tutors. Please call (951)826-2238 to get started.

Interested in becoming a student?

Adults can improve their reading, writing and computer skills through our Adult Literacy Program. Adults are carefully matched with trained volunteers and usually meet with their tutors weekly to improve their reading skills. English-speaking adults that read below high-school level should call us at (951)826-2238 or visit our office for more information. We strongly recommend that participants meet weekly with a tutor, and set aside additional time to practice at home.  READ MORE ➤➤

SPC. Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library

4033-C Chicago Ave

Riverside, CA 92507

(951)826-2238

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 9

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 13-15 yrs. old

(Eighth and Ninth graders)

Huntington Beach Library ▬ Tutor Tip: YouTube Travel Videos

Tutor Tip: YouTube Travel Videos

Literacy Volunteers HBPL

Literacy Volunteers HBPL: 11.20.2020

Using short YouTube travel videos is a great way to have a conversation and practice writing.

Start the lesson by asking your learner to watch a video prior to your meeting time, or watch it together on Zoom. Afterwards, talk about what you each saw in the video.

Then, practice writing!

Both you and your learner, independently, hand-write what you took away from the video, what was new, what you enjoyed, where you’d like to travel... Focus on putting ideas down on paper, not so much about spelling or grammar.

Last, read your sentences to each other person.

As always, have FUN!
Hawaii
Santa Claus, Indiana
York, England
Portsmouth, NH

WATCH

Literacy Volunteers HBPL is recruiting for adult volunteer tutors to assist other adults increase their English literacy skills.

Do you have a couple of hours a week to volunteer? Want to help someone read and write better than they do now? Join our volunteer team and help an adult gain skills to get a better job, help their children, read medical information and more.

All training will conducted online via Zoom, and all tutoring will be done online at this time. Workshops for both Central & Oak View programs start soon, so don’t delay!

Even though current conditions prevent you from meeting your adult learner face-to-face, you CAN help someone reach their goals. Begin your literacy volunteering by completing the online Tutor Orientation tutorial today.

We have two programs, the Adult Literacy Program at Central Library (714) 375-5102 and the Oak View Literacy Program at the Oak View Branch Library (714) 375-5104.

We always need tutors!

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 8

Reading Level: standard / average.

Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. old

(Seventh and Eighth graders)

Help National Literacy Directory Celebrate 10 Years ▬ NCFL

Help Our National Literacy Directory Celebrate 10 Years

stories@nld.org

Share a short video about your adult education experience

NCFL: 7.31.2020

Where have hundreds of thousands of students and volunteers looked to find literacy and community education programs since 2010? The National Literacy Directory (NLD) at nld.org !

We’re celebrating 10 years of being the go-to online portal for finding classes across the U.S in early childhood, family literacy, adult basic education, English language learning, and citizenship.

Help us celebrate this milestone!

1. Share this page with your network

2. Send us a video about your education experience for a chance to be featured as part of the 10-year milestone. All submissions will be entered to win an iPad!

Have you participated in classes to further your education?

Send us a video sharing how those classes have impacted your life and your family. 

Have you volunteered to help others in literacy or community education programs?

Send us a video sharing what you have learned from your experience or how this experience has enriched your life. 

Have you used the NLD to advertise your program’s services?

Send us a video describing how the NLD has helped connect you to your community.

Creating your video is a snap! 

A cell phone will do the trick and 30-60 seconds is all you need. Just be sure to hold the phone horizontally (landscape mode) and face a good lighting source like a window, lamp, or outside. Look straight at the camera (not down).

All submissions are due by Aug. 31, 2020. Just email your video to stories@nld.org to enter!  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 7

Reading Level: standard / average.

Reader's Age: 11-13 yrs. old

(Sixth and Seventh graders)

Monrovia Library What is Adult Literacy? Catching Up With Victor Castellanos

What is Adult Literacy?

Catching Up With Victor Castellanos

KUCR: 7.07.2020

Today we catch up with Victor Castellanos, coordinator for the Monrovia Public Library Adult Literacy Program.

The program helps adults with a variety of things, such as using internet video conferencing, writing and understanding smart phones. We discuss how the adult literacy program is virtualizing the classes, and the challenges of working with older folk who may be unfamiliar with technology.

Libraries are still active, check your local library for curbside drop offs, Kanopy streaming, and ebook lending!  WATCH  09:18

Reading Help for Adult Learners

We help English-speaking adults 18 years and older improve reading and writing skills so you can reach your potential as workers, parents, community members and life-long learners. Our trained volunteer tutors will meet with you one-on-one or in a small group setting. You will learn what you need at your own pace and will be able to apply new skills to your lives. We can help you with personal learning goals such as:

Passing GED or high school equivalency

Reading to your children or grandchildren

Studying for U.S. citizenship

Improving spelling, writing, grammar and pronunciation

Enhancing your job prospects

Using computers and understanding technology

Conversation and Culture Group

Practice speaking English by discussing current events in a friendly and relaxed setting. Build confidence in your work, school, family and social life. The group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Volunteer to Help Adult Learners

Are you looking for a volunteer experience that matters? You can make a significant difference in the lives of adults whose limited literacy is a challenge in their everyday lives. We provide the training, materials and support you need to successfully help an adult learner reach their personal literacy goals. For more information about this rewarding volunteer position, call 626-256-8273.

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 11

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 15-17 yrs. old

(Tenth to Eleventh graders)

Free Virtual Workplace Experience Online Learning ◯ Edge Factor

Online Learning Is Easy with a Free Virtual Workplace Experience

@EdgeFactorShow

Edge Factor: 5.14.2020

Online Learning Is Easy with a Free Virtual Workplace Experience

As the 2019-20 school year winds down, COVID-19 is restricting students from exploring their options or allowing them to get out on Co-op or workplace tours.

In answer to this, Edge Factor proudly presents an all-new series of Virtual Workplace Experiences (VWE) to empower students to go behind closed doors and discover real-life work environments.

In the voice of an Industry professional, each Virtual Workplace Experience covers topics such as the equipment and tools used, typical aspects of the job, safety, technology and materials, and more. Each episode features a different company, including Niagara Parks, I-Cubed Robotics, Flying Colours, Brouwer Construction, and many more. The accompanying lesson plan equips educators to assess students’ prior knowledge of the industry, assess the information that students learned after watching the video and help students to create goals for their future career pathways.

FREE Videos & Lesson Plans

Any educator can click here to download the free weekly Lesson Plan and share the video with their students!  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 16

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: College graduate

SCLLN TUTOR ◯ LEARNER RESOURCES

Adult Learner LINKS

Organizations - Blogs - Exercises - Pronunciation & More

San Diego Public Library ◯ READ San Diego ◯ Google Read and Write

Google Read and Write

READ/San Diego Adult Literacy Program: 5.06.2020

Check out this reading aid from Google- "Google Read and Write."

Read and Write for Google

Summary of the Read and Write for Google

R&W for Google is an extension for Google Chrome that is primarily a reading support, but also provides writing supports.  There are two different versions of R&W for Google, a free version and a premium version.  The Premium version is available for free for teachers to explore and costs $99 for a yearly subscription for student accounts.

Free: The free version provides text to speech and dual highlighting (yellow & blue) for any text on any website! (AWESOME!)  It also provides an in the text translator.

Premium: The premium version provides the same text to speech, dual highlighting, and translator features.  It also includes supports for Google Docs, specifically, multi-highlighting options for active reading, extracting highlights, a vocabulary chart, a regular and picture dictionary, and word prediction.

Limitations

Premium Version: $99 a year for students
➧ Premium version will read PDFs in Google Docs, not free version

Free version - limited options

➧ Text to speech ONLY READS TEXT (no flash supported)

➧ Tools run on internet speed, causes a lag for word prediction and text to speech.

➧ Word choices have to be clicked with a mouse (no number hot keys or arrow down and enter to select)

➧ Limited voice speed options (only 4)

Conclusion
I would highly recommend the free version of Read and Write for Google to be downloaded on every computer so that ALL students can have access to speech to text while reading ANYTHING online (for pleasure or school assignments).  If your school district works heavily with Google Docs I would also recommend the premium version to reinforce active reading and studying. But, take advantage of the FREE version for teachers and explore away!  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 17-18 yrs. old

(Twelfth graders)

Burbank Library ◯ Adult Literacy Tutor Thank You Video

Adult Literacy Tutor Thank You Video

Burbank Public Library: 4.27.2020

For one out of five adults in the United States,

reading this paragraph is either difficult or impossible.

Twenty percent of adults have trouble with filling out forms,

taking the DMV license exam without assistance, 

helping their children with homework,

addressing an envelope, or writing a check.

              

The mission of our Literacy Services program is to help create a better informed community in which literacy helps parents read to their children, improves job prospects for adults, and leads families toward positive life choices.

Burbank Public Library has provided literacy services since 1992. We offer FREE one-on-one tutoring to people over the age of 16 who are not enrolled in high school and who speak and understand English, but read and write below 8th grade level. Burbank Public Library Literacy Services, a member of California Library Literacy Services, receives matching funds from the California State Library.

ADULT LEARNERS

Tutoring in reading is available for people 16 or older who speak and understand English but read and write below an 8th grade level.

To enroll in the program you must schedule an interview during which an assessment to measure current reading abilities will be given.

If you qualify for the program learners will be matched with a volunteer for twice a week tutoring sessions.

To make an appointment for an interview, call 818-238-5577.

ENGLISH NATURALLY: A CONVERSATION GROUP

The class is free and meets each week at Burbank Central Library in the second floor Literacy Conference Room. You don’t need to sign up, just drop by when your schedule permits.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 - 11:30 am

Wednesday evening sessions, 7 - 8:30 pm

Want to improve your English conversation skills?

Need to learn more American expressions?

Our conversation class, English Naturally, might be for you! If you have any questions, please call the Literacy office, 818-238-5577.

VOLUNTEER TUTORS

Volunteer tutors must be 18 or older. No experience is necessary.

Tutors meet twice weekly with an adult learner (for a minimum of six months).

To find out more about becoming a tutor, call 818-238-5577.

"Learning to read is hard; not learning is harder."

San Diego Public Library ◯ READ San Diego ◯ Families for Literacy: Arts and Crafts/Hopes and Wishes Box

Families for Literacy ◯ Arts and Crafts/Hopes and Wishes Box

READ/San Diego: 4.08.2020

Craft: Hopes and Wishes Box for Healthcare Workers

Families for Literacy Program

In addition to providing individual one-on-one tutoring for adults, READ also conducts Families for Literacy. This program is designed to break the cycle of intergenerational low-literacy. They do this by teaching low-literate parents and caregivers with preschool children the skills they need to be their children's first and most important teacher. Families for Literacy also provides age-appropriate books to help families build home libraries - a critical component for improving literacy for the whole family.

20 Video Project Ideas To Engage Students ◯ Ditch That Textbook

@jmattmiller

20 Video Project Ideas To Engage Students

Ditch That Textbook: 12.09.2019

Integrating video projects into the classroom can be as simple or complex as you want. Cell phone cameras can shoot high quality video and the webcam and microphone on laptops and Chromebooks will record video quickly and easily.

Video projects equal instant engagement. Students love to bring their own video project ideas to life. And when they get to share their video projects with their peers, the interest skyrockets. That power has huge potential to be harnessed for educational gain.

But you don’t even need to use a video camera to create video projects! Lots of great, free web tools and apps let you create flashy video with text, images and existing video. Many apps are built to create fun videos that can demonstrate learning.

We have collected over 20 video project ideas for you and your students. So just grab a phone, digital camera or tablet and your students are on their way!

10 Video project ideas for (almost any class):

1. Create a personal narrative 

Everyone has a story, and when we share our own experiences, they can be a motivating factor for others -- and help us reflect on our lives and choices

2. Record interviews (in person or virtually)

The people around us and around the world are living history. Their experiences, information, and advice is a treasure trove waiting to be mined.

3. Create a whiteboard animation

Set up something with a camera so it won't move (on a tripod or otherwise). Aim it at a whiteboard or chalkboard.

10 video project ideas for specific subject areas

1. Recreate a historic speech or moment in history for a social studies class.

2. Display the work and results of a science lab project from beginning to end, from hypothesis to conclusion. Add images of lab data in the project to show specifics of the results.

3. Write and record poetry or short stories that illustrate literary elements learned in an English class. Include Creative Commons or public domain music that matches the mood of the written work.  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 8

Reading Level: standard / average.

Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. Old

(Seventh and Eighth graders)