Try this one out, it’s fun, easy and a
nice way for learners and tutors to get to know each other a little better!
If you can read and write fluently, you
can help an adult to read, write or speak English better. Literacy
Volunteers - HBPL has tutor training workshops throughout the year.
The
15-hour class teaches Literacy Volunteers of America methods for helping adults
improve their skills. After taking the class, you are matched with one adult
student. You meet two hours a week, morning, afternoon, evening or weekend.
The
Huntington Beach Library Adult Literacy Program has a collection of teaching
materials, a computer lab and space in the library for tutor pairs to meet. 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!
responsibilities include finding local
qualified volunteer tutors, matching adult learners to volunteer tutors,
planning and executing literacy-related programming, as well as reporting on
the use of literacy-related grant funds
About It’s a Match A special relationship is
created when a tutor and learner are successfully matched together. It’s A
Match allows tutors and learners to express how they feel about their match in
their own words.
Marleny Moreno By Tutor Jonathan Lesser
As a tutor, I have been working with Marleny
for 2 years and I continue to be impressed with her dedication and her progress
every time we meet. What is most impressive to me about Marleny is her
continued dedication to improving her reading, writing, and speaking skills. In
addition to our tutoring sessions, she has also attended English language
classes at a local adult school, and is always looking for additional
opportunities to learn and to practice.
Marleny also writes pieces in her spare
time to practice her English on topics of interest to her, and proudly submits
her work to any writing challenge or call for articles that she sees. I am
fortunate for the opportunity to hear about her life and to see how she
expresses herself on things that are meaningful to her.
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Thank You Jonathan By Learner Marleny
Moreno
It’s my turn.
It is time to talk about my amazing
tutor Jonathan Lesser. I’ll always be very grateful to Jonathan for all he has
taught me since March 10, 2018 until now.
I have learned a lot from him. He is a
very good teacher. I admire him because he is active and also has a lot of
energy to teach me after his job. When I started to meet him I did not have the
ability to talk and write in English like today. In our meeting we have
conversations. If I make a mistake he corrects me. In addition, he teaches me
how to pronounce and write words that I write incorrectly. When I read to him,
he asks me questions about what I read. Also I have to write about what I read.
I always see him happy. In his spare time, he plays guitar and plays very well.READ MORE ➤➤
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.
