Tutors

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Become a Bridges tutor!

Tutoring students in English is a rewarding experience that will enrich your students' lives as well as the entire community. We will provide the training and support you need to become a tutor in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Training, provided by Literacy Volunteers of America-Greater New Haven, includes practice and demonstration of teaching techniques, lesson planning, learning how to assess your student's needs, and goal setting. Bridges also offers a variety of support for our tutors.

Tutor Requirements:

• be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• complete a one-day, free 3-hour training workshop provided by Literacy Volunteers of America–Greater New Haven.
• plan his/her own lessons.
  • Tutors will be provided with instructional books and other teaching aids upon request.
  • Tutors may make free photocopies at Dwight Hall.
• meet his/her students every Saturday for 2 hours, except during breaks, reading periods, and finals
• Note: Neither fluency in another language nor formal classroom teaching experience is a prerequisite to become a Bridges tutor, though both might be helpful in the classroom.

Commitment:
In order to provide continuity for the students, volunteers should commit to at least one semester of tutoring.

Absence:
If a tutor must be absent, he/she should contact another tutor teaching the same level and arrange for the two classes to be combined. The volunteer should also notify the Bridges coordinators at least 24 hours in advance via e-mail and indicate who he/she has chosen as a substitute.

Links and Resources:

• http://a4esl.org/
• http://www.educationoasis.com/
• http://www.abcteach.com/
• http://www.usingenglish.com/
• http://www.hospitalenglish.com
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/
• http://www.esltower.com/

Books:

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