Adult Literacy Tutor - English Language Learners (ELL) - Oak View Library

Become a Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor - English Language Learner (ELL)! Ventura County Library’s READ Adult Literacy Program helps adults improve their reading and writing skills so that they can perceive a positive impact on their lives in such areas as self-esteem, employment, family life, and community involvement. This is a new program - we are seeking dynamic volunteers to lead small group events or hold one-on-one tutoring sessions with English Language Learners. Our locations are throughout Ventura County and are listed here: https://www.vencolibrary.org/locations As a tutor, you will be: Trained to provide free one-to-one reading and writing instruction, along with ELL best practices. Paired with an adult learner at a library location convenient for you. Or, lead a small group event focused on practicing conversational English. Expected to meet as a pair, or lead a small group, for about an hour a week. Our main goals include: Developing students'

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English language skills of listening and reading comprehension. Developing students'

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English language skills in speaking and writing. The benefits of tutoring include: Helping change someone’s life and positively impacting the community. Building tutoring experience and developing a professional network in adult education. We are affiliated with: California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) - libraryliteracy.org ProLiteracy - proliteracy.org For more information, please email READ@ventura.org.