Project Read Tutor

Supervisor:  Literacy Services Coordinator

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week, minimum 1 day per week; 6 month time commitment required.

Duties (may include):

After attending tutor training, the following is expected

• Meet regularly and punctually with your learner
• Plan and conduct lessons tailored to your learner’s specific needs, learning styles, 
  and interests
• Review and reinforce learning frequently – praise often
• Attend two Project Read continuing education workshops within the year
• Check in with the Project Read office regularly concerning learner progress

 Qualifications:

• Minimum Age, 18
• Patient, dependable, and prompt
• Respectful of confidentiality
• Able to read and write English
• Flexible
• Friendly
• Optimistic
• Sense of humor is helpful

Professional training as a teacher is not required but college degree preferred

Fringe Benefits:

• Heightened perception of the world around you
• Deepened understanding of values and lifestyles different from your own
• Broadened imagination for creative problem solving
• A thorough understanding of the skills of reading and writing
• Membership in the very special group of people working as Project Read tutors