Tutors

They volunteer their time and energy to help another adult with reading, writing, spelling, and grammar. All go through a 12-hour certification process in which they are trained in the phonics-based Laubach method of teaching.

After they are certified and matched with a student in their geographic area, we ask they turn in documentation at the end of the month. This helps the Literacy Council track hours the tutor and student spend together.

Tutors - Please use this Monthly Student Progress Calendar to document your activities. When you submit the form, it will automatically be emailed back to us, and a copy will be emailed to you as well. This is the easiest method for you, as you do not have to mail, fax, or walk in your calendars.

Who can tutor?

Community members who are concerned about area residents who cannot read of write or those who want to help foreign students improve their English skill.

 

What qualifications do I need to tutor?

Patient, dependable adults are needed who are available to spend a few hours a week to help someone with his or her reading skills. Strong interest and positive attitude are very important.

 

How much time can I expect to spend a week?

Roughly two to four hours per week. This includes lesson plans, travel time, and actual time spent with your adult students.

 

Who will I be tutoring?

There are approximately 26,000 functionally illiterate in Clermont and Brown Counties. Tutors will aid adults who need help improving their reading, writing, spelling and grammar skills, Competency levels may range from learning the alphabet to preparing for the GED.

 

What will I be tutoring?

The majority of our students need assistance with reading and writing. Occasionally tutors may be called on to help with math or work with a foreign ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) student. Knowledge of other languages is NOT necessary.

 

Where would I tutor?

Each library in Clermont County (10) and Brown County (6) is open to tutoring. In addition, we have churches, schools, restaurants, etc. where tutoring is allowed with advance notice. The Literacy Council of Clermont and Brown Counties has a list of tutoring sites.

 

What is my next step?

Call the Literacy Council of Clermont and Brown Counties at 513-943-3740 or 1-800-553-7393, extension 444, to reserve a space at an upcoming tutor-training workshop. You will be instructed by a certified trainer to prepare you for tutoring. At the end of the workshop, you will be trained as a Laubach literacy tutor.