Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen years of age and have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have an interest in educating adults and helping them reach their full potential.

Expectations of Tutor:

• Attend 14 hours of tutor training (2 days).
• Meet with new learner(s) at the Skyline Literacy office for first session.
• Six-week follow-up meeting after the tutor training to give feedback and ask questions about your learner(s) and ask for help if necessary.
• Send in a simple monthly progress report by the 10th of every month.

Commitment:

• Commit to one year of tutoring when possible, aiming for 80 to 100 hours of instruction time.
• Meet with your learner for two hours weekly.
• Commit to help learner make improvements in skills they most need help with.
• Commit to helping learner meet their goals.

Objectives of Tutor:

• Understand the learner’s goals and work towards meeting those goals.
• Choose appropriate materials with the help of Skyline Literacy staff that will help the learner advance.
• Ensure that learner knows of other opportunities with Skyline Literacy, such as the language-learning computer lab.
• Encourage learner to take post-assessment after 80 hours of instruction.
• Keep track of learner’s achievements, celebrate with the learner when he or she accomplishes goals, and inform the Skyline Literacy staff of achievements.
• Respect your learner’s independence and dignity by helping them to develop their own abilities to independently access services, employment, and opportunities that will enrich their lives.