Adult Literacy Tutor

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on a member of your community?Join us in our mission to promote literacy! Literacy is not just about opportunity--it is an essential skill that affects all areas of a person's life including self-esteem, employment, family life, and community involvement. Empower an adult learner today by providing one-on-one support needed to improve their life, working together to achieve tangible, real-life goals through tutoring in reading, writing, and/or speaking and communication.You do not need to have prior experience, speak another language, or even have a college degree to be an effective tutor, only the desire to help and be a lifelong learning peer. The Simi Valley Public Library is looking for tutors who are empathetic, patient, and ready to tutor with a learner-centered approach. If this sounds like you, then get ready to build a powerful and life-changing connection.Learn more about the impact library literacy programs can have on both native English speakers and English Language Learners by watching the video below.Tutoring takes place in-person at the Simi Valley Public Library, located at 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063.As a tutor, you will be:Trained to provide free one-on-one reading and writing instruction.Paired with an adult learner.Expected to commit a minimum of two hours per week, for at least 6 months or longer.Expected to complete brief monthly tutor reports.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) - https://www.library.ca.gov/services/to-libraries/clls/ProLiteracy - proliteracy.orgFor more inform