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ESL tutor
Background and Program Scope
Neighborhood House exists to help diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence and community building. The Citizenship/ESL Program is a service provided through our Employment and Education Department. The Employment and Education Department encourages the healthy development of children, youth and adults through innovative education programs. The Citizenship/ESL Program serves adult English learners and offers adult clients assistance with the process of naturalization. Services include group citizenship and ESL instruction, and individual tutoring in preparation for the Citizenship Test.
Responsibilities
- Working one-on-one and in small groups during and outside of class
- Helping adults with dictation, pronunciation, conversation and responding to questions
- Coaching on 100 citizenship questions and other citizenship-related topics
- Assisting clients with Application for Naturalization (citizenship)
Qualifications
- Commitment to helping immigrant and refugee people succeed
- Ability to understand, speak, read, or write Asian/Pacific or East African language and English. Vietnamese and/or Khmer (Cambodian) preferred
- Interest in other cultures
- Patience and positive attitude
Benefits
- Experience in a classroom and teaching basic skills
- Positive group dynamic and tangible successes
Timeframe
A commitment of 3-6 months and 1-4 hours per week is preferred for this position. The tutor makes his/her own schedule. Currently, Citizenship/ESL Tutors are needed from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Location
Volunteers for this position will work in a classroom setting at Park Lake Neighborhood House, White Center. The address is: 10041 - 6th Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98146.
Applying
Any persons interested in volunteering as a tutor/mentor should contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 206-461-8430, ext. 255 or volunteer@nhwa.org. All volunteers are asked to fill out a Neighborhood House Enrollment Form and a Washington State Patrol background check form, as well as participate in an informal interview with the Volunteer Coordinator and/or a staff supervisor. |
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