Laubach Literacy New-Brunswick

Tutor Training Workshop

Laubach Literacy New Brunswick and its affiliated literacy councils depend on its volunteer tutors to provide free, confidential tutoring to adults in communities throughout New Brunswick using its Each One Teach One method.

Laubach Literacy tutors are men and women of all ages from many different backgrounds. These volunteers are committed to helping others improve their reading, writing and basic math skills.

Laubach Literacy New Brunswick provides tutors with:

• An orientation to literacy issues
• Twenty hours of basic tutor training
• Access to a variety of teaching and learning materials
• Ongoing support from the Student/ Tutor Coordinator

Laubach Literacy New Brunswick expects volunteer tutors will:

• Commit to work with a student up to four hours a week for one year
• Participate in basic tutor training
• Maintain total confidentiality regarding their student

A good tutor is one who :

• Is responsive to needs of the individual student
• Facilitates the student’s learning
• Respects the student and the prior knowledge the student brings to the learning experience
• Is empathetic, caring and interested in the student
• Is creative in adapting to suit the individual student’s needs
• Is enthusiastic and willing to keep learning
• Can provide constructive feedback
• Welcomes the student’s input
• Is well organized for each lesson

To find out more about volunteering with Laubach Literacy New Brunswick, call 506-384-6371 or 1-877-633-8899. Thank you.