TUtor training
Volunteer tutors help students make positive changes in their lives. As tutors work with students to improve English literacy, students are moving toward achieving life goals.
All our tutors must first complete Basic Reading Tutor Training which will help you get started with your student. From there, CALC provides additional resources, opportunities to connect with other tutors, and ongoing training and refreshers.
After completing Basic Reading Tutor Training, volunteers may also choose to train as tutors in the areas of English As A Second Language and/or GED Exam Preparation.
Basic Reading Tutor Trainings will be held at CALC at 1028 E. Saginaw (just east of the Pennsylvania and Saginaw intersection).
For more information, please call (517) 485-4949 or email VolunteerCoordinator@thereadingpeople.org.
ADULT BASIC READING Tutor Training
As a first step to getting involved, all volunteers are asked to complete CALC’s Basic Reading Tutor Training. Trainings can take place during our business hours, or you can be added to the waitlist for an afterhours session (taking place between 5:30 and 7:30PM on a weeknight). Once we have ten individuals express interest in an afterhours session, all who signed up will be notified of the date via email. No prior experience is necessary. There is a $20.00 refundable deposit for the tutor's manual. Payment methods accepted: cash, debit or credit card, or check. CALC provides ongoing additional free materials and support.
GED preparation Tutor Training
Tutors are needed to help GED students prepare for exams. Volunteers are asked to complete Basic Reading Tutor Training before attended GED Prep training. No prior experience is necessary. All GED working materials are provided free to tutors.
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Upcoming GED Tutor Training Sessions:
To sign up for a GED Tutor Training session, please email VolunteerCoordinator@thereadingpeople.org. Include your name, telephone number, and include dates/times that you are available. We will follow up with you from there.
English as a second language Tutor Training
Volunteers interested in tutoring English as a Second Language (ESL) complete our English as a Second Language workshop (two sessions). Volunteers are asked to complete Basic Reading Tutor Training before attending ESL training. No prior experience is necessary, nor do you have to speak a foreign language. There is a $20.00 refundable deposit for the tutor’s manual. CALC provides additional free materials and support.
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Upcoming ESL Tutor Training Sessions:
To sign up for an ESL Tutor Training session, please email VolunteerCoordinator@thereadingpeople.org. Include your name, telephone number, and include dates/times that you are available. We will follow up with you from there.