Role of the tutor the tutor plays a vital and multifaceted role in supporting students academic learning. Special thanks to staunton public city schools for esol handbook. English as a second language program designed to teach. The handbook includes detailed information of areas briefly covered during training as well as. Tutor achievement certificates if you desire, the esl inhome program will present you with a tutor achievement certificate.
Peer tutoring is a core component of academic support at reed. A handbook for tutors working with adult esol literacy learners created by margi felixlund, this is a comprehensive guide for volunteer tutors english listening language lab online a resource for improving english listening and speaking skills portland esl network websitewiki an online resource that includes an esl class map and esl resource materials for students and tutors. English asasec ond language tutor training kit a learnercentred approach to tutoring adult esl learners facilitator training manual by myrina ruttenjames. A handbook for volunteers will be used in conjunction with your literacy now training. This handbook is designed to support the literacy nows volunteer literacy tutor. It describes the mission of the organization and provides an overview. The esl tutors handbook is a good place to start learning about the theory and practice of onetoone esl tutoring. Eslsap tutor handbook 1 eslsap tutor handbook introduction welcome to the english as a sec ond language settlement assistance program eslsap tutor handbook. The left index finger will control the f and g keys, the right index finger will. This book is extremely informative, easy to read, and short. Here is an overview of the roles a tutor often plays simultaneously. With the right tools, every student can learn to speak, read, and write english with a nearnative fluency.
It describes the mission of the organization and provides an overview of the available programs. While tutoring should never replace faculty assistance, it can make all the difference in a students quest for. Rather, the authors provide an easytofollow guide for people who want to tutor small groups of nonnative speakers of english but do not know how. This handbook does not aim to make overnight experts of novices. A practice whiteboard and a link to this handbook are also found here. This handbook is designed to meet your needs as a beginning tutor of esl. The concept behind tutoring is that the tutors goal is to get the student to learn on their ownthe tutor acts as a guide without providing lectures unless absolutely necessary. He is on main campus and can be utilized through zoom. This handbook briefly describes those assessments and provides an introduction to the esl writing center which exists for the benefit of candlers international and nonnative english speaking students. Handbook for teachers of english language learners. Handbook for teachers of english language learners monroe public schools this handbook contains.
Each lesson plan contains at least three of the five areas tested on the ged test. To a new english as a sec ond language esl teacher in an adult education program, the task of teaching english can seem overwhelming. Learning support services tutor supervisor handbook. A tutor should be dependable, interested in people, sensitive to others, a good listener, literate professional training not necessary, flexible, patient, optimistic, friendly, nonjudgmental, openminded, and have a sense of humor. An esl teacher or tutor can provide extra support to the ell student, but the ell student has much to learn from the regular classroom teacher and their peers, so. It should be a key to many hours of rewarding and successful tutoring.
Documents similar to writing center tutor training exercises in style plus handbook references. This handbook is designed to support the literacy nows volunteer literacy tutor training and act as an ongoing support to adult literacy tutors. She accepts referrals from faculty and has a fee for service. Im always amazed and humbled by the quantity and quality of people that. The remaining chapters present some basic theory on a range of topics that will help you tutor adults in. English speakers of other languages esol teacher handbook. Outside of class, there are many exciting opportunities and activities in monterey and the surrounding areas, and we hope that this handbook will help students make the most of these opportunities. Students are encouraged to utilize main campus for english as a sec ond language esl related needs. The purpose of the elcivics program is to provide english language instruction linked to civics. The eal handbook department of education and training. A handbook for tutors working with adult esol literacy learners developed by.
The typewriting trainer handbook training settings in this dialog you can select the options that control tutor window appearance and how typewriting trainer behaves during training. When at rest the typists fingers are positioned, lightly, on the asdf keys for the left hand, and thejkl. Components of the esl tutor training manual n the tutor training manual will provide you with some basic teaching strategies that will help your learner develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. In this handbook, volunteer esl tutors will discover or rediscover ideas and solutions to help tutor and learner enjoy a series. In the unlikely event that the tutor and the student are taking the same course, the tutor will arrange for the student to work with another member of the staff. Your contract may be terminated if you miss more than one supervision meeting in a term.
Esl teen program manager esl tutor exam prep instructor. A handbook for esl tutors pace yourself is for inexperienced or volunteer tutors of esl. Draft 2019 esl student handbook middlebury college. It addresses the responsibilities of the training coalitionstaff, volunteers, tutors and learners. All financial transactions take place through the bsc. A handbook for tutors working with adult esol literacy. This new hand book addresses these changes but still emphasizes student centered. Thank you, ieva grauslys, for writing teaching absolute beginners. They are accompanied by detailed instructions that will help to orient you and train you in.
Tutor handbook revised january 2014 2 preface the purpose of this handbook is to provide information for tutors and other volunteers in the literacy for life program. Literacy is an individuals ability to read, write, speak in english, compute and solve. The purpose of this handbook is to provide information for tutors and other volunteers in the literacy for life program. The esl handbook department of education, victoria 5 the esl support program teaching and learning for students learning english as a sec ond language support for students learning english as a sec ond language esl is designed to reflect the needs of learners. The learners described and targeted in this handbook are in need of esl literacy support. Literacy volunteer handbook for additional guidance. Students are encouraged to utilize main campus for english as a second language esl related needs. Students may schedule a oneonone appointment to work with a tutor in the areas of english, esl, humanities, social science, foreign language, and other select subjects. The tutor works with students to help them better understand and meet their instructors expectations and assignments. A guide to tutoring nonnative english speaking students. Tutor handbook adult literacy program lake county library. Cambridge english language assessment is part of the university of cambridge.
Esl peer consultants are required to attend a monthly group supervision meeting. Htlm, pdf, jpg, bmp, png 1 mb, max o tutor shares application so students can see software tools. Many activities can be adapted for individual students, though there are some that are impossible without additional students most childrens games are designed for multiple students to encourage social interaction. Interdisciplinary lesson plans for abegedesl instructors the lesson plans in this book are designed to foster critical thinking skills through teaching across the curricula. Esl a guide for writing center tutors, 2nd edition. English as a sec ond language teachers and tutors focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing at the ell students esl level. Tutor code of ethics new tutor to do list payroll, employment, and online timesheet information weekly individual and dropin tutoring procedures appendix. English as a second language teachers and tutors focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing at the ell students esl level. The only exception is for math tutors eligible to work in the math lab when the math lab has weekend hours. These tools can be helpful to you as you complete your coursework, and may be used even if you do not connect with a smarthinking tutor. We support both english as second language programs for immigrants and refugees and adult literacy programs for native speakers.
Overview of the handbook volunteers offer a wealth of individual experiences and perspectives. The tutor is an intermediary for students, voicing concerns and ideas to the instructor based on student feedback. Skim over all of the sections in the handbook before you meet with your learner. Handbook for esl peer consultants harvard bureau of. A tutor should provide feedback but shouldnt make specific corrections they should lead the. To a new english as a second language esl teacher in an adult education program. I agree to abide by the policies of lake county library system adult literacy program and volunteer services, and will fulfill my volunteer tutor responsibilities to the best of my ability. High school completion and esl programs volunteer tutor. This handbook is designed to give you an overview of what to expect from your experience in cms as well as to provide you with the information you will need to ensure that your child has a successful school year. We are delighted that youve accepted a leadership position as a tutor at reed college. Interdisciplinary lesson plans for abegedesl instructors. This esl new teacher resource guide, developed by the california adult literacy professional development project calpro, is.
Tutor employee handbook saddleback college lrc tutoring center promoting student success. At the moment we cover five levels, ranging from beginner a1 to intermediate b1. Handbook for volunteer esl tutors, page 1 chapter 1. Consultants may not accept payment directly from a consultee. These lessons form the basis for the teacher training part of this manual. I highly recommend it to both esl and mainstream teachers. To a new english as a second language esl teacher in an adult education program, the task of teaching english can seem overwhelming. Coordinator handbook volunteer esl tutor handbook youre.
English as a second language, our tutors dont believe in communication barriers. Naturally, we cannot help with content for a takehome testonly organization, thesis statements, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and the like. Each language level section below contains a series of lesson plans on grammar and functional language. Crowley isd buildings will remain closed for the 201920 school year to prevent the spread of covid19.
The bc ministry of advanced education and labour market development has developed this resource to help volunteer tutors provide esl settlement assistance to newcomers throughout bc. Founded in 2004, the english language learners inhome program ell formerly known as esl inhome program of northern nevada esl focuses on literacy needs of non english speaking adult. This handbook supplements the basic training youve just received. The teachers handbook for great oneonone esl lessons. Literacy in life a handbook for volunteer literacy tutors written and designed by melody schneider. Esl student handbook compiled in 2012 by jared beverly, mts revised by ryan kuratko, audrey roberson, dec 2014. Its the perfect goto book when you have beginning language learners. Pace yourself is for inexperienced or volunteer tutors of esl. The bsc will charge the consulteeprogram and pay the tutor.
Sample forms online tutee applications sample tracking sheet and procedurespolicies internal time card additional information click to download pdf document. Efl esl lesson plans, activities and games beginner to intermediate welcome to our collection of esl lesson plans. Throughout the handbook, these learners will be referred to as. English as a sec ond language, our tutors dont believe in communication barriers. A handbook for tutors working with adult esol literacy learners. Learning support services santa barbara city college. It serves as a resource to answer student questions regarding school, monterey, and daily life. Promoting a learnercentred approach, such as the one described above, will also be highlighted throughout the manual.
The partnership is propelled by assistance for all. A department of education and training det eal regional program officer is available in each region to support victorian government schools to develop and. Oneonone esl lessons can be structured in a similar way as group lessons, but without the group work. Mtel general curriculum 03 exam secrets study guide. An esl teacher or tutor often serves as a link between ell families and.
The home row of the keyboard is the most important to the touchtypist. The enforce correction of typing errors check box can be used to control whether typing errors have to be corrected. Tutoring nonnative english speaking students center for english language support, john jay college center for english language learners, queensborough community college a guide to a resource for tutor training and support. The result of the esl working session, which follows, focuses on how to conduct training and what areas of concern trainers may be asked to address. The purpose of this handbook is to provide schools with advice for planning and implementing effective programs for a schools english as an additional language eal student cohort. Ultimately, it is important that all volunteers realize that tutoring esol literacy is quite unique from tutoring esl.
As the face of tutoring for an entire course, the tutor serves as an ambassador for. The first two chapters provide some background on adult literacy and the adult learner. We will continue to work closely with health officials to monitor the situation and will provide updates as new information becomes available. As a tutor, you will have an opportunity to be instrumental in the success of the many students you serve. At cms, we recognize that learning is a partnership between families and schools.
The purpose of this handbook is to provide information for tutors and other. Become a reading tutor training how to be a successful reading tutor new. This esl new teacher resource guide, developed by the california adult literacy professional development project calpro, is designed to introduce you to the most immediate. Finally, this handbook includes study and grammar tips and some suggestions on paper formatting and citation. The partnership is propelled by assistance for all participants based on active mutual engagement of students, faculty, and tutors. Glossary, a study guide handbook, and links to other sites that provide support for students studying mathematics. The student will fill out a student application for tutor assistance form. English speakers of other languages esol teacher handbook colonial heights public schools 512 boulevard colonial heights, virginia 23834 8045243400 mrs. The most important trait in a literacy tutor is that she. Janet purcell is an esl contact for lancaster if facetoface assistance is preferable. Once you begin tutoring, youll want to return to them for further reference. High school completion and esl programs volunteer tutor guide.
Eslsap tutor handbook 1 eslsap tutor handbook introduction welcome to the english as a second language settlement assistance program eslsap tutor handbook. Esl inhome program of northern nevada tutor handbook page 4. Rather, the authors provide an easytofollow guide for people who want to tutor small groups of. A learnercentred approach to tutoring adult esl learners.
Reproducible forms, appendixes of resources, terminology, esl publishers, and professional organizations of interest to esl tutors add relevant, useful information. Esl lesson plans, activities and games beginner to advanced. One of the ways we support adult literacy programs is through the materials we produce, like this handbook for volunteers. Reproducible forms, appendixes of resources, terminology, esl publishers, and professional organizations of interest. In this handbook, volunteer esl tutors will discover or rediscover ideas and solutions to help tutor and learner enjoy a. Tutor training manual chandlergilbert community college. Adult esl learners have a great range of life experiences.
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