Free information
sessions on becoming a literacy tutor for reading, math and English are
available at McHenry County College (MCC) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4
in Room A342 or from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 in Room A372.
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MCC’s
Adult Education Department is in need of volunteers to tutor adult students in
reading, math or English as a Second Language. Anyone over the age of 18 with a
desire to make a difference in someone’s life is encouraged to attend.
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A
literacy volunteer tutor does not have to speak a second language or have any
teaching experience to tutor in the adult education literacy program. Volunteer
tutors will receive free basic training that provides the information and
skills needed to work with literacy students.
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Training
classes are held either on Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings starting in
February. All teaching materials are supplied to volunteers. Tutoring
scheduling is flexible to meet people’s busy schedules, including those who are
retired or working full time.
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“People
looking to make a difference in the life of an Adult Education student should come
to an orientation session to learn about this rewarding opportunity,” said
Marie Day, coordinator of Adult Ed and Literary Support Services.
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Additional
information sessions are offered at 6:30 p.m. March 4 and at 9 a.m. March 7.
For more information or to register for an orientation or training session,
call Marie Day at (815) 455-8542. The college is located at 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14
in Crystal Lake.
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This
project was made possible in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State
Library (ISL), a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using state
funds designated for literacy.
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