Volunteer Virtual Tutor - ABE/ASE (Adult Basic & Secondary Education) GED Preparation Classes

Description

Provide one-on-one, individualized virtual instruction using a video conference platform service like Zoom or Teams to adult learners to up basic skills and in preparation for the General Educational Development/GED^® test to earn a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma. The ideal volunteer for this role will be responsible for tutoring students in subject areas such as Math, Science, Reasoning Through Language Arts/English, and Social Studies by discussing and reviewing lessons with each student based on his/her specific needs and learning pace while monitoring progress and adapting teaching/tutoring methods according to the individual student learning goals. 

Responsibilities

• Identify each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and learning goals, then develop customized strategies to address the specific learning needs.
• Utilize a variety of flexible hands-on activities and technology-based tools strategies to cater to individual student’s learning styles.
• Regularly evaluate the student’s progress through quizzes/tests and observation to track achievement and help students meet learning goals.
• Maintain open communications with students.
• Provide ongoing encouragement, motivation, and guidance. Share progress updates, challenges to learning, and other concerns with program staff so they can provide additional support to students.
• Perform any other duties related to the position as needed.

Requirements

• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Be able to pass an annual background check.
• Have at least a High School Diploma.
• Willing to commit for at least 6 months.
• Willing to volunteer for at least 90 minutes per week.
• Complete the initial and on-going trainings provided by Literacy Phoenix on a timely manner.
• Volunteer only in the locations specified by Literacy Phoenix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education desired.
• Experience volunteering desired.
• Experience teaching and/or tutoring.
• Proficient with the use of digital literacy applied to instruction and daily life needs.
• Willing to learn and follow directions.