For Tutors

Consider becoming a Rowan County Literacy Council volunteer tutor. No teaching experience or foreign language skills are necessary, and the Council provides training, materials, educational support and flexible tutoring schedules.

Learn how to become a tutor

Tutor Training Information

      1. Be at least 18 years old and 
         have a high school diploma or
         its equivalent (G.E.D.)

      2. Attend a 14 hour training
          workshop
          
         - An orientation session of 2
           hours to determine if this is a
           good fit for you, and if so,

         - Three workshop sessions to
            learn the Laubach method for
            teaching adults to read, and to
            learn about teaching English as
            a second language. **

      3. Be able to commit to tutoring at least 1 1/2 hours a week (plus preparation time).

** there is a $20 fee for this workshop to cover the cost of materials. Subsequently, all teaching materials will be provided to you free of charge.

Note: All tutoring is done at branches of the Rowan Public Library or other approved public sites.

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Tutor Training Calendar