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.
Tutor training is a two step process. All our tutors must first complete Adult Basic training. Our Adult Next Level training is an optional second step for those interested in tutoring English as a Second Language (ESL) or GED exam preparation.
For more information and to register for any of our program trainings, please call (517) 485-4949. You may also email us at director@thereadingpeople.org - please include your name, telephone number, email address, and the workshop you would like to attend. Seating at training sessions is limited.
Download and complete our Tutor Application, and return the completed form to our office.
ADULT BASIC READING WORKSHOP
All volunteers first complete CALC’s Basic Reading workshop to become a successful tutor. No prior experience is necessary, and CALC provides lots of free materials and support. There is a $20.00 refundable deposit for the tutor's manual, cash or check only.
All sessions are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Please call (517) 485-4949 to register.
Basic Reading Tutor Training Workshop Dates (2022)
April 5 & 6-CANCELLED
May 10 & 11-CANCELLED
June 7 & 8
July 12 & 13
August No Training
September 13 & 14
October 4 & 5
November 8 & 9
December No Training
All Basic Reading Tutor Training Workshops will be held on Zoom or here at CALC. If you are interested in participating, please email tutortrainer@thereadingpeople.org and include your name, telephone number, email address, and workshop you'd like to attend. We will send you workshop information. You may also call (517) 485-4949.
English as a second language
If volunteers are interested in tutoring English as a Second Language (ESL), they also complete our English as a Second Language workshop (two sessions). Again, no experience is necessary nor do you have to speak a foreign language, and CALC provides lots of free materials and support. There is an $20.00 refundable deposit for the tutor’s manual. Tutors must complete the Basic Reading Workshop first. Please call (517) 485-4949 to register.
ESL Tutor Training Workshop Dates (2022)
April 12 & 13-CANCELLED
May 17 & 18-CANCELLED
June 14 & 15
July 19 & 20
August No Training
September 20 & 21
October 11 & 12
November 15 & 16
December No Training
All ESL Tutor Training Workshops will be held from 6:30pm-8:30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings via Zoom.
GED exam preparation
We encourage our tutors to take the additional GED Tutor Training. No experience is necessary and all materials and support is provided by CALC and our GED Coordinator. This is a one hour session available in person by appointment. Tutors must complete the Basic Reading Workshop first. Please call (517) 485-4949 for more information.