Frequently Asked Questions
What do tutors do?
Our volunteer tutors provide one-on-one and small-group instruction for adults who need to improve their reading, writing, math or English-language skills to succeed in daily life.
What types of classes would I teach?
CCLC offers instruction in reading, writing, basic math, ESL (English as a Second Language) learning, GED (high school equivalency) preparation, citizenship, and computer literacy. As a tutor, you can choose the subject or subjects you are most comfortable teaching. We’ll match you and your students based on your skills and interests and on their needs.
Do I need a degree in teaching to become a tutor?
No. You don’t need a teaching background or foreign-language skills to work with our adult learners. We provide the training you’ll need to help your students meet their short- and long-term learning goals.
What’s involved in the CCLC’s tutor training program?
All tutors must complete an application and meet with our tutor coordinator and trainer. Training will be based on your past experience and the specific programs and types of students you would like to tutor.
When are the training sessions offered?
We offer workshops periodically in the specific program areas: Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and Citizenship. For information on upcoming sessions, contact us.
Would I need to pay for the training or for the materials I’d use as a tutor?
All materials are free. You will be provided with a tutor guide, which is an all-purpose manual for tutoring Adult Basic Education or English as a Second Language classes. You also will receive level-appropriate student workbooks and teacher guides.
How many hours a week would you expect me to devote to tutoring?
We’d like for you to commit to at least two tutoring sessions per week. That’s because students need to attend at least two one-on-one or class sessions each week if they want to make good progress. Sessions typically last 1 to 1½ hours.
I’ll need to work tutoring around my regular job. Is that possible?
Absolutely. If you choose one-on-one tutoring, you and your student will arrange a time and place that works well for you both. You most likely will meet in a convenient public space such as a library, restaurant or church. If you teach small-group classes, you can choose from morning, afternoon and evening schedules at our Siler City Literacy Center and in North Chatham County. See our Schedule page for more details.
How can I sign up?
Contact us if you’d like to register for training or would like more information.
