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LiteracyCorps: Adult Tutor

🗣️ Adult ELL Tutor 

national public service — a paid volunteer role through AmeriCorps

Service Term: 300 hours

Stipend: $3,000

Time Commitment: ~7 hrs/week

Schedule Options:

  • 4 sessions/week at 90 minutes instruction+60 minutes prep/recap

  • Tutor-set schedule; flexible days & times

  • Schedule includes planning time and evening availability for ELL classes

What You’ll Do:

ELL Tutors help adult learners build English language skills using English Forward—a conversation-based, goal-centered curriculum. With materials and training provided by Literacy Mid-South, members will:

  • Lead 4 class sessions per week (90 minutes each)

  • Use the English Forward curriculum and tools provided by Literacy Mid-South

  • Assist with goal-setting and assess learner progress

  • Coordinate or attend field trips to help learners practice English in real-life settings

  • Maintain accurate records and complete pre/post assessments

  • Attend regular training and check-ins

Where You’ll Serve:

Public libraries, community centers, virtual platforms, and employer sites across the Memphis area.

📚 Adult Literacy Tutor

national public service — a paid volunteer role through AmeriCorps

Service Term: 300 hours

Stipend: $3,000

Time Commitment: ~7 hrs/week

Schedule Options:

  • 4 sessions/week at 90 minutes instruction+60 minutes prep/recap

  • Tutor-set schedule; flexible days & times

  • Schedule includes planning time and evening availability for ELL classes

What You’ll Do:

Adult Literacy Tutors support adults who struggle with reading and writing. Help them build skills and reach personal and professional goals through one-on-one tutoring.

  • Use learner-centered strategies to support reading, writing, and comprehension

  • Set goals with learners and track their growth using simple tools

  • Help plan and attend learner-led workshops and community events

  • Accurately complete assessments and progress tracking

  • Participate in member reflection, check-ins, and training

Where You’ll Serve:

Public libraries, community centers, virtual platforms, and employer sites across the Memphis area.