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Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome new members to Literacy Volunteers of the Tarrytowns by offering training in tutoring English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Online tutor training - new volunteers are asked to complete an online course that was designed for Literacy Volunteers called Intake to Outcomes (I2O).  The course takes approximately 12 hours to view and can be completed whenever it is convenient for the volunteer.  Following completion of the course, the trained volunteer meets with one or more trainers at The Warner Library to complete an orientation session to learn about our local program, see our tutoring materials and learn to administer the assessment we use.  The orientation session is usually scheduled once a month for two hours on a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon. Online tutor training requires a $25 fee to register for the course. The course fee is refunded after tutoring someone from our waiting list for 25 hours.


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How can I train online to be a Literacy Volunteer tutor?
How can I train online to be a Literacy Volunteer tutor?

Online tutor training is available any time if you have access to a computer and an internet connection. The online workshop presents strategies to teach basic listening and speaking skills through text, audio and video. The online course takes approximately 12 hours and is completed at the tutor's own pace. The training is facilitated by a team of experienced tutor trainers, and tutors have access to the workshop materials any time they log in to the training application. Once the course is completed, tutors meet with an LVT trainer for an on-site orientation.


If you would like to begin training as a tutor, please send an email to LVTTutors@gmail.com expressing your interest. Our Director of Tutor Training will respond within 2 business days with an offer to answer questions and information about purchasing a login ($25- refundable) for the online training.

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Does LVT offer training for Basic Literacy tutors?
Does LVT offer training for Basic Literacy tutors?

We currently do not offer online training for tutors of Basic Literacy for native English speakers. We have found that in our community, the learner applications are overwhelmingly from the immigrant community seeking help with English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), so it is rarely possible to match a tutor to a learner needing help with basic reading and writing.

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What will I learn in the tutor training classes?
What will I learn in the tutor training classes?

You will learn specific techniques to help your learner acquire the English language skills, vocabulary, and confidence he or she needs to navigate everyday life in the United States. Topics that LVT tutors cover with their learners include shopping, medical and dental appointments, talking on the telephone, applying for a job, meeting your child's teachers, preparing for U.S. citizenship, and applying to college. You will learn how to tailor your tutoring sessions to the needs and aspirations of your learner.

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How often do the tutor training classes take place?
How often do the tutor training classes take place?

We no longer offer in-person tutor training workshops. We ask volunteers to complete an online training course that was developed for Literacy New York. The 12-hour online training can be completed at your own pace. Upon completion, a two hour in-person orientation is required to be assigned a learner.

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