Magic happens when an AACLC tutor shares their passion for reading, writing, or math with their student. Lasting friendships are formed, personal goals are achieved, and entire families benefit from the experience. You will enjoy “meeting” several of AACLC’s inspirational students and tutors in the articles on our website.
Please pass this message forward to anyone who would like to become a literacy or math tutor, and make plans to attend the March 14 Follow On workshop and AACLC’s April 30 Appreciation Dinner.
Warm regards,
Lisa Vernon, Executive Director
Anne Arundel County Literacy Council
301-523-6750 (cell)
Tutor Rosemary Council and Student Ana Leveron
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Ana began her journey as a Level 1 ESL student in December 2017. Since that time, she has progressed to Level 4! Ana’s desire to advance to a managerial position, to better communicate with her children’s teachers, and to help her youngest child with his homework serve as incentives to improve her English skills. She manages to attend her weekly two-hour tutoring sessions and complete all homework assignments while working full-time and being a dedicated wife and mother of two. [click to continue…]
Student Maria Pineda and Tutor Karen Calhoun
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Maria is a hard-working small business owner and mother of three who came from El Salvador with her parents when she was young. Her brother Marcos helped her get started with the Literacy Council two years ago, and I was the lucky tutor who began meeting with her in January 2018. Initially, her goals focused on reading to her children and becoming more involved in their education. [click to continue…]
Above: Fall 2019 AACLC Tutor Class
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Great opportunity!
Our next tutor training is scheduled for
Saturday February 8th
8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church
Severna Park, MD
and will include basic literacy, math, and English Language Learner (ELL) instruction.
We have a class size limit of 35. If you, or someone you know, would like to become a literacy or math tutor, please email Lisa Vernon at director@aaclc.org or call 410-269-4419 as soon as possible to reserve a seat.
As Nelson Mandela says, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Education is the key to eliminating gender inequality, to reducing poverty, to creating a sustainable planet, to preventing needless deaths and illness, and to fostering peace.”
This past year, 254 AACLC adult students improved their lives through education and achieved personal goals of jobs, better-paying jobs, GEDs, and improved their quality of life. This included 109 Basic Literacy students, 71 HSE/GED Prep students, and 74 ESL/ELL students. [click to continue…]
Writing the Professional Way:
Techniques and Tips for Teaching
A Collaborative Workshop Led by Natalie Canavor
February 1st, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall
You don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn about strategic writing from Natalie Canavor! Seating is limited and this workshop will fill quickly. To reserve a seat for Natalie’s February 1st interactive workshop, you must email Lisa Vernon at director@aaclc.org or call the office at 410-269-4419.
This practical hands-on workshop will demonstrate professional techniques and handy shortcuts to high-impact writing. The presenter, Natalie Canavor, developed a system to teach writing based on her decades as a national magazine editor-in-chief, executive director of communications, and award-winning journalist for publications including the New York Times, Newsday, Communication World, and a number of professional and business publications. [click to continue…]
Reina Bueso is a 20-year-old woman who works in a downtown restaurant and would like to earn her GED and qualify for a better-paying job. She dropped out of school in 9th grade to support her family and came to the Literacy Council this past summer for help with improving her literacy, math, and English skills so she could enter the National External Diploma Program (NEDP). [click to continue…]
Tremendous thanks to First Baptist Church in Glenarden and the Good Time Gang in Gambrills for providing delicious Thanksgiving meals for thirty AACLC students and their families!
Delmy Torres is one of thirty very grateful AACLC students who received a Thanksgiving meal this year. [click to continue…]
