Upcoming Training Opportunities
Trained tutors are invited to join us for an ESL tutoring workshop on Zoom, August 27 at 10:30 am. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce tutors to working with someone … Read more
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Training & Student News
Our March 26 Tutor Training Workshop for new tutors was a success! Twenty-six new tutors joined our volunteer team, and they will work with students in our literacy, ESL, math, and … Read more
Illiteracy To Voting Citizen: Ulysses’s Story
On November 4th, 2008, Ulysses Martin voted for the first time in his life. Ulysses was 57 years old. Ulysses and I had been partners in a student and tutor … Read more
Student Progress Report: Marc
Last year, we spotlighted one of our students, Marc, and his dedicated tutor Al Odierno. You can read about Marc and why he came to AACLC for help in improving … Read more
Student Spotlight: Hattie McCullers
Hattie McCullers and tutor Bonnie Wright Hattie McCullers first learned about the Literacy Program when she saw an ad in the Capital, and she carried it with her until she had the opportunity to call. I … Read more
Student Spotlight: Rosalyn
Rosalyn and her tutor Lynette DelPrete Rosalyn came to the Literacy Council after struggling with the writing requirements for her GED prep course at the community college. Refusing to give … Read more
Tutor Spotlight: Anita Ewing and her student Lachelle
When my third son went away to college, I decided to find some kind of volunteer work. I could not think of a more effective way to improve the common … Read more
Note Of Thanks From Student
This is a lovely note of thanks from AACLC student Deborah to her tutor, Jill Mischo. Dear Jill, Thank you for teaching me to read and write. I know a … Read more
SPOTLIGHT: Ray Davis and Deborah
Rain or shine, Deborah (above right) walks two and a half miles each way to reach North County Library for her tutoring sessions with Ray Davis (above left). She is … Read more
SPOTLIGHT: Lana Shires and Dairy
Dairy (above left) is from Columbia, where she earned a degree in Environmental Engineering. Because of limited English reading and writing skills, she has been employed as an Au Pair … Read more