Tutor Resources

LITERACY NRV INCIDENT REPORT FORM: Click here

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UPCOMING TRAININGS FOR LITERACY NRV VOLUNTEERS:

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Online Resources for Tutors

June 11, 2025

1:00-2:30pm

Literacy NRV Office & on Zoom

Register Here

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FREE ONLINE TUTOR TRAINING COURSES (LIVE TRAININGS AND RECORDINGS)

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• ProLiteracy Teacher Training Plus

  • Basic Literacy​

  • Low Level English Language Learning (ELL)

  • High Level English Language Learning (ELL)

  • High School Equivalency (HSE/GED)

  • Math

  • Citizenship Test Preparation

  • Help accessing ProLiteracy Courses:

    • Set up an account with ProLiteracy Education Network: https://www.proliteracy.org/courses/

    • You do not need to pay for the course as you are a volunteer with a member organization, our member number is ORG032832

    • Once your account is approved, you will be able to access the tutor training modules in both BL (Basic Literacy) and ESL (English as a Second Language.)

    • If you have trouble with your account or accessing the modules, email ednet@proliteracy.org​

• Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center

  • Self-Paced Online Tutorials​

  • Webinar Events and Series

• Literacy Minnesota

  • Teacher Training Toolkit​

  • Remote Tutoring Resources

  • Tutor and Teacher Training Webinars

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INTAKE, GOAL SETTING, AND ASSESSMENT

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• Sample goals checklist

• Picture goals list to assist those learning English (ESOL)

• Examples of long-term and short-term learning goals

• Strategies for learning to read

• The Science of Learning (How Students Learn: Practical Implications for Teaching and Learning)

• Step Forward ESOL assessment:

  • Student online assessment

  • Printable assessment

  • Assessment answers

  • Instructions for book placement

• Ventures ESOL assessment:

  • Student online assessment

  • Printable assessment form with answers

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LESSON PLANNING

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• Getting started guide to tutoring and lesson planning

• Lesson plan template to help structure your lessons

• An explanation of learning styles and a learning styles quiz

• Tutor lesson self-evaluation

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TEACHING RESOURCES

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• Hints and tips for using Zoom for tutoring

• Games to make online learning fun and engaging

• GED preparation resources

• Literacy NRV Resource Room materials

• Teaching students with Dyslexia

• Working with pre-literate adults

• Lessons for low level English language learners — scroll to page 86 (page #s on left side of doc) for a volunteer handbook for teaching English to new learners

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DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCES

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• Visit our Digital Learning Resources page to find resources to share with your students

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TUTOR SUPPORT

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• Check our calendar for ongoing tutor training and professional development opportunities

• Tutor Shared Drive: If you have materials and lesson plans you would like to make available for others, or if you would like to see what materials others have used, please send a request for access to the Tutor Shared Drive by email to info@lvnrv.org