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Seeds f Literacy: 11.01.2020
Julie Rea was
excited to become a tutor and a simple Google search brought her to Seeds.
“I think working
with a student one-to-one, where you can really understand what they need to
know — and how they learn— is incredibly effective,” she said.
But Seeds closed
shortly after she completed Tutor Training. She never had a chance to tutor
onsite.
Still, Julie Rea
has become a household name for students and staff alike. Determined to make a
difference, she was one of the first volunteers willing to tutor virtually and
was a pioneer in the Virtual Classroom, eager and available to help.
Technology has
proven to be a difficult adjustment for many students and tutors. But Julie was
a champion of virtual learning and her enthusiasm encouraged others tutors to
participate. Her comfort with technology puts students at ease and she is able
to troubleshoot any tech difficulties that arise during lessons.
She developed and
presented more than 20 lessons which are now available in the Seeds archives
for students to review at any time. The majority of them cover math concepts.
Julie’s efforts at Seeds during the pandemic, and her deep respect and empathy for the students, earned her a Most Treasured Volunteer award from The Center for Community Solutions. READ MORE ➤➤
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Daily Herald: 11.06.2020 by Genelle Pugmire
The ability to read
and write are everyday skills that most people take for granted. For some
residents and neighbors those skills are nonexistent.
Those who lack
reading and writing skills are typically ones who also miss out on good
employment opportunities or just communicating with friends.
Project
Read, a nonprofit organization that helps with
adult literacy education, can help those who can’t read and write. Through
volunteer tutors, they build a bridge to help them to better function in life.
With all of the
extra issues that have been a part of 2020, Project Read continues to have
successful students.
One student
identified as Kenia has taken advantage of what Project Read can do and is
reaping the rewards.
“Kenia’s positivity and desire to improve are contagious. She studies diligently and is even excited to take tests because she likes seeing her results and knowing how she’s improved,” said a Project Read report released Friday. READ MORE ➤➤
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Baltimore Sun: 11.09.2020 by Rebecca Arenson-Rachlinski
Since 1979, the Literacy
Council of Carroll County has helped adult learners reach their
personal educational, career, and life goals. Personalized programs and
tutoring are tailored to the needs of each learner, with topics ranging from
English, math, citizenship, writing a resume, and financial literacy, to
preparation for licensing exams (such as the written portion of the Commercial
Drivers License).
All materials and
tutoring are free. Our clients are referred to us by our community partners and
also self-refer, and have a wide range of education and skill levels. Some
students are working on boosting their academic skills in math and reading.
Some English language learners are starting with basic spoken English, while
others have more advanced skills.
The hallmark of our program is the confidential, in-person, one-on-one tutoring provided by our volunteer tutors. As with other education programs, the pandemic threw a wrench into our learning model. The health concerns and restrictions meant that our tutor-learner teams could not meet in person. Clearly it was time to implement a virtual learning model. Our challenges included: 1. A focus on printed/paper based academic materials, 2. The tutors' and learners' technological skills and comfort levels, 3. Learners and tutors without internet and/or computer access, and 4. A lack of resources to purchase the needed equipment. READ MORE ➤➤
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