Adult Tutoring
Adult immigrants in our ESL classes want to learn English for their jobs and daily life, but many don’t have the confidence or opportunity to communicate with English speakers. Our adult tutoring program recruits and trains volunteers to become English tutors. Our students have a chance to practice their English and develop cross-cultural friendships.
Our volunteer tutors come from all walks of life, from college students to retirees. One thing they have in common is a desire to impact another person’s life and to demonstrate the love of Christ through helping our students learn English.
After tutors are trained, they are matched with adult English learners. Tutoring is held at Pui Tak Center on weekdays or Saturday mornings or remote. In addition to tutoring, the program offers Conversation, Phonics, and Work-related classes on Saturdays taught by volunteers who have teaching experience or are getting ESL training.
Student Eligibility and Enrollment
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Students who are in a Pui Tak Center ESL class are eligible. Your teacher will provide information about enrolling in tutoring or volunteer-led classes
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Students need to be available for weekly tutoring session for a minimum of 4 months
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The tutors will help students with whatever they want to improve conversation, grammar, naturalization preparation or job search
Become a Volunteer Tutor
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Fill out our volunteer form
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Complete an online background check
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After applicant is approved, staff will provide orientation and training
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Volunteer will be matched with a student at a mutually convenient time
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Tutoring sessions can be either remote or in-person at Pui Tak Center
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Volunteers make a weekly commitment of 1-2 hours for at least 4 months
Contact: Lin Zhu, ESL Tutoring Coordinator | linzhu@puitak.org | 872-260-3345
