Tutoring is a rewarding experience that enriches the lives of both students and tutors. Vita Education Services has a long history of delivering free instruction to adults through well-trained tutors. Tutors can choose to work in the community or at the Bucks County Correctional Facility.
Literacy and English as a Second Language Tutoring
Vita asks that our tutors commit to a minimum of two hours of tutoring per week in an individual or small group setting for an eight to ten week period of time. Individual tutoring supports native speakers who are assessed at Beginning Literacy levels. Small group tutoring supports native speakers at Beginning ABE and Low Intermediate ABE. Small group instruction is provided in reading and writing or math.
Curriculum materials are provided that focuses on the accomplishment of a specific skill such as reading, writing, math, or language improvement.
Tutor trainings in both basic literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) are offered at different times of the year. Basic Literacy tutors work with adults who want to improve basic reading, writing and math skills. English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors work with adults for whom English is not a first language and who wish to improve conversational and written English. It is not necessary to speak another language.
A twelve hour training in either literacy or ESL provides tutors with an understanding of the adult learner, the techniques that will help you become an effective tutor, and the responsibilities you have as a Vita tutor. After training tutors are individually interviewed and given a choice of tutoring opportunities. Availability, location in the community and the tutor’s personal interests are used to determine placement. Our professional staff provides ongoing support as you work with your students.
Personal Decision Making Tutoring
Personal Decision Making (PDM) tutors work with clients in the Bucks County Correctional Facilities, teaching a process that emphasizes self-awareness, personal responsibility, critical thinking, and goal setting. PDM provides clients with tools to help them reintegrate more effectively into the community upon release. This interactive course can also help you to improve your own decision making skills. All tutor-student matches are supervised and supported by the PDM Volunteer Coordinator.
