Understanding reasons why the learner is having trouble learning to read. Be well prepared for each lesson and give the learner lessons designed for him or her as an individual. Keep records of learner's progress and report regularly on learner progress and any change of information. Report to the Midland Need to Read office at the end of each month hours spent with each learner. Dependable and prompt, interested in others and able to relate to them, compatible to learners' needs, respectful of confidentiality, literate, flexible, friendly, patient and optimistic.
Sense of humor is helpful.
Five hours of tutor training and training packet. Additional literacy resources provided by Midland Need to Read. Advisory support provided by the Midland Need to Read staff. A true feeling of making a difference in someone's life.