Online Adult ESL Literacy Tutor

Support refugees and immigrants as an online ESL literacy tutor with ACC-VA, the African Community Center of Virginia! ACC-VA helps newcomers rebuild their lives in Northern Virginia as a local branch of the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC), a national refugee resettlement agency.

We are looking for volunteers that are excited to help students start from the VERY beginning and master the essential building blocks of the English language, empowering them to continue learning and eventually become proficient. Our clients rely on our free English classes to start new lives and gain confidence in the US; volunteers like you play a crucial role in helping us provide this support!

No experience? No problem- all volunteers receive training & teaching resources.

Who are we looking for?

• Fluent in English, excellent speaking and writing skills
• Available to tutor 1 hour a week
• Have computer with internet connectivity & webcam to teach on Zoom, Google Meet etc.
• Eager to support students from diverse cultural, religious, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, patience & adaptability
• Tutoring and/or teaching experience, ESL experience/TESOL certification a plus!
• Knowledge of Dari, Pashto & Spanish a plus!

What will tutors do?

• Tutor 1 hour a week, 1 day a week 
• Prepare for the meeting, complete tutoring log notes after class (10-15 minutes)
• Coordinate and communicate with tutee about class  as needed (interpretation support provided)
• Attending pre-semester and mid-semester training sessions with ESL Coordinator