Welcome to the hub for the wonderful Adult Literacy Program tutors at the San Benito County Free Library. On this page you will find links for resources, videos and other tools to make help your volunteering easier.
Call for Literacy Tutors!
The San Benito County Free Library’s Adult Literacy Program is searching for tutors to support, empower and encourage adult learners to improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills. No prior experience is required other than a desire to help others.
Volunteers should have knowledge of basic English spelling and grammar, must be 18 years of age, and willing to commit at least one-and-a-half hours per week for six months. We will provide training, materials and professional support staff for you and your learner.
Not already a tutor? Fill out the below form or contact our library by phone 831-636-4107.
According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy completed in 2003, 14 percent of adult Americans demonstrated a below basic literacy level in 2003. California has approximately 3.4 million adults with below basic literacy skills. In San Benito County 19 percent of adults have below basic literacy levels. The effect on our communities is profound.
Public libraries are committed to literacy and have stepped into bridge the educational gap. For more than 30 years, the San Benito County Free Library’s Adult Literacy Program has been helping community members achieve their literacy goals since 2007.
Literacy Library Resources
We have a selection of resources available at the library to assist you in your tutoring. Our Literacy Lab is equipped with computers and specialized software programs to use with your student or for your student to use in self-paced study.
For a full list of what is available please see our Literacy resources page.
Find out what’s happening in local literacy organizations, keep up with events and find support at the North Central Coast Library Literacy Network (NCCLLN) Facebook group.
Tutoring Videos
Tutor Ready Reading Videos
- Chapter 1: First Meeting
- Chapter 2: Alphabetics: Decoding/Phonics
- Chapter 3: Alphabetics: Phonemic Awareness
- Chapter 4: Fluency
- Chapter 5: Vocabulary
- Chapter 6: Comprehension
Tutor Ready Writing Videos
- Chapter 1: Overview and Pre-writing
- Chapter 2: Responding and Revising
- Chapter 3: Editing
- Chapter 4: Assessing Writing
- Chapter 5: Getting Ideas on the Page
- Chapter 6: Writing for Everyday Purposes
- Chapter 7: Divide and Conquer
- Chapter 8: Working on Mechanics
- Chapter 9: Tutoring Learners Without Literacy in Any Language
Helpful LinksUSALearnsDesigned to help adults learn English and improve basic reading, writing, speaking and life skills, USALearns enables tutors to set up online classrooms and work through lessons with their learners. |
Mango Language ServicesAn on-line learning system teaching everyday English phrases and vocabulary. You can also use Mango for a variety of other languages. In order to access Mango from home you will need your library card handy. |
Proliteracy Education NetworkProliteracy Education Network delivers free, top-quality online educational resources for literacy instruction and lifelong learning for adults and family literacy programs. |
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The Science of LearningStudent ToolboxJohn Dunloskey: |
Learn and ForgetBjork, UCLA Bjork: |
