Adult Basic Education Instructor Needed

Alameda County Library

Write to Read Adult Literacy Program

Job Description – Adult Basic Education Instructor 

Goal: teach basic adult education course (Spelling and Writing class) in Fremont at the Alameda County Library’s community literacy program.

Class instruction: 2 hours of class time per week.

Duties:

1. Instruct a small group of learners (8-15) on basic pre-writing, writing, spelling, vocabulary building while encouraging and motivating their ability to improve their skills and help each other as learning peers.
2. Organize basic adult education lesson plans for a 12-15 week course.
3. Compile best student’s writing for inclusion in a program anthology (April).
4. Maintain accurate records of participant’s attendance and progress.
5. Provide teacher’s feedback for student’s future educational needs.
6. Extensive instructional materials are available.

 

Join one of the best and growing literacy programs in the Bay Area that focuses on group learning and peer education. Class sessions are from September to December, and January to May. Candidate must provide a resume and have at least two years experience instructing an adult education class, have computer skills and a track record of working with underserved, culturally diverse adult populations using multiple modes of learning. Candidate must be fluent in English, and be a good listener, patient, organized and be able to motivate adult learners to move beyond their learning challenges.  Agreement as an independent instructor is renewed on a bi-annual basis. An adult education credential is preferred, but not required. Additional classes may be assigned depending on need. The compensation is $50 per instructional hour. This is not an ESL class.

Candidate must complete a Library Service Agreement with the Alameda County Library and provide proof of general liability insurance (homeowners or business). The Library’s financial unit will assist with all the paperwork.

This position is open immediately.  Start date can be as soon as February 9^th.

Contact Dr. Luis Kong, Write to Read Program Manager, for more information. (510) 745-1484 lkong@aclibrary.org .

Window to the World Reading Clubs 2010

Winter 2010 session

The popular reading groups are lead by experienced tutors at Alameda County Library branches and community locations. They are a great place for English speaking second language learners to practice conversation, reading, vocabulary, writing, and to meet new friends from around the world.

Click here for a schedule and location of reading groups

Join a Window to the World reading club, Call first to register.

(510) 745-1480

Every Woman Counts

The Alameda County Library’s

Write to Read Program presents:

Every Woman Counts:

Breast and Cervical Health Promotion

 

 

 

 

 

Learn how to 

• Reduce risk for breast and cervical cancer
• Benefit from early detection
• Access FREE screenings!

 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

Library branch presentations:

Union City Library            Saturday,  October 17             1-2:30 PM

Fremont Library                Monday, October 26               6:30-8 PM

Dublin Library                   Tuesday, October 27              6:30-8 PM

Newark Library                 Tuesday, Nov. 3                      6:30-8 PM

San Lorenzo                       Wednesday, Nov. 11               1:30-3 PM

 

Write to Read learners:  Alameda County Library Administration Blg.

Thursday, October 29     6:30-8PM  Conference Room 3

Thursday, Nov. 5              10:30-12  Conference Room 3

       

Presenter: Paulina Flint de Castro

Health Educator, Every Woman Counts Program

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (510) 745-1480

 

 This program is made possible by Write to Read’s Health Literacy programs, the Alameda County Library and Every Woman Counts – California Department of Public Health Cancer Detection Section.

ADULT BASIC CLASSES – FALL 2009

JOIN A SMALL GROUP FOR BASIC STUDENTS

Fall Session–2009

September 14 – December 10

 

Refresh your skills in a comfortable and safe environment with enthusiastic  and experienced teachers. Free.

 

Please Call 510-745-1480 to Sign Up.

You must be registered to attend.

 

Centro de Servicios

 525 H Street, Union City, CA

 

Peer Study Group

6 PM – 8 PM

Sept 21  – Dec 7

Bruce Larson

 

Union City Library

 34007 Alvarado Niles

Union City, CA

 

Basic Reading & Writing Skills

 6 PM – 8 PM

Community Room

(No class Nov 25)

Sept 16 to Dec 9

Amy Prevedel, Teacher

 

Fremont Library

2450 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA

 

Writing and Spelling Practice

6 PM – 8 PM

Conf. Room 3

Sept 15 to Dec 8

Tierrah McNair, Teacher

 

New Student Group

 6 PM – 8 PM

Conf. Room 1

(No class Nov 26)

Sept 17 to Dec 10

Amy Prevedel, Teacher

 

 

Eden House Apartments

1601-165th Ave.

San Leandro, CA

 

Basic Computer Skills

10:30 AM –12:30

Community Room

(No class Nov 25)

Sept 16 to Dec 9

John Miller, Teacher

 

Reading, Writing & Spelling

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Community Room

(No class Nov 26)

Sept 17 to Dec 10

John Miller, Teacher

JOIN A READING CLUB – FALL 2009

JOIN A STUDENT READING CLUB

Fall Session–2009

September 14 – December 10

Register now for a popular reading group designed for second language learners.

Experienced volunteer tutors facilitate reading and discussion of high interest books where you practice conversation, reading, vocabulary building, writing, and meet very interesting people. Free.

Please Call 510-745-1480 to sign up.

You must be registered to attend.

 

Fremont  Library

2450 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont

 

Monday

Marianne’s Reading Club

9 AM – 11 AM

Sept 14 – Dec 7

 

Tuesday

Marisa’s Reading  Club

10 AM – 12 PM

Sept 15 – Dec 8

 

Amy’s Reading Club

7:30 PM – 9 PM

Sept 15 – Dec 8

 

Wednesday

Susan’s Reading Club

10 AM – 12 PM

Borders Book Store

(No class Nov 25)

Sept 16 – Dec 9

 

Pat’s Reading Club

6:15 PM – 8 PM

 (No class Nov 25)

 

Thursday

Vrushali’s Reading Club

10 AM – 12 PM

 (No class Nov 26)

Sept 17 – Dec 10

 

Newark Library

6300 Civic Terrace Ave. Newark, CA

 

Thursday

Claudia’s Reading Club

6 PM – 8 PM

 (No class Nov 26)

 Sept 17 – Dec 10

 

 

Dublin Library

200 Civic Plaza, Dublin

 

Wednesday

Mazie’s Reading  Club

6 PM – 7:45 PM

 (No class Nov 25)

Sept 16 – Dec 8

 

 

Albany Library

1247 Marin Ave.

 

Thursday

Mary’s Reading Club

10 AM – 12 AM

 (No class Nov 26)

Oct 15 – Dec 10

 

 

Union City Starbucks

Saturday

Pam’s Reading  Club

11 AM – 1 PM

Starbucks 

1752 Decoto Rd.

Union City, CA

Sept 19 – Dec 5

 

 

Century Village apartments

Wednesday

Claudia’s Reading Club

6:00 PM – 8 PM

Century Village

41299 Paseo Padre Fremont, CA

(No class Nov 25)

Sept 16 – Dec 9

 

 

 

 

 

International Literacy Day Celebration

You are cordially invited to join us to celebrate the joy of reading out-loud at Write to Read’s

 

 3^rd Annual International Literacy Day Celebration

Wednesday, September 9 from 6:30 – 8 PM

Fukaya Room A, Fremont Main Library

 2500 stevenson Blvd. Fremont, CA

 

Come Share an Inspiring Passage from a Book You Love

Fiction, poetry, children’s story, inspirational writing, or your own work.

 

Event is open to the public

 

UNESCO established Sept. 8 as International Literacy Day to promote literacy worldwide.

We are celebrating the event on Wed. Sept. 9

 

Please call us for more information 510-745-1480

Write to Read Adult Literacy Program

 

Let us know you are coming to share a favorite paragraph or poem.

 

Thank you!

 

 

Our adult literacy fall session starts on September 14^th. Classes, reading groups and tutoring will be available to all adult learners at branches and at community sites. Watch for the development of our Ashland Literacy Project at Mercy Housing: Ashland READS. See our enclosed Sept. – Oct. 2009 newsletter.

Are you ready to practice your conversation skill this summer?

Sign up for a Reading Club. There are several groups starting this month at the Alameda County libraries in  Fremont, Newark, Union City, Dublin and at community locations. All groups are led by experienced volunteer tutors. Don’t miss a good book this summer, a chance to practice your conversation skills and meet new friends.

Call Rachel to register for a Reading Club, (510) 745-1480

1:1 Tutor Training at the Dublin and Fremont Libraries

Write to Read is offering two tutor training opportunities this summer for prospective tutors in July and August. Volunteer tutors are needed to assist learners at all Alameda County library branches and community sites.

Prospective tutors complete an application form, attend a tutor orientation, participate in a series of trainings starting with 6 hours of basic literacy instruction, roundtable discussions, special workshops in reading (see Kathy St. John’s workshop on Reading Fluency on June 30), writing, spelling and learning disabilities over the course of several months. This incremental learning provides tutors with an abundance of resources, an opportunity to learn the ropes as a learning community and engage in a process that allows for learning, practice and reflection.

Our first summer tutor training will be offered at the Dublin library branch on Monday, July 13th and Wednesday, 15th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Prospective tutors must have an application completed to attend. 

The following tutor training opportunity will be offered at the Fremont Library on Monday, August 3rd and Wednesday, August 5th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.

Make a Difference. Coach someone to succeed in their learning.

Call Rachel Parra for a tutor application. (510) 745-1480.

Strategies to Build Adult Students’ Reading Fluency

Write to Read Adult Literacy

In collaboration with

The National Institute for Literacy

presents

Strategies to Build Adult Students’ Reading Fluency

 

A workshop for adult literacy tutors and practitioners in the San Francisco Bay Area

Thursday, July 30, 2009
6:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Fremont Library, The Fukaya Room

2450 Stevenson Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94538

 

Join NIFL Facilitator Kathy St. John to examine a key component of reading that is often overlooked—reading with fluency. 

Fluency is more than a matter of reading well aloud; fluency affects comprehension. Readers who struggle with fluency read in a halting manner and may forget what they read before they reach the end of a phrase. Come and learn strategies that help students read accurately, more quickly, and with meaning.

 

This workshop is free to tutors, teachers, and literacy practitioners. Call now to reserve your space.

Phone (510) 745-1480

www.write2read.wordpress.com

www.aclibrary.org

Summertime Reading Clubs

Summer 2009 Reading Clubs

July – August

Practice your English conversation, reading and writing skills, public speaking and learn about American culture and experience in an informal small group setting. Small groups meet once per week for 2 hours. These popular groups are great for learners who want to improve their conversational English and enjoy reading and discussing an interesting book. Vocabulary, American idioms, pronuntiation, fluency and friendship are a few of the benefits of joining a Write to Read Reading Club. Some Reading Clubs also practice writing. These groups are facilitated by volunteer tutors. They are free of charge.

 

Reading Club participants must register before attending any groups at the branch libraries and community locations. Call Rachel to sign-up at (510) 745-1480.

 

Dublin Library

200 Civic Plaza

 

Patrice’s Reading Club

Thurs. 6-7:45 PM

June 25 – August 6

 

LiBi’s Reading Club

Wednesdays, 10AM – 12 PM.

July 1 – August 19

 

Fremont Main Library & Administration Blg.

2400/2450 Stevenson Blvd 

 

Mariannes’ Reading Club

Mondays, 9 -11 AM

July 27 – August 31

 

Vrushali’s Writing Club

Tuesdays, 10 AM – 12 PM

July 7 – August 19

 

Susan’s Reading Club (Idioms)

Wed. 10 AM – 12 PM

Border’s Books

July 1 – August 19

 

Kathleen’s Reading Club

Thurs. 10 – 12 PM

July 16 – August 27

 

Claudia’s Reading Group (Basic)

Wednesday, 6 – 8 PM

Cantury Village Apts.

June 24 – July 19

 

Newark Library

6300 Civic Terrace Ave.

 

Linda’s Reading  & Writing Club

Saturdays, 10 AM - 12 PM

June 20 – August 8

 

Union City Library

34007 Alvarado Niles

 

Pam’s Reading Club

Sat. 11 AM – 1 PM

Starbucks

June 20 – August 1

 

Call Today to sign-up for a Reading Club or for more information:  (510) 745-1480.

All Reading Clubs are free of charge.