Become a Tutor
If you can read and want to help others to learn, you can be a tutor!
The Literacy Council of Washington County is always looking for new tutors to match with students in need of reading or English language instruction. Our tutors are not required to be teachers, have a college degree or speak a foreign language—all they need is the desire to help someone else.
To apply to be a Tutor fill out the form below, call 301-739-4208 or email us at office@literacyofwcmd.org.
Tutor Requirements - Click to View
- be at least 18 years old
- be fluent in English
- possess enthusiasm, dedication, flexibility, cultural sensitivity and patience (adults learn more slowly than children)
- be reliable and punctual
- make a one-year commitment if possible
- be able to meet with your student for 1-2 hours at least once a week or on a regular basis
- prepare a lesson plan for each tutoring session (we have assistance for this)
- hold sessions in a mutually-convenient safe location
- provide monthly progress reports and tutoring hours to our Office Administrator
- address concerns to the Office Administrator or Tutor/Student Coordinator
- keep all student information confidential