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READ TO LEARN Improving Lives Through Literacy
IN THIS ISSUE
TUTOR SPOTLIGHT: MARLENE GREENBERG
From My Desk to Yours As we approach the end of another semester, I hope you will take some time to look back and see the impact you have had on your adult learner. Yes, we will be post-testing learners over the next few weeks, but that should not be the sole measure of their
SUMMER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
progress or your success as a tutor. How has your learner’s writing improved? Has he/she learned those pesky irregular verbs? Is your learner more confident speaking with others? These are also measures of progress that don’t show up on a test score. Focus on
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the big picture and on your learner as an individual. How does
TRAINING
he/she feel about their progress this semester? That’s much more
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU are what makes Read to Learn successful. We couldn’t do
important. Every step forward is progress, no matter how small.
what we do without you! Thank you for all your time, hard work,
MOTIVATIONAL STYLES OF VOLUNTEERS FALL 2018 SCHEDULE
and dedication to the adult learners who come to us for help! Have a great summer!
Jo Ann Fletcher Program Coordinator
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"I thought of my grandparents and felt the best contribution I could make in this world was to be a Volunteer Literacy Tutor." plans with authentic materials such PHOTO BY MARTIN R. SMITH
as menus from restaurants and medical forms, and she role plays with her student. Her current student stated that she was intimidated to speak in public due to her heavy accent. Since working with Marlene,
Tutor Spotlight: Marlene Greenberg by Laurie Hoffman
she now has the confidence to ask questions when she is out, and she even participates in "small talk" with her neighbors - a milestone accomplishment that some people take for granted.
Marlene Greenberg began tutoring for the District 214 Community Education Read to Learn Adult Literacy/Volunteer program in September 1998. Volunteering as a literacy tutor and devoting 20 years to a cause she is passionate about speaks volumes about the extraordinary dedication in Marlene. As her 85th birthday approaches, she reflects on the evolution of our program and how she innocently walked into the Palatine Library to "help" one day. From that moment on, Read to Learn has become an integral part of her life. Marlene stated that she feels this program is more than teaching someone how to read, it is teaching them about the American way of life. As a literacy tutor you are an ambassador for our country. Marlene takes tutoring way beyond the classroom. She takes it upon herself to contact a landlord when her student is in need of assistance. She supplements her lesson
Israeli army volunteer
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is a trained CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) volunteer and continues to provide assistance to that organization. Marlene is an exemplary volunteer. Her compassion, kindness, willingness to go the extra mile to help her adult learner, and her genuine concern for others are what make her outstanding. As of Marlene with her adult learner, Larisa
December 2017, She has tutored almost 800 hours for the Read to Learn program!
Tutor Spotlight (continued)
Marlene has certainly made a difference in the lives of many, and I can't think of
Marlene lives a life of volunteer work. In 1999
anyone more deserving of this
she volunteered for the Israeli Army. She also Â
recognition.
Summer Tutor Training Opportunities Would you like to keep your tutoring skills in top-notch shape over summer break? Consider online training! You can review the best ways to work with an adult learner and the fastest ways to help them make progress. Learn more about topics discussed in tutor training, like decoding words and improving fluency. A collection of free videos called Best Practices for Tutoring Adults in Reading includes tutor/learner pairs demonstrating evidence-based reading strategies. They are easy to follow and you will  relate to them readily, whether you have been tutoring for one semester or for many years. This and many more ideas for working with your adult learner can be found at www.rtl4you.weebly.com. Just click on the blue button that says ProLiteracy Online Classes; then choose Browse Resources. You will find a wealth of classes, videos, and ideas to make your tutoring sessions both fun and productive.
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Save the Date for
Returning Tutor Training August 24 and 25, 2018 (Choose one day to attend) Registration 9:45 a.m. Workshop 10:15 a.m. - noon Training location: Forest View Educational Center 2121 S. Goebbert Road Arlington Heights  60005
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Salute to Laurie Hoffman Read to Learn's Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Laurie Hoffman, has been chosen as a Salute to Staff Honoree by District 214. Selected for her Outstanding Contributions to Community Education, Laurie and other honorees will be formally recognized at the annual Salute to Staff event on April 25, 2018, at the Forest View Education Center. Congratulations, Laurie!
Adult Learner Success
Ramani Vishwanath Receives Distinguished Service Award Ramani Vishwanath was recently selected to
Site Supervisor Debbie Fandrei has
receive the District 214 Distinguished
announced that Lori, an adult learner at
Service Award. She has provided outstanding
our Arlington Heights Memorial Library
volunteer service for the Read to Learn
(evening) site,
program at four sites: the Elk Grove Village
recently completed
site, the Prince of Peace site, the
her very first book!
Schaumburg Library site, and the Women's
She had started
and Children's Center. Her site supervisor at
books in the past,
Schaumburg Library, Linda Roth, said,
but never finished
"Ramani Vishwanath is a devoted tutor who
one until this
works diligently with her students. She is
semester. Lori was
very good at adapting her tutoring style to
very happy, and
the needs of each student. Ramani's warm
even called her
personality and quiet manner are extremely
daughter to tell her
effective in making the students feel
about it. Her goal
comfortable, which allows the students to
is to eventually open a homeless shelter.
learn more." Ramani and other recipients of
Congratulations to Lori and her tutor, Joan
the Distinguished Service Award were
Swain! The Read to Learn staff is proud of
recognized at a reception and a meeting of
both of you!
the District 214 Board of Education.
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Motivational Styles of Volunteers Are you an Achiever, an Affiliator, or a Power Person? Take this quiz and find out. 1.
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_____a. When doing a job, I seek
_____a. I am very concerned about my
feedback.
reputation or position.
_____b. I prefer to work alone and am
_____b. I have a desire to out-perform
eager to be my own boss.
others.
_____c. I seem to be uncomfortable
_____c. I am concerned with being liked
when forced to work alone.
and accepted.
2.
7.
_____ a. I go out of my way to make
_____a. I enjoy and seek warm, friendly
friends with new people.
relationships.
_____ b. I enjoy a good argument.
_____b. I attempt complete involvement
_____ c. After starting a task, I am not
in a project.
comfortable until it is completed.
_____c. I want my ideas to predominate.
3.
8.
_____a. Status symbols are important to
_____a. I desire unique
me.
accomplishments.
_____b. I am always getting involved in
_____b. It concerns me when I am being
group projects.
separated from others.
_____c. I work better when there is a
_____c. I have a need and desire to
deadline.
influence others.
4.
9.
_____a. I work best when there is some
_____a. I think about consoling and
challenge involved.
helping others.
_____b. I would rather give orders than
_____b. I am verbally fluent.
take them.
_____c. I am restless and innovative.
_____c. I am sensitive to others –
10.
especially when they are mad.
_____a. I set goals and think about how
5.
to attain them.
_____a. I am uncomfortable when forced
_____b. I think about ways to change
to work alone.
people.
_____b. I prefer to be my own boss, even
_____c. I think a lot about my feelings
when others feel a joint effort is
and the feelings of others.
required. _____c. When given responsibility, I set measurable standards of high performance.
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1.
Researchers David McClelland and John Atkinson suggest that there are three
a. Achievement
different forces that act as motivators to human behavior. Although they
b. Power
acknowledged that most individuals have a mix of all three types, one tends to
c. Affiliation
dominate. The three types identified are:
2. a. Affiliation
The Achiever: This person is committed to accomplishing goals, welcomes a
b. Power
challenge, and looks for opportunities to test out new skills and improve
c. Achievement
performance.
3.
The Affiliator: This person values relationships,enjoys working with others, and
a. Power
seeks out opportunities to be helpful and supportive.
b. Affiliation
The Power Person: This person seeks to influence people and events so that
c. Achievement
change is realized.
4. a. Achievement
No one style is better than any other. In fact, most successful projects require a
b. Power
mix of styles to blend the work of a group. Teams made up of a variety of styles
c. Affiliation
benefit from the different perspectives people bring to the task.
5. a. Affiliation
In attempting to explain the differences among the three styles, you might think
b. Power
of the example of the person who joins a Toastmasters Club.
c. Achievement
The Affiliator would suggest that she joined because she enjoyed the people in
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the group and looks forward to the luncheon meetings. She might volunteer to
a. Power
be on the social committee.
b. Achievement
The Achiever joined so she will be more confident in her various leadership
c. Affiliation
roles and would like to win the award for the best new member performance.
7.
The Power Person plans to run for political office and would like to persuade
a. Affiliation
the Toastmasters Club members to support her campaign.
b. Achievement c. Power
Remember that people are rarely one type to the exclusion of all other
8.
characteristics. People are much more complex than this guide would suggest.
a. Achievement b. Affiliation c. Power 9. a. Affiliation b. Power c. Achievement 10. a. Achievement b. Power c. Affiliation
Source: The Volunteer Development Toolbox by Marilyn MacKenzie & Gail Moore
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FREE ADULT READING CLASSES Township High School District 214, Community Education READ TO LEARN Adult Literacy/Volunteer Program Fall 2018 Schedule Monday Sept 17 - Nov 19 Schaumburg Township District Library 9:30 am - 12:00 noon (Registration for All Students: August 27) Monday Sept 17 - Nov 19 Our Saviour's Lutheran Church 9:30 am - 12:00 noon (Registration for All Students: August 27) Tuesday Sept 25 - Nov 27 Arlington Heights Memorial Library 9:30 am - 12:00 noon (Registration for All Students: August 28) Tuesday Sept 11 - Nov 13 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church-Schaumburg 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm (Registration for All Students: August 28) Wednesday Sept 12 - Nov 28 Indian Trails Public Library 9:30 am - 12:00 noon (Registration for All Students: August 29) Wednesday Sept 12 - Nov 28 Schaumburg Township District Library 9:30 am - 12:00 noon (Registration for All Students: August 29) Wednesday Sept 12 - Dec 5 Elk Grove Village Public Library 9:30 am - 12:00 noon (Registration for All Students: August 29) Wednesday Sept 12 - Dec 5 Arlington Heights Memorial Library 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Registration for All Students: August 29) Wednesday Sept 12 - Nov 28 Wheeling High School Library 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Registration for All Students: August 29) Thursday Sept 13 - Nov 15 Forest View Educational Center 9:30 am - 12:00 noon (Registration for All Students: August 30) Thursday Sept 13 - Nov 15 Rolling Meadows High School Library 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Registration for All Students: August 30) Friday Sept 7 - Nov 9 Mount Prospect Public Library 9:30 am - 12:00 noon (Registration for All Students: August 31)
How to Register:
Go to class on REGISTRATION DATE. Register for only ONE class.
Registration takes the full 2 1/2 hours. BE ON TIME! This project was made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using state funds designated for literacy. Approximately 31% of the cost of this program is covered by federal funds in the amount of $46,885.00