Written by Catherine Coundjeris, Book Club Facilitator and Writing Classes Instructor The Literacy Council’s bi-annual Book Club met in December for a discussion of The Kite Fighters by Linda Sue Park. The book was suggested by student Y R. and led to a wonderful excursion through ancient times in Korea, the frolicking experience and inspirational...
“As teachers you have those moments when you can see them growing and grasping things and understanding it. It is so rewarding.” John Bruton joined the Literacy Council in 2019 as a volunteer tutor for the organization’s Basic Literacy Program. This program supports native English speaking adults who may have slipped between the cracks while in school and...
Welcome to our new monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Jinjin, one of our students who will be featured each month in our new “Learner Spotlight”. Adult learners will represent all of the Literacy Council’s programs, including authors from Reflections: Voices of English Learners, the Literacy Council’s literary magazine featuring student writing, as...
The Literacy Council is seeking experienced ESL instructors to conduct Workplace Literacy classes. You will join a collaborative team who display a high degree of professionalism, intercultural sensitivity, a belief in lifelong learning, and a strong commitment to adult learners. We are seeking applicants for part-time Workplace Literacy Program Instructors. Please click on the...
