ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada

One-on-one Tutoring in ESL, GED, Computer Literacy, and Citizenship Study = AT NO COST

We exist in 5 counties of Northern Nevada: Carson, Washoe, Douglas, Lyon and Churchill

Newsletter

Volume 11, Issue 9 November-December 2016

We have Free U.S. Citizenship Study classes in Carson City, Douglas

and Washoe Counties. Students also receive help with applications

if necessary. The fee to become a citizen is $680. 00. Obviously,

many of these people do not have the full fee even though working

2-3 jobs. We have 51 students ready to take the citizenship exam

but do not have savings for the full fee. If there is a community

foundation member or individuals who would consider providing

some financial assistance to these students, in the form of a grant

or a loan, please contact Florence Phillips 775-888-2021.

STATISTICAL UPDATE

Adults Waiting for a tutor:

Carson. ………………. 438 Douglas…..………….. 28 Lyon ……...………….. 134 Churchill …..…....... 35 Washoe ………........ 401

Total Students Waiting in all Counties: ……………... 1036

U.S. Citizens……………...221

HELP OUR FUTURE POPULATION

Community volunteerism and engagement are important components to a healthy and resilient community. According to the

report Volunteering and Civic Life in America, Nevada ranks 49th out of 50 states in terms of our volunteerism and engagement

rates .“Do you find yourself in this data?” “Do you feel this is reflective of your community?” “Does this surprise you?”

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The ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada currently has 89 tutors who are 55-88 years of age. They tutor 205 stu-dents in all levels of ESL, Workplace Communication, GED preparation, Practice English Conversation, Computer Literacy and U.S. Citizenship Study. A few Testimonials: From Tutors: “I now have a purpose….” “Since retirement, my volunteerism keeps me young and vibrant…”; “I love helping a single mother with ESL so she helps her child with school homework”; “My experience with this pro-gram has been a remarkable journey. I see the eyes of my students with a feeling of gratitude and pride as they progress”; “The opportunity to teach ESL is the gift that keeps on giving! I am forever grateful”; “I’ve learned so much from the people I am help-ing”; “While my student is handicapped physically and visually, he is making good progress. I know he is happy to have the chance to read with a tutor each time I come. He expresses his appreciation at every session“; “I'm thankful to be a part of an organization that is making a difference in so many lives, bringing the joy of accomplishment to many who would not otherwise experience it”; “My student who understood a little English when she started is now shopping alone at Walmart and Marshalls. She also orders for herself at restaurants.” A few Testimonials From students: “My tutor played a huge role in helping me pass the GED and helped me to be able to score in the top 10% of Nevada. I am very thankful for the help I got from the ESL In-Home Program.” “I now feel comfortable when I speak with a person and I understand more.” “My life has changed tremendously now that I can speak, read, write.” “I NOW UNDERSTAND THE CLERKS IN English-speaking stores and they understand me!!” “I can now read stories in English to my school children”. “I was able to help a friend so she could understand her bosses requests.” “I can now read my children’s teach-er’s letters that she brings home.” “Attending the GED class helped me find a job”. “I as an advanced student can now give back to the program by helping another beginner.”

Volunteering improves quality of life

According to a report in the October issue of AARP Magazine, only 28 percent of people who donated their time at a school, hospital, or other nonprofit organization or participated in a club or social group in the past 12 months reported they were lonely. This compares with 41 percent loneliness for those

who do not volunteer or belong to a social group. Volunteering and working with others for a common cause deepens relationships and increases a sense of belonging and satisfaction with life and self.

(Source: A.V.I.D. Newsletter)

5,052 5,906 5,917 6,115

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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

ESL In-Home ProgramVolunteer Hours by Year

6%

13%

80%

1%

ESL In-Home ProgramCurrent Volunteer Tutors by Age

Age 18-24

Age 25-54

Age 55-88

Age 89-95

TUTOR TIPS

Math Calculator Video (7 minutes) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pcxCEkwZ3Y

Very Good Practice Site http://www.aaamath.com/

Practice Test (Test Guide) http://www.test-guide.com/component/com_bfquiz_plus/Itemid,252/catid,158/view,pool/

Arithmetic & Pre-Algebra (Khan Academy) http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic

Algebra (Khan Academy) http://prepworks.org/2012/04/27/math-algebra-on-khan-academy/

Graphs, Statistics, & Probability (Khan Academy) http://prepworks.org/2012/04/27/graphs-probability-statitics/

Geometry (Khan Academy) http://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/

Math Practice (GED for Free) http://www.gedforfree.com/free-ged-course/ged-math.html

Math Practice (TV411) http://www.tv411.org/math

Math Practice (GCF Learnfree) http://www.gcflearnfree.org/math

Math Instruction(Math without borders) http://www.youtube.com/user/mathwithoutborders

http://www.teachertube.com

http://www.academicearth.org

http://www.ck12.org

Reading Practice Test (Test Guide) http://www.test-guide.com/component/com_bfquiz_plus/Itemid,253/catid,150/view,bfquizplus/

Practice (GED411) http://www.tv411.org/reading

Context Clues Lesson (GED411) http://www.tv411.org/reading/understanding-what-you-read/using-context-clues

Truth in Advertising Lesson (GED411) http://www.tv411.org/reading/understanding-what-you-read/using-context-clues

Summarizing Lesson (GED411) http://www.tv411.org/reading/understanding-what-you-read/summarizing

Strategies for Reading Lesson (GED411) http://www.tv411.org/reading/understanding-what-you-read/summarizing

Reading the Fine Print Lesson (GED411) http://www.tv411.org/reading/understanding-what-you-read/reading-fine-print

Reading Medicine Labels Lesson (GED411) http://www.tv411.org/reading/understanding-what-you-read/reading-medicine-labels

Charts & Graphs Lesson (GED411) http://www.tv411.org/reading/understanding-what-you-read/reading-charts-and-graphs

Parts of a Newspaper Lesson (GED411) http://www.tv411.org/reading/understanding-what-you-read/parts-newspaper

http://www.teachertube.com

http://www.academicearth.org

http://www.ck12.org

Writing Practice Test (Test Guide) http://www.test-guide.com/component/com_bfquiz_plus/Itemid,254/catid,149/view,bfquizplus/

Grammar Bytes http://www.chompchomp.com/menu.htm

Purdue Online Writing Center GED Study http://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/

Essay guide http://www.easybib.com/students/writing-guide

Science Practice Test (Test Guide) http://www.test-guide.com/component/com_bfquiz_plus/Itemid,254/catid,149/view,bfquizplus/

Practice (GED411) http://www.tv411.org/science

Science Crosswords (Jefferson Lab) http://education.jlab.org/sciencecrossword/index.html

Periodic Table of Elements http://www.periodicvieeos.com Social Studies Practice Test (Test Guide) http://www.test-guide.com/component/com_bfquiz_plus/Itemid,256/catid,152/view,bfquizplus/

Civics http://www.icivics.org/

Teaching with Documents (National Archives) http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/depression-wwii.html

General Sample Questions (Peterson’s) http://www.petersons.com/college-search/sample-ged-test-questions.aspx

Practice Test (4tests.com) http://www.4tests.com/exams/examdetail.asp?eid=38 Tips & Strategies (Peterson’s) http://www.petersons.com/college-search/ged-test-tips-strategies.aspx

Learning Styles http://www.howtolearn.com/learning-styles-quiz

Keyboarding Typeroids http://www.phoboslab.org/ztype/

Beginning mouse control http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/summer/games/game-ballistic-biscuit.html

Nimble Fingers http://www.nimblefingers.com/index_1.html

Tutor Information about the current GED Structure & Content (Peterson’s) http://www.petersons.com/college-search/ged-test-structure-content.aspx

ESL Online Crosswords http://iteslj.org/cw/

Teaching Tools Design your own online quiz www.quizlet.com

Portal to lots of educational tools www.edmodo.com

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From the Executive Director

“The road to daily happiness is not hard to find, it's what we do for others that brings us

peace of mind." - Unknown Source

Be a rainbow in someone’s life…..Maya Angelou

Experts say volunteering—and the connec-

tion to the world it inspires—leads to less

depression, fewer hospital stays, and more

preventive health care. It’s also good for

your heart and soul.

JOIN OUR PROGRAM: OUR INVESTMENT IS TO HELP ESL PARENTS LEARN

ENGLISH IN ORDER FOR THEM TO HELP THEIR ESL SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Florence G. Phillips

Mission Statement: ESL In-Home Program of

Northern Nevada provides free adult educa-

tional programs that empower people, espe-

cially those of low-to-moderate income, to

become more productive members of their

local communities by providing them with

the language and cultural skills necessary

for life in America .

If you would like to be taken off our mailing list please

email us at: eslinhomenv@aol.com We’re on the Web and on Facebook!

eslinhome.org

Invite your friends to become a volunteer tutor! Tell them why you enjoy the experience. Invite them to

learn more about our program at our website: www.eslinhome.org.

It is not necessary for tutors to know a foreign lan-guage nor have prior teaching experience. We train at no cost..….one hour at your day/time/location.

Tutoring one-on-one in English as a Second Language (ESL), GED Preparation, Work-

place Communication, Financial Literacy, Computer Literacy, and

U.S. Citizenship Study…….. AT NO COST!!!!

Our Mailing Address:

1894 E. William St. #4-125

Carson City, NV 89701

775-888-2021

All donations go to purchasing books to start new students. Please go to: www.gofundme.com/eslinhome Even one dollar helps. Or, if you have an AMAZON account and you are buying gifts for birthdays, holi-days, just because? Go to: www.smile.amazon.com and choose ESL In-Home Program as your charity.

ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada

In 5 Counties:

Carson, Washoe, Douglas, Lyon and Churchill

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