ELTOC volunteer tutors come from all social, professional, and academic backgrounds. Many tutors were newcomers to Canada themselves. They all share a passion for helping others and assisting newcomers in becoming fully integrated into Canadian society.
No. Many of our tutors have no prior teaching experience. Ongoing support and access to teaching materials are available through our staff.
No. Good language skills are important, but for the most part our learners need help with understanding and using basic, everyday English.
Our learners are adult newcomers to Canada. They come from all over the world. Tutors are matched up with learners according to tutoring preferences (online/in-person) and availability.
– Small group (4-6 learners) tutoring sessions are held online or in-person in public spaces (i.e. community centre or a settlement partner agency).
– Online lessons use a variety of platforms.