Meet the TLC Tutor Team! 
Our dedicated tutor team is here to help you every step of the way! Whether you need support setting goals, implementing strategies, or tracking student progress, we’re always available to answer questions and provide guidance.
Set Goals, Spark Growth
Goal setting helps students take ownership of their learning and stay motivated as they work toward progress. Each TLC student has specific literacy focus areas and works with their tutor to set meaningful goals connected to them.

All students in the program will: 
  • Receive 20+ hours of tutoring
  • Increase their independent reading level 
  • Make progress in two identified literacy focus areas, such as Oral Language, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Comprehension, or Vocabulary
  • ​Build positive academic habits and soft skills, including growth mindset, confidence, stamina, and persistence

👉 View the Tutor Goal-Setting Guide to learn how to start the conversation and support your student’s growth.
Literacy Focus Areas
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  • Oral Language - Speaking, listening, building meaning through language
  • Phonemic Awareness - Hearing and manipulating sounds in words
  • Phonics - Word patterns and visual word recognition
  • Fluency - Reading with accuracy, expression, and pacing
  • Comprehension - Making meaning from text
  • Vocabulary - Understanding and using new words, especially academic
📘 For more information and strategies to use during sessions, check out the Literacy Foundations Toolkit --->

Tutor Tips and Tricks for Success!

  • Build confidence through positive reinforcement and patience. 
  • Encourage independence in reading - allow them to struggle for a minute before jumping in to help/correct them. 
  • Talk about your own love of reading and writing. Students are using you as a role model!
  • Children thrive on routine. Try to establish a good one at the start of your relationship with your student!
  • Voice and choice: students work well if they have a choice on what they are doing. Create a facade of choice by asking your student which activity in the lesson plan they would like to do first!
  • Keep them interested by engaging your student with invigorating questions about themselves and the materials you are working on!
  • It’s okay to take breaks! We would much rather you take a 5 minute break then have the student lose interest in the activity.

Have a question? We're here to help!

Tutoring FAQs
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What would I be doing as a tutor?
Volunteer tutors provide weekly instruction in one of the following basic skills: reading, word work, and writing. Volunteers also help students with skills related to personal literacy needs and goals! Generally, tutors are placed with a student and work in a one-on-one or small group situation. 
When do the sessions take place? 
Teton Literacy Center has sessions scheduled Monday to Thursday at 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 PM. Your child will attend 1 session per week. Each session is one hour long. 
How long does it take?
Tutors are asked to meet with their students once a week. A typical tutoring session lasts around an hour. 
Where does tutoring take place?
Tutoring takes place at Teton Literacy Center. 
1715 High School Rd. #260 
Jackson, WY 83002 
What are the qualifications needed to be a tutor?
Volunteers must share their love of reading and writing with their students, be their student’s biggest cheerleaders, and have empathy for others. In addition, they must have enthusiasm, patience, willingness to accept others’ differences, and understand their needs. 
Do I need to speak a foreign language to help?
Volunteers do not need to speak a foreign language. 
What if I have never taught before?
Don’t worry, we will train you! 
What kind of training will I need?
New volunteers are required to attend a one-hour informational session. Additional training and workshops are offered throughout the year to support you and your learner’s needs. 
How do I get started? 
Prospective volunteers should submit a volunteer application. Please email [email protected] for more information.