My Nonprofit Reviews

I began tutoring at Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy about seven years ago after retirement. It has been a tremendously rewarding experience leading to lasting friendships, cultural exchanges, and some great fun. The program itself is very well-organized with all the training, resources and support any tutor could want. The Literacy Library has books, programs, teaching materials, and learning tools/games for any level of tutor or learner. As a volunteer with NO teaching background, I am comfortable asking the friendly and experienced literacy staff to assist with ideas, suggestions or materials to help my learners reach their goals. Lastly, the program promotes a wonderful level of openness and trust between learner and tutor. In the course of tutoring my learners, I learn much about their lives, culture, language, foods, customs, struggles, dreams and goals. They readily share their own histories and I am always impressed by their strength and courage. This ProLiteracy program is “win-win” for all who choose to become involved.

I have been tutoring with Newport Mesa ProLiteracy for about 5 years and it has been an enriching and satisfying experience. I have learned much from my learners about their countries, cultures, customs and backgrounds. I have made valuable friendships as a result of the special bond that can form between tutor and learner. The staff at NMPL is extremely knowledgeable and available anytime for questions or advice about the tutoring process. There are resources of every kind in the literacy office (books, CDs, learning aids, visual aids, and computer programs, etc.) and the staff happily provides suggestions or guidance whenever I reach a stumbling block. I feel very well supported in this regard, and that helps me and my learner as we continue to move forward. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, this is the place! Attend orientation/training and you will be on your way to a very enjoyable adventure.