Literacy Volunteers of Morris County (LVMC) helps adults in Morris County, New Jersey improve their ability to read, write or speak English. We are a FREE program.
Tutoring is typically one hour, one time per week.
Student can choose to be tutored in-person at a public location such as a library or coffee shop. Or students can choose a remote tutoring option such as Zoom, FaceTime, or Skype. We will do our best to accommodate preferences.
When remote tutoring, choose a place that is quiet and without distractions or noise. Other family members may not participate unless also registered as a student. Practice using the video chat service several times before your first class. Make sure you know how to use the video chat app (Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime etc.).
When face-to-face tutoring, you must meet in public place such as a library or coffee shop. Home tutoring is NOT permitted.
Your assigned tutor is a volunteer. He or she may end tutoring at any time.
Attend class regularly and be on time. With 3 unexcused absences, a student will be dropped from the LVMC program.
Contact your tutor at least 1 hour before class if you expect to be late or miss class.
Please call sooner if you know you will be absent.
Show respect to my tutor and remember they are a volunteer who is donating their time to help you.
Complete any homework that a tutor assigns. (Homework will help you retain class material.)
Meetings are between the student and tutor. Try to find a quiet place to meet remotely and minimize interruptions.
Call the tutor or the LVMC office if your address, phone number, email, or other personal information changes.
Call LVMC if you must stop participating in the program for any reason (for example, new job, moving from area, childcare, or extended vacation).
"Since I started with LVMC, I have been improving my English and now I have a great job."
- Maria, ESL student
from Colombia
“LVMC gave me the opportunity to have a better future . Knowing how to speak English is very important to be independent. I’m very fortunate to have an English tutor.”
- Maria, student from Mexico
“I find tutoring very rewarding and I really look forward to preparing each lesson and of course teaching! I’m grateful to Literacy Volunteers for giving me this opportunity and also for the wonderful staff I have met and who are always so helpful.”
-Amy R., Tutor
“I’m thankful for the opportunity to help others learn the American culture and language to succeed on achieving their dreams.”
- Margarita D., Tutor
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a Literacy Volunteer. Helping two students improve their English was very gratifying for me. Thanks to all of you at Literacy Volunteers of Morris County for the opportunity to give something back to my community.”
-Robert G. ,Tutor
“I am thankful to LVMC for so many reasons. I will be graduating from CCM in May and I want to thank my tutor Barbara for making it possible, and to thank her for all her help”.
- John, Reading and Writing student
from the US
“LVMC was my first school in this country. I improved my English, got my citizenship and I went to college and got my Bachelor of Arts. As a result I have an excellent job. LVMC is my second home in this beautiful country.”
- Adiela, student from Colombia
“I have learned a lot of helpful things here, not only English, but also about life, studying, playing and culture in the United States. I have made so many friends here. We have learned from each other and we shared many memories.”
- Cynthia, ESL student
from China
“Literacy Volunteers gave me a chance to engage in conversation in English for one and a half hours every week with a native speaker. This also gave me the confidence in my English to go to employment agencies and job interviews. I got and accepted a job at my first interview.”
-Maxim, ESL student
from Russia
“I want to say thank you a lot for giving me the opportunity to learn more about American history which helped me pass my citizenship test.”
-Monica, ESL student
from Peru
“I’m thankful for the opportunity to help others learn the American culture and language to succeed on achieving their dreams.”
- Margarita D., Tutor
“I am thankful to Literacy Volunteers of Morris County because I have met many wonderful people, and I have learned so much from my students.”
Lorelei H., Tutor
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