STUDENTS

New students are encouraged to call our office at (585) 473-3030 to set up an appointment for testing.
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TUTORS

Call the Literacy Rochester office at (585) 473-3030 for more information or visit the page below.
Become a Tutor

Discover all that the Instructional Program at Literacy Rochester has to offer!

One-to-One Tutoring

  • Trained tutors provide instruction to adults, 18 and up.
  • Assist student(s) with reading and math (below 9th grade reading level) or English as a New Language.
  • Students and tutors meet in public places in Monroe County through individualized plans.
  • Help a student achieve success at a speed that works for the student.
  • Pre-testing is required before a student is match with a tutor

English as a New Language

  • Classes offered in-person and virtually to help students learn English language skills.
  • English as a New Language (ENL) classes are held at various community libraries around Monroe County including Henrietta Public Library, Pittsford Community Library, etc. 
  • Classes are mixed groups of beginner to advanced English language learners.
  • Instruction includes grammar lessons, current topics, reading news articles and short stories, and natural conversation in class.
  • Contact the Literacy Rochester office in advance to register for this class.

2022-2023 Program Year Highlights

Group Programs

English Conversation Groups

  • Weekly gathering of 5 to 10 students with tutors to practice English-speaking skills. All adults looking to practice their English-speaking skills are welcome.
  • These groups provide an opportunity for ENL students to improve their speaking confidence and meet other adults who are learning English.
  • Topics of conversation include American culture, idioms, daily life situations, and casual spoken English.

Family Literacy

  • Provides small groups of parents or caregivers and their children, ages 3-11, with the tools to promote and support basic literacy.
  • These training sessions are sponsored by Greece Community Education and offered three times per year by LR staff and volunteers.