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 Tutor Resources


Forms & Rubric for Tutors:​ to evaluate the work of students
Lesson Summary

Teaching Online:

Tutorials on how to get started with Zoom-
  • https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
  • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKpRxBfeD1kEM_I1lId3N_Xl77fKDzSXe
Khan Academy-
  • https://www.khanacademy.org/
Google Classroom:
  • https://ditchthattextbook.com/the-google-classroom-quick-start-guide-tips-and-tricks/
Google Hangout-
  • https://teachercenter.withgoogle.com/first-day-trainings/welcome-to-google-hangouts-meet

Dyslexia Resources:
ssets.documentcloud.org/documents/6540396/Mindshift-Guide-to-Understanding-Dyslexia.pdf


Introduction:
Who Is This Guide For? ... Why Understanding Dyslexia Matters 
What You Might Not Know About Dyslexia
Chapter One:
Dyslexia is a Different Brain, Not A Disease
Reading Circuit Issues
Chapter Two:
What Does Dyslexia Look Like?
What’s It Like To Read With Dyslexia?
Dyslexia in English Learners: Extra Hurdles
Detection/Assessment Tools
The Challenge of Assessment: Dyslexia Terminology
Chapter Three:
Misconceptions About Dyslexia
Chapter Five:
Technology Aids for Dyslexics
Tech Tools and Assistive Technology for Dyslexics


 ProLiteracy Resources: 
https://www.proliteracy.org/resources/

Math:
Math videos-  TV411 shares a series of short math videos that cover lessons such as budgets, using math on the job, and calorie counting.

http://www.tv411.org/math
http://www.tv411.org/math/basic-math

Just the Facts:
Games for Teaching Math Facts
https://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson339.shtml


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Reading:
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https://www.readingbear.org/
Great way to learn letter sounds. You can actually read along or just listen!!!




Download SIDE BY SIDE books for free:
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  •  https://istoryako.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/side-by-side-1-sb.pdf
  • http://files.constantcontact.com/96a3ef4e601/32e45c89-4487-496f-ba2d-db57a51d62fe.pdf



General ESL Resources – Online (free!)

Level:
True Beginner (A0)


(see resources for A1, as some resources may include materials appropriate for absolute true
beginners)

Beginner
(A1)


Voice of America – Let’s Learn English Level 1 & Level 2 -
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/p/5609.html
- This is a video series that reviews interactions and target vocabulary. There are also other
resources and series at the beginner level on this page. May be good for independent
learning (homework) as well as in-class use.

BBC Learning English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
- Many different audio resources (often with written transcripts/articles and exercises) at a
variety of levels (NOTE: BRITISH ACCENTS!!)

Teach It
https://www.teachit.co.uk/
- Different levels of materials covering a broad range of topics and skills – everything from
simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts

Using English
https://www.usingenglish.com/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts

British Council LearnEnglish
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts. There are also
audio and video lessons, resources for teacher development and specific sites that focus on
kids, and teens (in addition to this site for adult learners)
English-hilfen.de
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/
- This is a German-based site, but is entirely in English. Focus is on explanations and practice
for grammar and vocabulary at all levels. Activities can be done independently online by the
students, or the teacher can print and use as worksheets.

High Beginner (A2)

Voice of America – various audio programs and articles – Intermediate level
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/p/5610.html
- The articles may be too difficult for this level but the English vocab videos and grammar
videos, may be appropriate

CBC Learning English – Level 1 (CLB 4)
https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english/level-1
- Audio news articles with practice exercises (transcripts available)

BBC Learning English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
- Many different audio resources (often with written transcripts/articles and exercises) at a

variety of levels (NOTE: BRITISH ACCENTS!!)
OneStop English News Lessons
https://onestopenglish.com/
- Adapted articles from The Guardian (readings), with worksheets (the pre-intermediate
articles may work for some students in this level)

Teach It
https://teachitlanguages.co.uk/
- Different levels of materials covering a broad range of topics and skills – everything from
simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts

Using English
https://www.usingenglish.com/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts

British Council LearnEnglish
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts. There are also
audio and video lessons, resources for teacher development and specific sites that focus on
kids, and teens (in addition to this site for adult learners)

English-hilfen.de
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/
- This is a German-based site, but is entirely in English. Focus is on explanations and practice
for grammar and vocabulary at all levels. Activities can be done independently online by the
students, or the teacher can print and use as worksheets.

Pre-Intermediate (B1)

Voice of America – various audio programs and articles – Intermediate level
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/p/5610.html
- Adapted articles from the news in different interest areas; English vocab videos and grammar
videos, too

CBC Learning English – Level 1 (CLB 4)
https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english/level-1
- Audio news articles with practice exercises (transcripts available); grammar will likely be easy
for the S level but topics/vocabulary may be challenging or interesting

BBC Learning English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
- Many different audio resources (often with written transcripts/articles and exercises) at a
variety of levels (NOTE: BRITISH ACCENTS!!)

OneStop English News Lessons
https://www.onestopenglish.com/adults/general-english/news-lessons
- Adapted articles from The Guardian (readings), with worksheets

Teach It
https://www.teachit.co.uk/
- Different levels of materials covering a broad range of topics and skills – everything from
simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts

Using English
https://www.usingenglish.com/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts

British Council LearnEnglish
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts. There are also
audio and video lessons, resources for teacher development and specific sites that focus on
kids, and teens (in addition to this site for adult learners)

English-hilfen.de
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/
- This is a German-based site, but is entirely in English. Focus is on explanations and practice
for grammar and vocabulary at all levels. Activities can be done independently online by the
students, or the teacher can
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