Student Quotes
"ABE is a great way to get involved in the Upper Valley community. I've had a great experience working with the same person for over a year. Not only have I seen her improve in our English studies, but I’ve also had the opportunity to get to know her and her entire family." -- Julia Bosch
"ABE is a special program that caters to the educational needs of adults and teenagers in the upper valley. We tutor at various drop-in centers such as Hixon House as well as with the residents of Hannah House, a home for pregnant teenage mothers. We work on GED prep or high school subjects with the tutees developing programs to cater to their individual needs." --Jenny Sharfstein
Program Description
- Work individually with Upper Valley adults who want to better their education level.
- Tutor adults in a variety of subjects, such as Algebra, Geometry and English.
Focus Areas
Focus areas usually include subjects that appear on the G.E.D. (General Equivalency Test), as well as algebra, geometry, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Community Partners
Vermont Adult Learning, LISTEN Center, Hannah House, Southern Grafton County Adult Tutorial Program
Time Commitment
1.5 - 3 hours weekly
Contact Information
Blitz "Adult Basic Education" for more information, or use our Online Contact Form.
Transportation
Students work individually with their matches. Being a Tucker approved driver is usually needed.
The content of this page was last updated by Beth Halpern, January 2004
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