orking with students
who are English Language Learners (ELLs) can be highly rewarding and also
challenging. These students are sometimes the most fragile members of
a school’s community, and the contact they have with a tutor can
be invaluable as they struggle to make sense of a new language, a new
school, and new surroundings. As a tutor, you have a unique opportunity
to help these young people develop some basic skills and a confidence
in their ability to learn, that will serve them well throughout their
lives. The information provided in this section will help you to plan
and prepare for your role as a tutor to ELL students.