June 13, 2011

AmeriCorps Tutor Makes a Difference

Originally published in “The Pilot” on 5/14/11

While the dictionary definition for literacy is the ability to read, write and comprehend, to Amanda Comer, it means much more. It means the confidence to express thoughts, feelings and ideas and to share these gifts with others.

Comer promotes literacy through her work with basic skills at Sandhills Community College as a member of AmeriCorps. This national service program provides opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups.

“AmeriCorps has many different branches, depending on your service interest,” Comer says. “As part of the education branch, I am in the Literacy Corps. Its local program is the Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education (SCALE), which is based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I provide direct service literacy tutoring and instruction to adults, adolescents and English language learners within Basic Skills programs including general educational development (GED), adult basic education (ABE), compensatory education, and English as a second language (ESL).”

Comer provides one-on-one tutoring and leads small group classes on the Pinehurst campus, at the Hoke Center and at Pinetree Community Services. She has also helped the college with leading new student orientations and participating in college-wide events to promote basic skills.

“I have participated and coordinated National Identity Day service projects for AmeriCorps with the focus on promoting literacy within the community,” she says.

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