Tutor Spotlights

Congratulations to Jim, April 2025 Tutor of the Month! 

Jim is helping his student succeed in the workplace by reviewing and practicing conversations with co-workers and customers. Because his student works in the frozen foods department of a grocery store, they review names of foods and products in other departments so the student can understand and answer customers’ questions. They’ve also turned the student’s interest in World Cup soccer into descriptive writing practice and grammar lessons!

Learn more about Jim:

LVSC Journey: I became a volunteer in July 2024.

What motivated you to become an LVSC volunteer?  After college graduation, I tutored Russian and Afghan refugees. This experience gave me much empathy for those trying to learn English and thrive here in the U.S.

Memorable LVSC Moment: Getting started with my student, Ehsan.

Day Job: I am retired from advertising sales for AM/FM radio stations in Houston and New York City.

Hobbies: Family, reading and staying in touch with friends.

Favorite Food: I will try any cuisine and just like to eat.

Favorite Book: The “favorite” changes regularly. I try to read a book per week and every year have a favorite. So far in 2025, it’s James by Percival Everett.

R&R Spot: The beach!