“I want to say thank you a lot for giving me the opportunity to learn more about American history which helped me pass my citizenship test.”

Monica, ESL student from Peru

“I want to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude with your wonderful organization. I had a tutor for a year and he was very helpful.  My tutor really improved my English skills and he gave me the courage to pursue a higher education.”

Sandra, ESL student from Mexico

“Literacy Volunteers gave me a chance to engage in conversation in English for one and a half hours every week with a native speaker. This also gave me the confidence in my English to go to employment agencies and job interviews. I was offered and accepted a job at my first interview.”

Maxim, ESL student from Russia

“I have learned a lot of helpful things here, not only English, but also about life, studying, playing and culture in the United States. I have made so many friends here. We have learned from each other and we shared many memories.”

Cynthia, ESL student from China

“Thank you for assigning me to a wonderful teacher. Through our weekly meetings he taught me a lot about American culture and different skills in communication, networking and interview. I also got my first job in the states with his encouragement and guidance. He is not only my mentor but also my friend. I deeply appreciate LVMC for your unselfish contribution to our community.”

Allen, ESL student from China

“Literacy Volunteers gives me the opportunity to meet different cultures, people, language and an opportunity to improve my English. Living in a different country, culture and language is really difficult. Literacy Volunteers has supported me and made me more confident.”

Eda,  ESL student from Turkey

“Literacy Volunteers gave me a big opportunity to learn English and integrate with this society. The people at LVMC are very helpful and polite.”

Mary,  ESL student from Venezuela

“I got a letter from Rutgers yesterday saying that I was admitted to their Masters of Food Science Program. This big achievement is in part because of my tutor Susan. She is a great tutor and her volunteering is so appreciated by people like me with big dreams.”

Tatiana,  ESL student from Colombia

“I am thankful to LVMC for so many reasons. I will be graduating from CCM in May and I want to thank my tutor Barbara for making it possible, and to thank her for all her help”.

 John, Reading and Writing student from the USA

“I wanted to thank you for all of your help. I passed my GED with flying colors and I just wanted to thank you very much.”

Gregory, Reading and Writing student from the USA

“LVMC was my first school in this country.  I improved my English, got my citizenship and I went to college and got my Bachelor of Arts. As a result I have an excellent job. LVMC is my second home in this beautiful country.”

Adiela, student from Colombia

“I’m enrolled in college full-time. Your program helped my writing a lot and enabled me to get into school.”

Michael, Reading and Writing student from the USA

“LVMC gave me the opportunity to have a better future. Knowing how to speak English is very important to be independent. I’m very fortunate to have an English tutor.”

Maria, student from Mexico

“Not only have I met some wonderful, caring people through LVMC, including my student Margarita, but I have a feeling of accomplishment in tutoring. It gives me great satisfaction to know I’m helping someone to speak, read and understand English better, something Margarita really appreciates.”

Barbara C., Tutor

“The program introduced me to a very special student. Working with Maria has been one of the most rewarding things I have done in years!”

Howard M., Tutor

“Literacy Volunteers of Morris County gives immigrants the skills to become proud American citizens that vote!”

Madeline P., Tutor

“I am thankful to Literacy Volunteers of Morris County because I have met many wonderful people, and I have learned so much from my students.”

Lorelei H., Tutor

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to help others learn the American culture and language to succeed on achieving their dreams.” 

Margarita D., Tutor

“I find tutoring very rewarding and I really look forward to preparing each lesson and of course teaching! I’m grateful to Literacy Volunteers for giving me this opportunity and also for the wonderful staff I have met and who are always so helpful.”

Amy R., Tutor

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a Literacy volunteer. Helping two students improve their English was very gratifying for me. Thanks to all of you at Literacy Volunteers of Morris County for the opportunity to give something back  to my community.”

Robert G., Tutor