I was fortunate to act as Tutor Trainer to a group of 18 tutors from HCLN who embarked on Tutor Training in January, graduating from the 30 hour course at the end of April. From my experience in working with this group I can only say that the caliber of the tutors who are involved with HCLN is extremely high and that they are a precious asset of the organization.
I was also able to act as chair of the planning group that planned and implemented the program for Literacy Solutions Day, an opportunity for Professional Development for tutors throughout HRM. The program was very well received by participants. Again, it was wonderful to see that HCLN was well represented at the event by tutors seeking to further enhance their teaching skills.
Congratulations to everyone who has contributed a story to Step by Step and best of luck with your future efforts.
My name is Peter B. Weyo. I’m from Sudan. I came to Canada on October 17, 2002. I came here with my brother and my cousin. They live with me in the same apartment.
Before we came to Canada, we were living in Ethiopia for 7 years. We were there as refugees. Before we went to Ethiopia we were living in Sudan in a small village where we grew the crops and vegetables, all different kind of veggies and crops.
But when we went to Ethiopia, we were having a hard time, because in Ethiopia, as a refugee, you cannot find a place to grow the crops; even to cut tress to build the house, it is not easy. You have to walk a long way to go and talk to the UN or immigration. Then they will give you a paper that shows them you have given information to immigration.