Core Values
We care deeply about educational equity, empowerment, service, accessibility, and innovation.

Core Mission
We exist to fulfill dreams of learning English for speakers of other languages locally and globally.

Operational Mission
We bring...
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Core Values
We care deeply about educational equity, empowerment, service, accessibility, and innovation.

Core Mission
We exist to fulfill dreams of learning English for speakers of other languages locally and globally.

Operational Mission
We bring people and technology together to eliminate traditional barriers to English language learning for
speakers of other languages. Through global partnerships and sustainable computerized language labs in
under-resourced communities, IWLE provides fast and easy access to English for speakers of other
languages regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, class, educational attainment, or ability to pay.

Vision
The dream of learning English can come true for anyone, anywhere.

Strategic Vision for 2015
100 English language labs operating in Central America and newcomer population centers in the USA.

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Who are we?

We are innovative social change entrepreneurs using internet technologies to make the dreams of learning English come true for anyone, anywhere.

We are teachers, coaches, encouragers, and advocates for millions of children and youth...
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Who are we?

We are innovative social change entrepreneurs using internet technologies to make the dreams of learning English come true for anyone, anywhere.

We are teachers, coaches, encouragers, and advocates for millions of children and youth with unfulfilled dreams of learning English.

We provide a way out of poverty and a gateway to the future for non-English speakers with a passion for a better life.

Whom do we serve?

We serve people in developing nations and US immigrant population centers who deeply want to learn English but who, without an innovative approach, are not able to overcome traditional barriers of access, cost, time, and location.

How are we different?

By partnering with other nonprofits to build online language classrooms in poor neighborhoods, IWLE opens the door to learning English in the student’s backyard, just a step and a click away. Our approach is an innovative combination of technology and hands-on support. First IWLE plugs English language learners into a self-paced software platform that they can log into anytime. Then we provide each student with access to a support network of virtual teachers and coaches to help with their learning. By matching resource partners with under-resourced neighborhoods we can offer the best in English learning to the some of the world’s poorest young people.

What is our promise to funders, students, and the global community?

Our promise to funders is accountability and impact. To our students we promise personal growth and achievement. And to the global community we promise engagement in positive social change and sustainable development.


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JOB DESCRIPTION: VIRTUAL COACH

Our Virtual Coaches
IWLE Virtual Coaches work to teach, inspire, encourage, and empower new language learners in developing nations to achieve their dreams of learning to speak, read, and write English. IWLE’s innovative educational program...
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JOB DESCRIPTION: VIRTUAL COACH

Our Virtual Coaches
IWLE Virtual Coaches work to teach, inspire, encourage, and empower new language learners in developing nations to achieve their dreams of learning to speak, read, and write English. IWLE’s innovative educational program provides exciting new opportunities for new language learners to have unprecedented access to English language learning through online technology and virtual coaching from native English speakers.

Key Responsibilities of Virtual Coaches

•Initiate contacts with language students during assigned time period
•Administer specific Virtual Coach Contact Curriculum as indicated by student pace chart using email, SKYPE, and/or instant messaging
•Track and report on student progress using IWLE reporting templates
•Respond to student questions
•Encourage student retention through positive messaging

Required Criteria
•An interest in young people and their personal empowerment
•An interest in education for all and global social change
•Excellent communication skills – verbal and written – in English
•Advanced communication skills – verbal and written – in Spanish
•Computer and internet access, SKPYE account (free), headset
•Proficient in accessing web-based communication tools
•Able to commit at least three hours per week for a minimum of six months

Preferred Criteria
•Experience and proficiency in motivating and encouraging new learners, especially children and youth
•Interest in online learning communities

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