Our Tutor Teams program pairs volunteer tutors weekly with elementary students to help with homework, math and reading skills.

Tutors are mostly high school students from area high schools – although some tutors enjoy their experience so much, they continue to help while they are in college! Certified Fulton County Schools teachers oversee the entire program, and it's a real win-win for tutors and students. The elementary students love the chance to meet and work on homework with older kids. Many tutors commented that they love teaching the children and being able to give back to their community. Since the program is virtual, we host an end-of-year get-together at Morgan Falls Park to celebrate the tutors and students and give them a chance to meet. Students receive books from our Mini Libraries program and goody bags. The kids and tutors loved playing games and seeing each other in person! Elaine, a tutor from Innovation Academy, noted, “The thing I like most is that I like to connect with the kids and give back to the community…Tutoring might seem daunting at first, but it teaches important communication skills, how to think on the spot and leadership skills.” Thanks so much to our volunteer tutors and to the teacher coordinators we hire to oversee the program: Stacy Ellis and Michelle Jackson-Golden.