“This young kid gave me a big hug and felt comfortable enough to share his home story. And we have an inseparable bond now.”
TUTOR STORIES
Hear why our tutors enjoy their roles in their own words.
Malik Rodriguez
“I enjoy Mondays. When I start the day, the kids are excited to see me and share what happened over the weekend. It brings me such joy.”
Char Weir
“The best part about being a tutor with Math Corps is being witness to the incredible transformation these students make. At the end of the year they all say that they didn’t know math could be fun!”
Maria Jimenez Perez
“The best part about being a tutor with Math Corps is being witness to the incredible transformation these students make. At the end of the year they all say that they didn’t know math could be fun!”
Michael Gilleo
“I wanted to spend a year doing something that would help me grow and better prepare me for a career as a physician. Because of my Math Corps experience I was accepted to the University of Minnesota Medical School!”
J’uana Jones
“The students make it all worth it. I’m shy and I don’t have a teaching background, but the students helped me. They show me the difference I’m making.”
Sonya Hill
“There are so many kids that need one-on-one help instead of a large classroom setting. I know that if we had more tutors serving, there would be an increase in students who are good at learning!”
Kamika Willis
“If you want to make a difference in your community, this is how to do it.”
Addie Nelson
“I love doing the interventions because you can see progress pretty fast. The kids I’m working with are at all different levels so it’s interesting and really rewarding to watch all of them grow. We get to have fun and learn together which is the best.”