Urban Tutoring

Mission:

/*-->*/ /*-->*/ To providing exceptional, free tutoring to families while bridging the gap between understanding and mastery.

Program Description:

Urban Tutors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to tutoring children online with a concentration within the NYC area. Our tutors are passionately committed to teaching children the NYC curriculum, inspiring and empowering students to become more enthusiastic and motivated learners. As students from the top high schools in the city, we confidently bridge the gap between understanding and mastery.

Type of service
Tutoring Program,
Technology Platform
Year Started
2024
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Brooklyn, NY
States of Operation
New York,
Virtual
Operation Locations
Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan
Most recent number of students served
< 50
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math,
Reading,
Science,
Social Studies,
Other
Other subjects
NYC Based test subjects
Grade Levels
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade
Languages Offered
English, Chinese
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
American Indian or Alaska Native 1%, Asian 70%, Black or African American 5%, Hispanic or Latino 4%, and White 20%.
Setting
During School
Out of School
Delivery Mode
Virtual
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1
Number of Sessions Per Week
One day per week, Two days per week, Three days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
61-90 minutes
Number of Weeks Per Program
> 38 weeks
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description

To support scheduling, Sharing tutoring session content, Reporting attendance, Sharing academic progress, Sharing at-home support suggestions, Family/Caregiver survey, Goal setting and monitoring progress toward goals

Organization Type
Nonprofit
Customer Type
Student
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
$0.00
Type of Tutor
K-12 Student, Volunteer
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
Contact Name
Zirui Chen
Contact Email

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