"In a scene as idyllic as a Norman Rockwell painting, Elevate Tutoring fellow Mia Matute sat at a dining table with her 12-year-old tutee, Kaycie Grant, as golden hour light shone on the fractions of a paper worksheet as they worked together one Friday evening in the Oakland hills. Grant solved another problem in a series that had given her difficulty. Do you see the pattern, now? Matute asked."
"The nonprofit Elevate Tutoring provides scholarships, work experience and professional development to low-income, first-generation college students. In return, these fellows tutor K-12 students from similar backgrounds, establishing a model for academic success and the resilience to overcome challenges in their education. It's really an amazing opportunity for kids who are in school and are first-gen to be able to give back, build that connection long term and short term (with a student), and also help them further their career and their goals, Matute said."
Elevate Tutoring was founded in 2011 by Bob Schaffer, a Mission College engineering professor who wanted to address regional education inequality. The nonprofit provides scholarships, paid work experience and professional development to low-income, first-generation college students. Fellows tutor K-12 students from similar backgrounds, aiming to improve academic skills, foster resilience and build long-term mentoring relationships. The model emphasizes reciprocal benefits: younger students receive targeted academic support while fellows gain practical teaching experience and career development. Tutoring sessions include problem-solving guidance and encouragement. Fellows often express intent to return and continue supporting students after completing the program.
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