Volunteer as a Math Tutor

Students Need You!

Only 27% of eighth grade students nationwide are math proficient.

As an EnCorps STEMx Expert Tutor you have the opportunity to share your knowledge with students in underresourced schools to ignite a love of math that will give them equitable opportunities to a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).

Math Tutoring, Middle School Math

ENCORPS STEMx EXPERT TUTOR EXPECTATIONS

Tutoring Options:

Virtual:

  • Two, one-hour virtual tutoring sessions per week.
  • Day and time is determined by tutor and student.
  • 1:1 student to tutor ratio.

Hybrid:

  • Two, one-hour virtual tutoring session per week.
  • Monday to Thursdays between 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (PST)
  • 2:1 student to tutor ratio.

Duration:

  • Minimum of one semester commitment with option to renew

HOW WE SUPPORT STEMx EXPERT TUTORS

  • Begin your experience with a group orientation and online tutor training module.
  • Gain firsthand experience by being matched with a student in need.
  • Receive mentorship and coaching from EnCorps staff and an experienced teacher.
  • Establish and improve your tutoring practice with a robust slate of professional development and collaborative cohort of peers. Offerings include several day Institutes and workshops– opportunities to learn and network.
  • Feel confident in your practice with access to collaborative peers via several online platforms.

Interested in exploring teaching?

EnCorps’ STEM Teaching Fellowship allows STEM industry professionals to explore teaching in a low-risk and highly supported way.

Eligibility

In order to be considered for a STEMx tutor position you must meet one of the below eligibility scenarios: 

  1. Have a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (does not have to be in a STEM field) and have at least 1 year of hands-on STEM industry work experience or have an advanced degree in a STEM field
  2. Junior or senior in a college accredited STEM bachelor’s program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  3. Hold a professional certificate in a STEM field and have at least 1 year of hands-on STEM work experience
  4. A current or former credentialed math teacher


All candidates must also be eligible to work in the US and currently live in the US

Learn More

The EnCorps team would love to hear from you. Contact us now and learn how we can support you to inspire and support the next generation using your experience and knowledge.