Math Tutoring

Guided by classroom teachers, volunteers help students establish a strong foundation and confidence in math through individualized tutoring. Tutors are able to work one-on-one with students on specific math concepts they need to learn before they move on to learn more advanced concepts. Our program is adapted for both the youngest learners and the older students across elementary school to help students develop essential skills that have a lifelong impact.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up and volunteer. We look forward to supporting you in the classroom.

John Forese

John Forese was drawn to volunteer tutoring students in math, a skill he sees as particularly valuable for this younger generation. And given his career in information sciences and data analytics, he’s a great asset to our team. John found that the training provided by RCP equipped him
to be successful as a first time volunteer with no teaching experience.

John told RCP, "Within a few short weeks, I developed bonds with the students and was able to help them overcome any fears they had about learning math. It’s rewarding to see the thrill a student displays when they suddenly grasp a math concept. It’s a joy to see students embrace math and feel successful and it gives me an indescribable feeling, knowing I made a difference."

Angie Holman

Angie Holman is our Executive Director and she has been a classroom volunteer since she joined RCP in 2016. During her decade of tutoring in the Ravenswood schools, she has worked with every grade level and has deep experience in tutoring in both literacy and math.

As a math tutor, Angie worked closely with teachers to use their curriculum and materials while tailoring her lessons to the individual needs of each student. She focused on building foundational math skills, working with her students to master key math concepts necessary before they could successfully move on to higher level math.

Angie says,"The best part of math tutoring has been to meet students where they are, break down key concepts, and give them the confidence to succeed as they move forward with their education. Seeing a student finally master a concept they've struggled with is the most rewarding part of this work."