121Reach, Inc.
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121Reach is a nonprofit, youth-led, youth-founded tutoring organization in which high school tutors mentor middle-school-aged tutees. Through one-to-one mentoring, our outstanding high school tutors not only help students with their studies, but also guide them through one of the most difficult periods of their lives.Our goals are:- to instill in each child a genuine interest in learning through fun and focused mentoring,- to help students conquer their most formidable subjects,- to aid them in developing confidence in their abilities,- and to positively influence each child through tutors who are role models and student leadersWhy We're Different- Volunteer-based - Our high school tutors do not receive any payment for tutoring. In an era where tutors cost on average $20-$100 per hour, not every child has the chance to ask, understand, and be understood. - Student-to-Student - We've discovered that learning becomes much more effective when kids teach kids. 121Reach's teenage tutors know how to relate to and communicate with other kids!- Student-to-student teaching is very relaxed, giving middle school students complete freedom to ask questions they may have felt uncomfortable asking in the classroom.- Friendship - 121Reach does not only help with academics, it develops bonds between high school and middle school students. We hope that through friendships, tutors will become positive role models for tutees.- Conversation between tutors and tutees is not limited to math problems or sentence-corrections, but encompasses any question the tutee may have about growing up, the transition to high school, etc. Tutees are encouraged to call, email, or IM their tutors outside of school for extra help or just to chat.- One-to-One - Because each tutor has only one tutee, 121Reach allows for focus. As tutors and tutees get to know each other better, tutors can better respond to their tutee's individual needs and learning styles.
