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High-quality tutoring can make all the difference.
Academic Subjects
Whatever academic needs our students have, we can improve their mastery. Our tutors are experts in the following subjects:
- English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR): Phonics & Fluency, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Grammar & Usage, and English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Math: Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, and Economics
- Sciences: Elementary Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy, and Psychology
- Social Sciences: U.S. History, World History, European History, Ancient History, Government, Politics, Geography, Sociology, and Art History
- Technology: STEM/STEAM, Coding, Robotics, Engineering, and Computer Science
- Foreign Languages: Spanish, French, Latin, and Chinese/Mandarin
- International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses
Test Preparation
E.R.E. tutoring prepares students to excel on standardized assessments, a key hurdle to closing the achievement gap for under-served students. We offer the following services:
- High School Entrance Exams: NWEA MAP, HSPT, ISEE, STAAR, and CPS SEHS
- College Entrance Exams: PreACT, PSAT, ACT, and SAT
AP and IB: All subjects
Value To Our Students
In our work with our students, we focus on having an impact on three domains:
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Academic Gains
- Schoolwork completion and understanding
- Motivation and engagement in learning
- Increased grades and scores
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Social-Emotional Gains
- Self-reflection, self-esteem, and confidence
- Self-control, self-reliance, and adaptability
- Communication, advocacy, and leadership
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Soft Skills Gains
- Metacognition (i.e. learning how to best learn)
- Executive functions (i.e. skills to manage daily life)
- Interpersonal skills (i.e. personal attributes for success)
Our Approach is Different
- We recruit and background check experienced tutors.
- The tutors participate in an onboarding meeting, a “Teaching Metacognition, Executive Functions, and Interpersonal Skills” roundtable, and a “Culturally Responsive and Trauma-Informed Teaching” course.
- Low-income students in grades 6-12 are nominated by anyone (family member, teacher, coach, neighbor, etc.) – they can even nominate themselves!
- Accepted students complete grade-level appropriate tests to asses their levels of mastery in Math and ELAR (~2 hours). They also complete a survey to determine their present capacity for soft skills (~20 minutes). Their parents/guardians complete a survey to detail their child’s current levels (~20 minutes).
- Each accepted student is paired with one tutor for the upcoming term (Fall Term is October 1 – January 30, Spring Term is February 1 – May 31, and Summer Term is June 1 – September 30).
- The tutors schedule each student for 18 hours of online tutoring over the 4-month term. Our educators use proven-effective methodologies developed by the Founder of WorldWise Tutoring.
- Throughout the course of the program, the tutors regularly provide feedback to the parents/guardians regarding the students’ progress.
- Students are permitted two unexcused absences. The third unexcused absence will result in the student no longer being able to participate in the tutoring program.
- Upon completion of the program, the students and their parents/guardians complete post-assessments and surveys (~2 hours for the student and ~1 hour for the parent/guardian).
- Students with good attendance are invited to continue tutoring for subsequent terms until they graduate high school.
Our Tutors
At E.R.E., our tutors are more than just subject experts — they are dedicated mentors! Check out our Tutor Spotlights here.
Each tutor has in-depth knowledge in at least three subjects and is trained to teach metacognition, executive functions, and interpersonal skills using culturally responsive and trauma-informed methods. Passionate about uplifting youth, our tutors help their students reach their unique goals.
Our sessions are highly personalized, guided by thorough pre-assessments and surveys to address specific learning needs. Despite being free for families, our program offers high-quality, engaging, and intensive tutoring that rivals services costing $100+ per hour.
Our students love their sessions, reflecting our high attendance and engagement rates. Beyond academics, our tutors impart essential life skills, including emotional self-control, executive functioning, and resiliency
More About Our Program
At the beginning of each term (the 2nd Thursday of February, June, and October), E.R.E.’s Founder leads a 1-hour online Informational Session for parents and students about E.R.E’s program, expectations, and requirements. Parents and students are welcome to ask questions!
Each 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm, E.R.E. holds its exclusive online Lifelong Learning Workshop. Experts share tips and resources, lead discussions, and answer questions about topics related to mental health, parenting, financial literacy, and college & career readiness. This is FREE and just for E.R.E. families!
Parents and students are invited to join E.R.E.’s Advisory Committee to help ensure our program meets their needs. The Advisory Committee meets online for 1 hour every other month. Learn more on our Join page.
E.R.E. provides additional resources through our partnerships with other providers. Specifically, we can provide resources related to needs for technology, food, shelter, abuse, trauma, mental health, learning difficulties, scholarships, college and career coaching, and more! Are you a service provider interested in partnering with us to provide our families with holistic support? Learn more on our Partner page.
Learn more about our student successes on our Impact page.
