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High-Impact Tutoring, With A Twist

High-impact tutoring (HIT), or high-dosage tutoring, is widely endorsed by educational leaders, advocates, and researchers to help improve outcomes for students. HIT is defined by several key components, all of which have been employed by Read Alliance since its inception (and long before the terminology of “high-impact tutoring” or “high-dosage tutoring” was defined and in use):

  • Frequent (3+ times per week)
  • Small group size (no more than four students per tutor, with one-to-one tutoring as the preferred model)
  • Targeted instruction focused on specific skills or learning gaps, and designed to complement classroom instruction
  • Led by trained instructors who receive ongoing support and oversight
  • Consistent tutor-student relationship that fosters a strong connection over time

These components are largely attributed to Stanford University’s National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA), in which Read Alliance (READ) is listed as a vetted provider which means the READ model meets their standards for excellence widely recognized as the “stamp of approval” for HIT programming.

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Passion Prep Tutoring

We employ passionate tutors who believe in equal access to education. Our tutors specialize in subjects ranging from math and science to test prep, and special education. We only tutor elementary & middle school students as of now and have specialized focused on the underprivileged community. Tutoring is available both in-person and online! In order to apply, you need to be in high school or above (e.g. university) and meet certain criteria as well as show proof of your mastery in the subject you would like to tutor (e.g. transcript, certificate).

Southeast Community Foundation

Southeast Community Foundation provides high-dose/high-impact tutoring services to the students of Los Angeles who need help catching up, especially after the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our 10-week programs include tutoring sessions of up to 4 additional hours a week, are built on research-based methods, and are tailored to each student’s needs. We work with schools and school districts to identify students who can most benefit from our targeted approach. These programs are provided to students at no cost to their families.

ClassDojo (Dojo Tutor)

Dojo Tutor connects kids with experienced, caring teachers for 1-on-1 and small-group online tutoring in reading, math, and more. Every session is built around the child’s unique needs so learning feels supportive, engaging, and effective. It's personalized online tutoring that helps kids build skills, confidence, and a love of learning.

Mindful Learning Co.

The Mindful Learning Co. offers tutoring and academic coaching for students of all ages, teaching students to deeply understand concepts, rather than rotely memorize steps. We also help students create personalized organizational systems and work with them to tackle mindset and confidence issues that contribute to procrastination, lack of motivation, test-taking anxiety, etc. This is what makes Mindful Learning Co. different.

Math Exceed LLC

Math Exceed was founded by experienced math teachers from Hewlett, NY. Drawing on years of real classroom teaching experience, we offer one-on-one math tutoring and group lessons to high school students. Our online sessions help make learning accessible to students across the USA. We emphasize learning through instructional clarity and confidence building. Students studying algebra, geometry, calculus, or any other high school math class are eligible to enroll in our program. The interactive sessions provide a conducive setting for students to ask questions and master the topic at hand.

The Engine Driving High-Quality Tutoring

What is the most important variable in high-impact tutoring?

The humans in the school building.

Not the platform. Not the model. Not the contract.

The human who makes sure a student gets to their session. The human who notices when the student isn’t progressing and asks why. The human who, on a Wednesday morning when everything else is pulling at them, still notices the quiet grimace of a student who doesn’t understand, and offers another way in.

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World Class Tutoring

Every year, ambitious high school students start planning their journeys to college. At World Class Tutoring, we consider it an honor and a privilege to walk with you on this journey. We know you are going to amazing places and are proud to help you along the way!

Sharp Test Prep

Sharp is a mobile and web-based SAT prep platform that adapts to each student's level from the first question. It identifies the specific skills holding a student's score back, delivers targeted practice using expert-crafted questions, and provides step-by-step explanations through an AI tutor when students get stuck. For students working with a tutor or college counselor, Sharp gives them access to the student's data so they can monitor progress, review mistakes, and provide targeted instruction.