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Proximity Learning

Tutoring Program Aligned to High-Impact Standards

Proximity Learning has earned the National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA) Tutoring Program Design Badge. This program has shared documented evidence that its program design fulfills the research-backed core characteristics of high-impact tutoring.

Please see Tutoring Program Design Badge  for more details about how a program earns the Badge and the Tutoring Quality Standards for more information on all high-impact tutoring characteristics.

Organization and Contact

Organization Type
For Profit
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Austin, TX
Contact Name
Kip Pygman
Contact Email
kpygman@proxlearn.com

Program Overview

Mission

To connect all learners with the expert teachers they deserve.

Program Description

Proximity Learning has customizable tutoring options utilizing our Livestreamed (synchronous) certified teachers across all CORE subject areas and grade levels. Each learner will have the same tutor throughout the duration of the program. Tutors are intentionally trained on how to facilitate effective small group tutoring sessions, develop meaningful relationships with their learners, and progress monitor the academic growth per child. 

Our team will facilitate a strategic onboarding session to align the tutoring program with the goals of the school. We can customize the delivery based on your local needs OR leverage the platforms, tools, and curriculum we have available.

Type of Service

Tutoring program that offers one-on-one and/or small group tutoring directly to students, either in-person, virtually, or through both modes of delivery.
Technology platform that facilitates tutoring programs.

Year Program Launched
2010

Students and Offerings

Number of Students Served in the Most Recent School Year
5000
Student Populations Served
Students seeking enrichment or advanced learning,
Students needing academic support or intervention (behind grade level),
English language learners (ELLs),
Students with IEPs or 504 plans,
Students in rural or remote communities
Grade Levels
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math,
Reading,
Science,
Social Studies,
Other
Other subjects
ACT/SAT Prep
Languages of Instruction
English, Spanish

Service Area

States of operation — virtual
Nationwide (all 50 states)
States of operation — in-person
Nationwide (all 50 states)

Delivery Model and Staffing

Delivery Mode
Blended (for the same student, in-person and virtual sessions),
In-Person,
Virtual with a human tutor (e.g. Zoom)
Setting
During School,
Immediately before/after school
Number of Weeks Per Program
6 weeks or less, 7–9 weeks, 10–12 weeks, 13–20 weeks, 20–38 weeks, > 38 weeks
Type of Tutor
Certified Teacher
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description

Onboarding (e.g., introduction to tutoring program, tutors, and staff), Scheduling (e.g., session availability based on student needs and parent consultation for preferred timings), Attendance (e.g., reminders for upcoming sessions and feedback on attendance issues), Student progress (e.g., regular progress reports shared), Parent training to support academic skills at home, Parent training to support child social-emotional health

Customer and Cost

Customer Type
District, Nonprofit, Parent, School, Student
Average cost for typical tutoring cycle
Cost calculated on a per partner basis.