Make a Difference in a Student’s Life Join EnCorps’ STEMx Tutors program to virtually tutor math to middle school students who are under-performing in Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. As a volunteer math tutor, you prepare students for the rigor of high school mathematics and establish the foundational knowledge needed to pursue a college… See full description
Make a Difference in a Student’s LifeJoin EnCorps’ STEMx Tutors program to virtually tutor math to middle school students who are under-performing in Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. As a volunteer math tutor, you prepare students for the rigor of high school mathematics and establish the foundational knowledge needed to pursue a college education that prepares students for a career in an increasingly technical world.EnCorps STEMx Tutors make a significant difference in a student’s relationship with math: 86% of students who take part in the program increased their math scores in the 2023-24 academic year!Choose When You Tutor One Hour, Twice a WeekThe STEMx Tutors program is designed for busy professionals like you. As a STEMx Tutor, you commit to tutoring one hour, twice a week. EnCorps utilizes a 2:1 or 1:1 student-to-tutor ratio. As a 2:1 tutor, tutoring sessions take place for one hour, at the same time, twice a week between 12:00 - 5:30 p.m. PST. In turn, the 1:1 tutor, you will determine the day and time of your virtual tutoring sessions with your studentWe ask that you commit to tutoring for a minimum of one semester with the option to renew. Many of our tutors have been in the program for four years.EnCorps SupportEnCorps provides its volunteer tutors with training and support. Your dedicated Program Coordinator will provide you access to our Google Classroom where you will find a plethora of resources, invite you to online seminars, and offer the option to join our annual Learning Summit where you can network with other tutors as well as STEM professional who are exploring STEM teaching through the EnCorps STEM Teachers program.Program EligibilityEnCorps STEMx Tutors must meet the following requirements:
Have a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (does not have to be in a STEM field) and have at least 1 year of hands-on STEM industry work experience or have an advanced degree in a STEM field
Junior or senior in a college-accredited STEM bachelor’s program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Hold a professional certificate in a STEM field and have at least 1 year of hands-on STEM work experience
A current or former credentialed math teacher
All candidates must also be eligible to work in the US and currently live in the USWant to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Join EnCorps today!Apply to become a STEMx Tutor at: https://www.encorps.org/applyHide full description
As a STEMx Tutor you commit to tutoring one hour, twice a week. You choose the 1:1 or 2:1 student to tutor ratio. Join EnCorps’ STEMx Tutors program to virtually tutor math to middle school students who are under-performing in Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. As a volunteer math tutor, you prepare students for the rigor of high school mathematics and establish the foundational knowledge needed to pursue a college education that prepares students for a career in an increasingly technical world. We ask that you commit to tutoring for a minimum of one semester with the option to renew. Many of our tutors have been in the program for three years. EnCorps provides its volunteer tutors with training and support. Volunteer Eligibility: Have a bachelor’s degree (does not have to be in a STEM field) and have at least 1 year of hands-on STEM industry work experience; have an advanced degree in a STEM field; be a junior or senior in a college-accredited STEM bachelor’s program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; hold a professional certificate in a STEM field and have at least 1 year of hands-on STEM work experience; or be a current or former credentialed math teacher.
Weekly
21+, 55+
Individuals, Groups (10+), Corporate Teams
Virtual
None
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help
EnCorps Fellows, who become EnCorps STEM Teachers in high needs schools, are connecting students to real-world math and science career and economic opportunities, preparing the STEM workforce pipeline, and transforming public education statewide.
About us
To address the STEM teacher shortage, EnCorps has been working earnestly since 2007 to recruit the best and brightest science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals to teaching, providing meaningful opportunities to impact disadvantaged students. We believe all students deserve access to a great STEM teacher, a great STEM education and all the opportunities that those can provide for them. We’re here to address the conditions limiting high poverty and under-resourced student opportunities.
