Our Mission
Our mission is to advance educational equity
by supporting youth in their academic, personal and social growth
through free, individualized tutoring, mentoring and enrichment programs.
Our Story
Nearly 60 years of free programs
Tutoring Plus was founded in 1964 when a group of Cambridge mothers came together, determined to provide more academic support for their children.
The Mother’s Executive Committee of the Cambridge Neighborhood House established an initial partnership with the MIT Social Service Committee, a student group that had been inspired to local action by President Johnson’s War on Poverty.
This partnership launched one of the longest-running out-of-school-time academic programs for Cambridge youth. What began as matches meeting at kitchen tables has grown to a center-based model that provides over 170 students with free tutoring, mentoring and enrichment support each year.
Our Vision
A world where every young person is empowered with the knowledge and confidence to create their future
Our Values
In order to create more equitable access, we offer free programming within trusted neighborhood spaces and operate on our five key values:
Equity
We believe that all young people deserve access to high-quality opportunities for academic, personal and social growth.
Empowerment
We equip young people with the tools to confidently advocate for themselves, their community and their beliefs.
Authenticity
We seek out, create and sustain relationships based on mutual respect and caring.
Collaboration
We partner to make connections among our staff, volunteers, students and the greater community to holistically support our young people.
Lifelong Learning
We strive to continually learn and grow as individuals and as an organization to provide excellent and responsive programming.
Our Team
Our Board
Our Board of Directors includes representatives who live and work in the Greater Boston area. The Board provides expertise in education, community relations, fundraising, accounting, evaluation, programming and marketing. The Board assists with fundraising and advises on strategic direction.
Officers
Tseli Mohammed
President
Senior Program Manager, The Million Veteran Program, at VA Boston Healthcare System
Tony Troppito
Vice President
Composer/Musician & Past Volunteer Tutor
Beatrice Casseus
Treasurer
Senior Accountant at WithumSmith + Brown, PC
Rishika Gupta
Clerk
Vice President at Fidelity Investments
Directors
Diane Carson
Volunteer Tutor
Jeannette Austin
Volunteer Tutor
Christopher Kalisch
Volunteer Tutor
Marion Rogers
Teacher at Chelsea Public Schools
Jay Yesselman
Executive Advisor at C-4 Analytics
For more information about our Board of Directors
Our Volunteers
During the 2021-22 academic year, 140 volunteers dedicated their time for a total of 2,823 hours! Programs for the entire year were run in a hybrid format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our volunteer tutors/mentors get involved because they want to support the academic, personal, and social growth of young people in our shared community.
Fully screened and trained
Each volunteer is interviewed, screened and trained; after the matching process, all volunteers receive ongoing support.
Volunteer trainings include an initial orientation session and a mentoring training, which focuses on relationship building and understanding issues of educational inequity.
We also offer trainings on topics identified by volunteers including math curriculum and supporting students with specific learning needs.
Come join us and make a positive impact in our shared community!
Community Partners
Tutoring Plus programs are strengthened by our partnerships with local schools, businesses, and service provider organizations. These collaborations, based on shared goals and collective impact, strengthen and deepen our programs to more holistically support our students and families.
Our partners include:
- Cambridge Housing Authority’s Work Force Program
- Cambridge Public Schools
- Cambridge Street Upper School
- Fletcher Maynard Academy
- Community Art Center
- Community Charter School of Cambridge
- Community Cooks
- Kendall Community Group
- Lesley University
- Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House
- MIT
- Schochet Companies / Fresh Pond Apartments
If you are interested in learning more about partnering with Tutoring Plus, please contact us!
Employment Opportunities
Passionate about educational equity? Join our team!
Our staff is a highly dedicated group of individuals who are committed to the mission of Tutoring Plus. We work collaboratively within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. No two days are ever alike at Tutoring Plus!
Tutoring Plus is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. People of color, bilingual candidates, and differently-abled people are encouraged to apply. Tutoring Plus does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, military veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Tutoring Plus is dedicated to helping to close the opportunity gap within our neighborhood.
Join our team!
Are you passionate about advancing educational equity? We are hiring two full-time Program Associates to lead programs! You can view the job listing and apply here.