Graduate students are chosen for their maturity, commitment, academic capability, and, above all, for their high energy levels and successful experience in working with children and adolescents. Students are referred to tutors by teachers or counselors. The tutoring team is on site three days a week during the school day. Close supervision of the graduate students through seminars at the university. Staff development sessions serve as an opportunity for ongoing support, feedback and training.
Tutors learn the complexities of urban public schooling.
They develop a strong camaraderie with their fellow graduate students. Tutors receive tuition scholarships and an hourly wage. Students' attendance rate increases when they have additional personal relationships in the school. Students love the individual attention that tutoring provides. Sometimes students are reluctant to ask questions in class.