The Achievement First Saturday Tutoring Program is an intensive intervention aimed at helping our lowest performing elementary and middle school students (grades three to eight) master fundamental math and reading skills. Tutors teach and mentor the same students every week (generally two to three students per tutor, depending on the school and grade level) and develop a strong and enduring relationship. Achievement First provides on-site program support as well as ongoing training opportunities for tutors. The program meets approximately three Saturdays each month and students receive over three hours of direct instruction each session.

Achievement First is looking for energetic tutors who have strong math, reading and teaching skills, are dedicated and professional, and have the optimistic belief in their ability to help close the achievement gap and fundamentally change the trajectory of our students’ lives.

Program Information

Connecticut Program: Spring 2010 tutoring sessions will take place on the following dates:
January 16 (training), 30
February 6, 27
March 6, 20, 27

The deadline for spring 2010 tutor applications is Wednesday, January 6th. Please complete an application here.

New York Program: Spring 2010 tutoring sessions will take place on the following dates:
January 30 (training)
February 6, 27
March 6, 20
April 10, 17

The deadline for spring 2010 tutor applications is 10 p.m. on Monday, January 10th. Please complete an application here. Please also email your resume to NYtutoring[at]achievementfirst[dot]org to complete the application process.

Tutoring Schedule
Elementary school tutoring: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays
Middle school tutoring: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays

Compensation Information for Connecticut and New York Tutors
Compensation for tutors is outlined in the chart below and is based on experience. Volunteers are gratefully appreciated!

Contact Us

Connecticut: Please contact Nedgine Paul, CT tutoring coordinator, at CTtutoring[at]achievementfirst[dot]org or 203-773-3223 ext 17201 with any questions or to recommend a potential tutor.

New York: Please contact Joanna Popik, NY tutoring coordinator, at NYtutoring[at]achievementfirst[dot]org or 718-774-0906 ext 12439 with any questions or to recommend a potential tutor.