Step Up To Close The Gap
Step Up Tutoring is a nonprofit that provides high-impact tutoring to help close the opportunity gap. We give you everything you need for successful, 1:1, online tutoring, whether you’re a potential tutor, potential student, or a school or district looking to partner with us. Let’s get started today!
Our Approach
1:1 High Impact Tutoring
Grounded in evidence-based practice
Sessions delivered 2-3x/week at-home, after-school, and during the school day
Tutors receive robust training and support
High-quality instructional materials with learning personalized to student needs
Designed for Impact at Scale
Tutors are trained, committed adult volunteers and college students paid through federal and state-funded scholarships
Online delivery with streamlined communication between tutors, parents, and teachers
Sustained Relationships
Tutors build sustained relationships with students
Volunteer tutors retain for over 1 year on average
Focus on building confidence, positive mindsets, and habits for success
100K+
Hours of tutoring delivered
3000
Students served
94%
Parent satisfaction
86%
Teachers say Step Up positively impacts students’ academic progress
Our Mission
Step Up Tutoring’s mission is to drive student success by providing virtual high-impact tutoring and mentorship to elementary and middle school students in under-resourced communities. We recruit, train, and support mission-driven high-value tutors to provide individualized academic support and boost habits of success. By combining an innovative human capital solution with the effective use of technology, we provide a scalable and cost-effective tutoring model that drives meaningful academic gains, builds student confidence, and fosters positive relationships for students and tutors alike. Ultimately, we envision a world where all young people have the support they need to learn, develop, and access their dreams.
