Volunteering as a L.I.G.H.T Tutor
Tutoring & Academic Support — In-Person and Online
During the pandemic and beyond, I volunteered as a tutor with multiple community organizations and school programs, supporting elementary and high school students both in person and over Zoom. I dedicated significant hours each semester to homework help, skill building, and study coaching—meeting learners where they were and celebrating progress every step of the way.
Programs I Supported
- L.I.G.H.T. (Lead, Inspire, Grow, Hope, Transform) — Online “Students Helping Students” tutoring. Sessions ran via Zoom with breakout rooms for 1:1 or small-group support.
- School & community tutoring — After-school homework clubs and weekend study sessions serving local families.
- Ad-hoc online coaching — Flexible virtual sessions for students who needed extra help before tests, projects, or exams.
Each program had the same goal: make learning accessible, confidence-building, and tailored to the student.
Subjects & Levels
- Math (Grades 4–10): Fractions, algebra foundations, problem solving, word problems.
- English & Writing: Reading comprehension, essay structure, grammar, and presentation skills.
- Science: General science, study strategies for labs and quizzes.
- Intro to Computer Science: Logic, beginner coding concepts, and using online learning tools safely.
- Study Skills: Planning, note-taking, spaced practice, and test preparation.
How Sessions Worked
- 1:1 focus: Standard 60-minute blocks, with extra time near tests and project deadlines.
- Personalized plans: Quick diagnostic, goal setting, and a simple tracker for wins and “next steps.”
- Active learning: Students explained their thinking, practiced with gradually harder problems, and reflected on what worked.
- Parent/teacher touchpoints: Short check-ins to align on priorities and share progress.
Impact
- Consistent attendance and rising confidence from students who previously felt “stuck.”
- Improved homework completion, quiz scores, and presentation readiness.
- Stronger study routines—students learned how to plan, self-check, and ask for help.
Most meaningful of all: students began to see themselves as capable learners, not just test takers.
Get Help or Volunteer
If you’re a student or a parent/guardian looking for tutoring support—or if you’d like to volunteer—start with the L.I.G.H.T. community pages:
Application links change over time; the pages above share the most current ways to join or request support.