Make a Difference.
One Student at a Time.
Every student deserves a champion. By tutoring with Step Up, you’ll support a 2nd–6th grader to unlock confidence, academic growth, and a love of learning.
We’ll set you up for success—our team provides every tutor with comprehensive training, easy-to-use technology, and ongoing support.
Why Tutor with Step Up?
Impact
Make a lasting difference in a student’s education, confidence, and opportunities.
Flexibility
Tutor online from anywhere (flexible schedule for twice weekly 45-minute sessions).
Training & Support
Receive comprehensive training and continuous support.
Experience
Gain transferable skills.
You’ll gain just as much as you give—tutoring offers the joy of seeing your student grow and knowing you made a real difference.
94%
Of tutors say they were positively impacted by tutoring.
92%
Of tutors said they were highly likely to recommend Step Up to a friend.
“Tutoring with Step Up has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. Seeing my student’s confidence grow each week has been amazing.”
—Step Up Tutor
Who Can Apply to Be a Tutor?
Anyone 16 years of age and older who wants to make a difference
College & high school students interested in meaningful volunteer work, leadership experience, & a possible career in education
College students eligible for the Federal Work-Study or Californians for All College Corps program through one of our partner colleges or universities
Angeleno Corps members
Must be located in the United States
No experience necessary
How It Works
Apply Online: Complete our short, online application form.
Interview with Our Team: Participate in a brief interview to learn more about our program and share about yourself.
Complete Background-Check and Training: Everything you need to know so you can begin tutoring confidently.
Get Matched: We’ll pair you with a student who meets with you twice a week.
Tutor from Anywhere: Sessions are virtual, twice per week, for 45 minutes each.
Ongoing Support: You’ll have access to resources, coaching, and a community of tutors.
Are you a Work-Study student or College Corps fellow?
Step Up is a community partner for Federal Work-Study and Californians for All College Corps. We partner with dozens of colleges and universities and these students make up a core group of our tutors. To see if your school is an approved partner for Work-Study or College Corps, please contact us using one of the emails below or check with your school’s financial aid office.
Work-Study: workstudy@stepuptutoring.org
College Corps: corpsprogram@stepuptutoring.org
Ready to tutor and change a student’s life?
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Yes! You just need to be over 16, located in the US, and pass a background check. You also need to be able to devote a minimum of 90 minutes (divided into two 45-minute sessions) per week to tutoring.
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For the level of our students (3rd-6th grade), the subject of math is crucial. The goal is to prepare them for success in middle school math, building confidence and a solid understanding of foundational math concepts. Having this foundation in middle school then sets them up to tackle high school math—students who don’t pass Algebra I in 9th grade are far less likely to graduate from high school on time or attend college, so if we can provide them with a foundation in elementary school, we can essentially impact their entire academic career.
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Yes! First of all, we want to change the idea that some people aren’t ‘math people’—this is a pervasive idea that kids learn at a young age, which is why we don’t just teach math, we build confidence around the subject. We believe anyone can be a math person, but if you need a little help, we got you: we give you plenty of training and resources around these basics, with nanocourses on the core elementary math concepts. And that’s what our grade-level students need help with: math basics like addition and subtraction. The online math platform we use also has structured lessons to guide your sessions.
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Not at all! You just have to be willing to learn and train, and we'll handle the rest.
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A minimum of three months; most end up staying for more than 6 months or the full school year—what’s most important is that you can commit to meeting with your student at least two times a week.
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We know you have a full schedule—as long as you can meet at least twice a week, we’ll be able to match you with a student. Time slots are available in the morning, afternoons, and evenings (Pacific Time).
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You will receive training on the foundations of high-impact tutoring and evidence-based practices for math tutoring, as well as the use of technology in tutoring. Our industry-leading training is highly flexible, including a combination of trainings you can access on your own time and live orientations with Step Up staff and fellow tutors. There are also optional training sessions you can take if you want to improve in a particular area!