When schools closed in the Bay Area in response to the pandemic, we saw parents in resourced neighborhoods banding together to form pods and even hiring teachers to keep their children learning. But what about families without resources? In the community around Harbor House, some of our neighbors lack access to the internet, can't afford technology, or don't have adults at home equipped to teach. That's why we began offering virtual tutoring for children enrolled in first through eighth grade. We select, train, and pair volunteer virtual tutors who meet one-on-one with students two or three times a week. In collaboration with classroom teachers and parents, tutors and students prioritize academic areas of focus and create engaging times of learning.
Virtual Tutoring