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About the Foundation

Tutor Corps strives to inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities. To advance this goal, Tutor Corps’ founder, Jesse Roselin established the Tutor Corps Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Every year we award scholarships for a year of free 1:1 tutoring to students in Title 1 schools. Our tutors meet with each student weekly to provide consistent academic support and mentoring for the duration of the school year. Our program also includes mentoring, study skills support and social emotional learning, all which work in tandem to support students in middle school, high school and beyond.

Students value our tutors for their expertise and supportive mentorship. All of our tutors have extensive teaching experience, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university, and many have higher degrees or teaching credentials.

To donate to the Tutor Corps Foundation, please click on the link below. You can also learn more about options for stock donation here.

Tutor Corps Foundation Tutors at a Professional Development Event in San Francisco

Scholarships

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The Tutor Corps Foundation provides low-income students with access to a free 1:1 online tutor for the academic year. In addition to support in students’ requested subjects, our tutors have been trained to support our students as mentors, guiding them on their journeys to become their best academic selves.

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now closed. Please return in spring 2025 for new opportunities.

  • Applicants must have access to high-speed internet and a device for accessing Zoom, be in 3rd through 12th grade, attend a Title I school, and be recommended by a teacher and parent.

  • To determine if your school is Title I, please search using this site and scroll down to school details.

Past Scholarship Recipients

We are so proud of the students we support through our Foundation. Here are some of their stories:

David, 6th grader: “I want to challenge myself to be the best I can be and to go above and beyond in math, which will help me achieve my dream job of becoming a constructor. I love to build things!”

Maiceo, 8th grader: “One day, I want to be able to support my family and maybe open my own business. I am grateful for all the extra help in school to help me achieve my dreams, especially because it’s just me and my mom supporting each other since my dad passed.” Learn more about his story on our blog!

Tatiana, 9th grader: “My academic goal is to have a good future and to get a degree that can let me help other people. I love science because I love experimenting with new things and ideas.” 

Sharmaine, 12th grader: “My dream job is to become a nurse because during all my experiences being hospitalized during my childhood, nurses inspired me by how they help people in need.  I want to become the first person in my family to go to college and achieve this dream.”

Board Members

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Michael Kieffer, Ed.D.
Michael Kieffer, Ed.D.

New York University | Department of Teaching and Learning

Michael studies the language and literacy development of students from linguistically diverse backgrounds. A former middle school teacher, he aims to conduct research that can inform instruction and policy to improve the reading outcomes of students in urban schools, especially multilingual learners.

Hope Paterson
Hope Paterson

For the past 20 years, Hope has been an agent of innovation for organizations driven to make creative brand engagement a priority. As a recognized business coach, she zeros in on values, catalyzes culture, and supports the mindset of the teams she works with. She has been involved in numerous start ups ranging from running a restaurant in a village in Laos to founding companies and supporting brands around the world in food, education, mindfulness, and Agtech.

Dan Steinhaus, MD
Dan Steinhaus, MD

Dan is a cardiologist practicing in Kansas City, Missouri. His dedication to working with underserved students began in 2001 when he joined Teach for America and taught 8th grade students math and science. Dan's passion for education continues and he currently teaches medical residents in the hospital.

Mel Nichols
Mel Nichols

Chief Operating Officer
Tutor Corps & Pacific Preparatory School

Mel has worked with Tutor Corps and Pacific Preparatory School since 2015. She holds a teaching credential and taught middle school in Sacramento through the Teach For America program and with the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) in San Francisco.

Jesse Roselin
Jesse Roselin

Executive Director, Tutor Corps Foundation
Founder & CEO, Tutor Corps & Pacific Preparatory School

Jesse founded Tutor Corps and Pacific Preparatory School in 2002 and has carefully managed the growth of both organizations to ensure that students receive the highest quality education. He holds a multiple subject teaching credential and taught 8th grade through the Teach for America Program.

Kate Stone
Kate Stone

Founder and Coach
University Gurus

Kate is an expert college coach and admissions consultant dedicated to unlocking the full potential of young individuals and guiding them toward their academic aspirations. With a background in youth mentorship, social-emotional learning, and creative writing, Kate combines her diverse expertise to empower her students in their pursuit of higher education. Kate believes in each student's unique voice and story, skillfully guiding them to articulate their experiences in a way that stands out from the competition. Outside of work, Kate enjoys a perfect Sunday afternoon with a hot vinyasa yoga class, a Wimhoff cold plunge, and a slice of New York pizza.

If interested in joining the board, please reach out to Jesse Roselin, jesse@tutorcorps.com

Donate Now

To donate to the Tutor Corps Foundation, please click on the link below.