Our Services
Reading Comprehension
Students will learn to use reasoning, context clues, and background knowledge to better understand texts that they read. In the process, they will gain fluency and knowledge of new vocabulary words.
Test Preparation
Students will prepare for standardized tests like the PARCC, MCAS, and ISEE by doing practice questions and tests. They will learn how to use test-taking strategies.
English as a Second Language
Students will develop confidence in writing, speaking, reading, and listening to English. They will learn about proper grammatical structures in English and use those skills to increase their fluency in English.
Communication
Our program offers workshops for tutors to learn about Asian American families and culture. Many of the tutors are actually alumni of JQES.
Math
Students will learn the foundations of math according to the standard for their grade. For example, they will practice skills like adding, subtracting, dividing, fractions, decimals, and algebra by doing practice problems.
Writing
Students will learn to express their thoughts and use critical thinking to write descriptive writing pieces. They will learn to write opinionated pieces, persuasive texts, and use background knowledge in their writing.
Our Mission Statement
Here at A Helping Tutor, we aim to give enrichment, support, and an inclusive community to low-income, immigrant, or ESL families through tutoring. Our services are open to grades 1-5, and it's 100% free.
Academic Tutoring
Based on registration responses, a tutor and student will be matched based on language and educational needs. From there, the tutor will arrange a schedule with the student and their parents for their tutoring sessions. Tutors will reach out to students and parents with a personal Zoom link Over an hour-long session, the student and tutor will learn the material from math, English language arts, English as a second language, or test preparation. The tutor's teaching resources will ensure that the student stays engaged with the lesson.
Community Building
Every month, we host community-building events for our tutors and students. Students have the option of choosing one of two calls. One call will host a movie night, where we will vote on as a group, and the other will host a game night.
