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Empower the Next Generation: Become a Math Mentor!

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ORGANIZATION: Common Denominator

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Are you ready to make a real impact? Join Common Denominator in our mission to help in-need middle school students excel in math and build confidence through tutoring with a mentorship approach. Our goal is to ensure that students connect math to their everyday experiences and develop a keen interest in how math relates to themselves and the world around them.

As a volunteer, you’ll create a supportive and uplifting environment where students can explore, discover, and achieve those unforgettable "ah-ha" moments. With your guidance, they’ll strengthen Common Core math skills and discover new possibilities for their future.

Why Volunteer with Us?

  • Be part of a life-changing experience for young learners.

  • Gain access to ongoing training and professional development to set you up for success.

  • Join a community of like-minded changemakers committed to educational equity.

Commitment & Schedule

  • Participate in one weekly session for 20 weeks from mid-October through May.

  • Sessions last 1 to 1.5 hours, with options to mentor virtually or in-person.

  • Choose from flexible session times that fit your schedule:

In-Person Sessions

  • Saturdays: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Boys and Girls Club, Harlem)

  • Saturdays: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Brooklyn Public Library, Bushwick)

What You Need

  • A heart full of kindness, compassion, and patience.

  • A desire to make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners.

Together, we’ll make math exciting, accessible, and empowering for every student. Let’s change the world-one equation at a time

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About Common Denominator

Location:

Common Denominator c/o Top Honors, Inc., P.O. Box 2009, New York, NY 10163, US

Mission Statement

To help underperforming NYC middle school students master fundamental math skills so that they have a strong foundation upon which they may develop critical thinking skills used in real life situations.

Description

Common Denominator, formerly known as Top Honors, is a not-for-profit, mathematics tutoring program that helps reinforce basic mathematical skills for middle school students. Common Denominator's unique and structured curriculum focuses on math concepts, real-life examples, and incorporates competitive mathematics-driven games that motivate students to learn.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations New York, NY 10031

(40.827023,-73.950676)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Youth Services
  • Child Development

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Days and Times: This program begins in October 2024 and is facilitated in person every Saturday for 90-minute intervals
  • Special skills or requirements: Kindness, compassion, and patience.

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