Tutors of the Month – June 2016
Skid Row Learning Center – Sahand Pirbadian and Pouye Sedighian. One of the main character traits we help the students learn is teamwork. The wonderful husband and wife team of …
Ask A Tutor Tuesday – 5/17/2016
Question: “I’ve been working in a small residential group home for three months where there are usually three-five male teens. The staff don’t seem very encouraging about continuing over the …
Gear Up For Summer: Summer Preparation Event
You’re invited to Gear Up For Summer at the Skid Row Learning Center! Pick up free supplies and books for summer academics and projects Meet other tutors, mingle, and enjoy …
Tutors of the Month – May 2016
Skid Row Learning Center – Osmond Cruz. In his own words: As I was looking for volunteer opportunities, I stumbled upon School on Wheels. On my first day of tutoring, …
The President’s Volunteer Service Award Recipients 2016
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, a group of our volunteers were awarded with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Here are a few photos of the tutors who received awards. …
Ask A Tutor Tuesday – 4/12/2016
Question: “I tutor a 6 year old at a public library. We have been meeting at the public tables near the computer area, and I find he is very easily …
Tutors of the Month – April 2016
Region 2 – South LA – Doug O’Connell. Doug made a video describing his tutoring experience with School on Wheels. In the video, Doug says he is honored to be …
Ask A Tutor Tuesday – 3/8/2016
Question: “My 7th grade student always seems to want to end our sessions early, after we have completed homework. I try to work on additional material with my student but …
Tutors of the Month – March 2016
Skid Row Learning Center – Holly Norman. The Skid Row Learning Center helps students after school who live, amongst other places, at the Union Rescue Mission. Sometimes students have such …
Ask A Tutor Tuesday – 2/16/2016
Question: I am a new volunteer tutor at a group home in Monrovia. The location currently only has 2 tutors to 8 students who go in only once a week. …