Online Tutoring - Elementary School 

Volunteers will work one-on-one with a 2nd-5th grade student outside of the Zoom classroom hours, either during the school day or after-school. Volunteers will use the same online tools the student is already using for class. 

Volunteers will connect with their student on the same day and time each week and work on reading, writing or math. No prior experience is needed as we will train you in curriculum and how to use online learning tools. Most ASM volunteers support students in literacy through a technique called Guided Reading. Math support is also an option, determined by teacher request. All Students Matter does not introduce curriculum, rather we support existing district curriculum and follow teacher direction.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up and volunteer. We look forward to supporting you in our new online tutoring program.

Kerrin Meinhardt

This spring, as students moved to remote learning and an online classroom, Kerrin became a pen pal with students during their letter writing unit as well as dedicating time to tutoring students online. “One student had been reading a long chapter book with me when her school closed. Both of us were so happy to reconnect in the online classroom so we could finish the story together. In fact, she and I continue to read together this summer.”

Kerrin has volunteered for several years and connected deeply with her teacher and students. In addition to working with students during her assigned classroom time, Kerrin arrives early to organize books in the classroom library and stays late to talk with students and share stories during recess. She has attended field trips with her class, riding in the school bus with them and going to an art museum, a children’s concert and a special Halloween event.

Marion McGregor

Marion has been volunteering to support Ravenswood students for many years. Why does Marion choose to volunteer with ASM?

“I always believed that all children deserve an equal opportunity to learn. ASM is trying very hard to improve the challenges that the students from East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park are experiencing. All Students Matter is an association which brings not only support and care, but also kindness to the students and helps them grow academically and emotionally.”