Become A Tutor

Tutors Impacting Public Schools (TIPS) impacts students, teachers, and school communities, providing representative, culturally responsive classroom tutors to enable student and school success. TIPS serves over 2000 students in grades K-12 each year, in partnerships with schools across the Puget Sound region. We offer in-person tutoring, and provide competitive pay, classroom experience, training, and access to professional education networks for college/university students, career-switchers, and community members who seek to bring their knowledge, interest, and diverse experience to make a difference for children and youth. 

The TIPS model emphasizes collaboration among schools, community partners, TIPS and caring, culturally responsive adults who can provide consistent learning support for students. We hire and train tutors for school placements to improve student success, support teacher and school needs, and enrich public school classrooms. Tutors may serve as circulating classroom assistants, lead small groups, or provide individual academic, emotional, or social support at school sites during regular school hours.