In-person Tutor/Mentor

Life-changing role models needed!

Tutoring Chicago is a free one-to-one tutoring program for students in grades 1-10.

During the 2025-2026 school year, Tutoring Chicago will offer both in-person and digital tutoring options to our tutors/students from late September to late May.

Tutors are methodically matched one-to-one with a student to work with and support their academic goals and progression within 1 of our 4 programs by way of in-person or virtual sessions. Tutors are given the opportunity to select the program, grade level, tutoring site, evening and method. Tutors are given the tools, training, resources, materials and support to guide their sessions regardless of previous experience. All tutors deliver the power of education and have the opportunity to impact, inspire and empower. 

In-person tutoring is offered at the following locations:

• Lincoln Park/Near North at the St. Vincent de Paul Center, 2145 N Halsted St. 

CTA Red, Brown, Purple, #8, #74. Free parking in a garage under the building.

• Near West Side/West Loop at The Salvation Army Community Center, 1 N Ogden Ave.

CTA Green, and Pink, #9, #20. Free parking in the lot. 

• Hyde Park/Southside at Ace Tech, 5410 S State St.

CTA Green, #29, #55. Free parking in the lot. 

No special skills, no experience or background in education is necessary. Above all the willingness to be there and the desire to impact, inspire and empower a student. Being present is all it takes. One and a half hours per week is enough to change a kid's life.

Our Mission
Delivering the power of education through one-to-one tutoring

Our Vision
Brighter futures for all of Chicago’s children
 

Our Values
Education is empowering. We believe that through one-to-one relationships with supportive tutors, students facing economic barriers can access brighter futures. Our mission, programs and delivery are centered in these values. We believe that all children regardless of economics, race, cultural background, gender identity or neighborhood are valuable, capable of greatness and have the right to the following:

• A diverse representation of supportive adults who know them as individuals, value their needs and aspirations, and expose pathways for their success
• Abundant exposure to knowledge, effective instruction, high quality resources, and critical technology
• A secure sense of belonging and community that contributes to a healthy growth mindset
• Accessible learning environments where role models are plentiful and a positive relationship with learning is encouraged