Tutoring Options

Need Homework Help?

 In-Person Help:

  • Al Exito

The Partner on Call program offers assistance to all students.  They will send a tutor to your home.  In fact, they serve up to 60 different languages!  Al Exito can provide help with academics, technology, provide food, and help with siblings. For more information contact (515) 650 – 2644 or Compaalexito@gmail.com

  • John R. Grubb YMCA (1611 11th)

Are you taking a math, science or technology class and struggling with homework? We can help middle and high school science, technology, and math students. Please bring your book, homework assignments, your school ID, and a positive attitude.  Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  If you have any questions, please contact David at (515) 229-3277.

  • Urban Dreams (601 Forest Ave.)

The academic support lab at Urban Dreams is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-6pm. There are 15 student spots available each day. Please call ahead to arrange your seat: 515-288-4742.

  • Zion Church (4300 Beaver Ave.)

Drop-in Homework Time. There is bandwidth for 20 students to do their virtual class work and homework in the cafeteria. New tables and chairs, socially distanced, are available for participants. We are open to help Monday-Friday from 9-3 p.m.

 

Virtual Help:

  • Al Exito

The Partner on Call program offers assistance to all students.  They offer virtual tutoring, but they will also send a tutor to your home.  In fact, they serve up to 60 different languages!  Al Exito can provide help with academics, technology, provide food, and help with siblings. For more information contact (515) 650 – 2644 or Compaalexito@gmail.com

  • Evelyn K. Davis Center

The Tutor Heroes program offers virtual tutoring for grades 6th- 12th on Mondays- Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  For more information, e-mail Jason Vang at jcvang1@dmacc.edu or call Google Voice # – (515) 519-0302. To register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpp5ouggUePmmjC6Xx9WvsSnc0zam805RWvy2lyDRwyhGmhw/viewform

  • Genesis

Due to COVID-19 health precautions, Genesis Youth Foundation (GYF) would like to extend their online at-home tutoring program to assist underserved refugee and immigrant youth.

Parents are encouraged to get in touch with GYF about this program by registering here:
https://www.genesisyouthfoundation.org/events-1/learn-at-home/form

  • Hoover Teachers

All teachers have office hours and are eager to help you but you need to reach out so they know you are struggling.  Please don’t wait another day, it will just get worse!

  • United Way 211 Homework Helpers Hotline

Simply Dial 211 and ask for Homework Help. Homework Helpers are available Sunday – Thursday from 4pm-8pm.