After School Tutor

About the Organization

MEP is a 501c3 founded by the Sisters of Mercy in Southwest Detroit. While our foundation is providing one-to-one tutoring for economically disadvantaged girls, MEP continues to expand its educational programming for girls in grades 2-12 as well as adding GED preparation, adult basic education, and workforce development for women.

• Girls' Program – 72 served in 2024-25
  • One-to-one afterschool tutoring offered three times per week in reading or math.
  • Includes shared meal and activity time sponsored by community organizations and aligned supporters.
  • College and Career Readiness program supports high schoolers in their journey to becoming young professionals.
  • Extra-curricular afterschool STEM clubs for various grade levels.
• Women's Program – 16 GEDs earned in 2025-26
  • Comprehensive adult basic education and GED courses that support women from diverse academic backgrounds.
  • Six instructors/tutors that work to help each woman meet their goals.
  • Workforce development provides supplemental programming such as lunch and learns, external educational experiences from various community partners, and more.

Mercy Education Project (MEP) is a learning community that believes every girl has a right to reach her full potential. MEP focuses on math and reading improvement with evidence-based, one-to-one tutoring for girls grades 2-12.

About the Role

Volunteer tutors are needed in-person for a once-a-week commitment from 5:30–6:30 pm during the school year (September–May). Our one-to-one afterschool tutoring program fosters meaningful relationships that support the whole student. No prep required! Online software with built-in lessons is provided, as well as additional resources if needed.

We help girls who are one or more years behind their grade level in reading or math to gain the academic confidence they need to succeed in school.

Can’t make the full school year commitment? Substitute tutors are also needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one tutoring in reading or math to girls in grades 2-12.
• Use provided online software with built-in lessons (no prep required).
• Support students in building academic confidence and skills.
• Commit to a once-a-week, in-person session (5:30–6:30 pm) during the school year (September–May).
• Substitute tutors may fill in as needed.

Requirements

• Complete an application form.
• Pass a background check.
• Complete online training modules and in-person training as part of the onboarding process.