Project: Universal Minds is a program that brings students at the University of Toronto closer to their community. It’s a volunteer-based tutoring program for struggling high school students in schools near our campus. You’ll meet one-on-one with a student either in person at a local school or using an online meeting platform (like Zoom). This program is different from other programs in that it’s a free tutoring service for high school students.
As university students our tutors serve as much as mentors as they do teachers as they are showing high school students the opportunities available to them in post-secondary education. Project: Universal Minds currently offers tutoring in Math, Science and English, tutors are free to select a particular tutoring discipline, but are not limited to sticking to one subject when tutoring.
To satisfy the program’s requirements each tutor must meet with their student for a minimum of one hour per week (CCR recognized program).
The beauty of this tutoring program is tutors have the freedom to meet with their students at a time that fits their own schedules.
Both Undergrad and Graduate students at the University of Toronto are welcome to apply for this program. It’s perfect for hands on teaching experience or serving as a prerequisite for teacher’s college. It’s also a fantastic way to regularly get involved with the community.
If you have any questions regarding the program or are interested in getting involved please contact the co-coordinator Gavin Nowlan: gavin.nowlan@utoronto.ca
2024 Project: Universal Minds Application