Study Buddies Connect’s Mission
A free and innovative virtual tutoring service for under-resourced school-age children. Launched and developed by Peggy Schleiff and Gail Geronemus, SBC provides one-on-one academic support for students by pairing them with volunteer tutors who typically meet 30-60 minutes once or twice a week. Together, they work on reading books, working on homework, and, for older student, practicing executive functioning skills.
Peggy Schleiff and Gail Geronemus
Our Programs
Individualized Tutoring
“One-on-one tutoring design to help students with their literacy and math skills, as well as provide mentorship. Each buddy pairs meets one or two times a week. “
Math Pods
“A learning group of 3-5 students that will be led by one tutor and will practice fundamentals of mathematics twice a week. “
Phase II
“Our highest achievers now move into a year long Phase II program that will focus on executive functioning skills like time management, effective communication, and self-advocacy. This prepares them for future success in school and life before they graduate from the program at the end of the year.”
Reading Screening
“We offer free screenings of students to better guide parents and tutor on what the student should focus on in their reading development. “
Want to volunteer?
If you are interested in being a volunteer or tutor, please complete this form and one of our staff will reach out to you.