Current Tutors

Thank you for being a part of the Forward Scholars tutoring team!

Frequently Asked Questions

If I have questions, who do I contact?

Please direct questions about the program to your Site Coordinator. Your Site Coordinator will reach out to appropriate school staff or Dr. Streiff-Stuessy if further action is needed. 

What if I’m going to be absent?

If you know at least one week in advance that you’ll be absent due to appointments, pre-planned events, vacations, etc., fill out the tutor absence form. This helps our Site Coordinators and Admin Assistant plan for your absence so all students can still receive tutoring. If the plans change or get cancelled, reach out to our Admin Assistant to update it by emailing admin@forwardscholars.org. 

If you are entering an absence AFTER NOON on a Friday for the following week Monday or Tuesday, please keep in mind it will not be seen until Monday morning. Please reach out to your Site Coordinator as well as filling out this form.

What if I have an unplanned absence?

Reach out to your Site Coordinator directly if something urgent/unplanned comes up and you can no longer make it to tutoring! The sooner they know, the better so an alternate plan can be put in place.

Tutoring Recording & Key Materials

Tutor Training Slides 2025-2026

Tutor Training Part 1 (Logistics and Relationship Building)
Logistics 1-Pager
Tutor Calender (Mon/Wed) - Barbee only
Tutor Calendar (Mon/Wed) - Half Day Wednesday/Friday Make-Up
Tutor Calendar (Tues/Thurs)
Relationship Building Article: Relationships Matter: Student Connection Is Key to Building an Impactful Tutoring Program
Relationship Building Lesson: All About Me Bag
How to Teach Growth Mindset

Tutor Training Part 2 (Lesson Plan Components)
How to Teach the Alphabet Chart
How to Teach the Blends Chart

How to Teach Sight Word Cards

Staff Contact Information

Tutor Referrals

Do you know someone who is interested in volunteering with Forward Scholars? Get them connected!  Our Become a Tutor webpage offers an overview of our tutoring program and is a great place to start!  

Or contact us for more information at admin@forwardscholars.org or 414-301-2195.

Once they are ready to volunteer as a regular tutor, substitute tutor, or a volunteer in other ways, make sure they fill out the commitment form. This is how they initiate volunteering with Forward Scholars! Someone from our team will be in touch within 2 business days.