Our Services
TeenOpps Tutoring
TeenOpps offers a Summer Math Skills Sharpener Program for students in 3rd-8th grades. In this program, high school teens with demonstrated academic excellence in mathematics are available to help younger students review math concepts learned during the previous school year. This program is open to students from all districts. One-on-one instruction. Learn more about some of our tutors here.
Math Review Resources
What topics will our tutors review with your child? Parents have two options:
- Parents can purchase (through our organization or on their own) an age-appropriate Summer Math Skills Sharpener Book published by Tri-C Publications for use during their tutoring sessions. Summer Skills books are widely used by parents and schools to maintain student academic skills over the summer. Each book costs $20. Parents can find out more information about this series at Summer Skills, or
- Parents can identify a topic(s) that they would like our tutors to focus on during tutoring sessions (See list of potential topics). TeenOpps will provide age appropriate instructional materials related to the selected topic(s).
- $20/hour
- $10/half hour
- plus cost of optional Summer Skills review book ($20.00/book)
- June 18 (Pierson Library)
- June 25 (Pierson Library)
- July 2 (Shelburne Town Hall)
- July 9 (Shelburne Town Hall)
- July 16 (Shelburne Town Hall)
- July 23 (Pierson Library)
- July 30 (Pierson Library)
- August 6 (Pierson Library)
- August 13 (Pierson Library)
- Your Name
- Your Contact Information
- Your Child's Name and Current Grade
- A list of your preferred time slots.
- Please specify whether you would like to (a) purchase a Summer Math Skills Sharpener Book (specify grade review desired) or (b) focus on deepening student understanding of particular math topics (please specify which ones).
- Math Facts Fluency
- Mathematical Operations
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Percents
- Signed Numbers
- Absolute Value
- Properties of Numbers
- Order of Operations
- Linear Equations
- Exponential Growth
- Writing Mathematical Expressions
- Simplifying Expressions
- Solving for x – One Step
- Solving for x – Two Step
- Solving Story Problems
- Solving Simultaneous Equations
- Functions
Please note that our tutors will not administer assessments to identify topics that need strengthening nor will they teach brand new concepts that have not been previously introduced to students. What our service will provide is a safe, supportive environment where younger students can practice and deepen their understanding of previously introduced math content, in the company of truly exceptional young adult role models.
Rates
The following rate schedule will apply:
Please note that payment of $20.00 to cover the cost of the review book must be made two weeks prior to the first tutoring session to ensure timely receipt of the resource.
Locations
Shelburne Town Hall Activity Room (first floor, across from gym)
Pierson Library, Shelburne (conference room)
Available Dates
Parents may reserve one hour or 1/2 hour time slots during the time frames listed below.
10 am - 1 pm, T W TH during the following weeks:
Reservations
Spaces are limited and reservations are accepted on a first come first serve basis. To reserve your tutoring sessions, please email Sarah Vincent and include the following information:
We will follow up to confirm your reservation and place order for appropriate Summer Skills review material, as appropriate.
Questions?
Please email Susan Grasso or call her at 802.825.8808.
Tutors
All of our teen tutors have completed their junior or senior years of high school, are exceptional students and have, at a minimum, completed high school level Algebra I and II, Geometry and Trig/Pre-Calc.
Elijah is a junior at Champlain Valley Union High School. He runs track and is passionate about environmental stewardship. With others in CVU's Environmental Action Club, Elijah worked to reduce the school's energy consumption by 10%.
Elspeth is a junior at Champlain Valley Union High School. She plays Varsity and AAU basketball, loves to read and works part-time at the Pierson Library. Elspeth has a wicked sense of humor and is always ready to try new things.
Avni is a junior at South Burlington High School. She is active in sports and several high school clubs, including student government. She was a member of the 2011 US student team that participated in the International Earth Science Olympiad in Modena, Italy. Avni is a very talented writer and hopes to incorporate writing into her future.
Emma is a junior at Champlain Valley Union High School. She is active in sports and Key Club, and she works part-time at the Shelburne Meat Market. Emma is also an avid reader and adventure seeker! She loves all things French and hopes to spend a college junior year abroad there.
Emily is a junior at Champlain Valley Union High School. Her passion is tennis, but she is also active in her church and CVU's Key Club. Last year, she, with her tennis partner, won the state doubles championship! Her sweet and kind personality belies her determination to excel.
Grace is a junior at Champlain Valley Union High School. She is active in sports, and CVU's Student Government and Environmental Action Club. Grace is also an amazing violinist who is a member of the Vermont Youth Orchestra. Grace combines her enthusiasm for community service and the arts with a deep interest in science and is considering a career in scientific research.
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