Our Tutor Wall of Love

My student Hattie continues to amaze me! She just began second grade but I now have her reading at an accelerated level close to fourth grade. I cannot be more proud of her!

Honestly there are a few things more inspiring than watching a kid that was struggling to communicate in English and falling behind two grade levels begin to really blossom and thrive and express t...

Stevie is an amazing student! Per his ELA IXL Skills he is excelling in his vocabulary and reading! He is not afraid of a challenge and goes after it head on. I cannot be more proud of him!

I absolutely love Learn To Be so much. In fact, I discovered my passion for tutoring and teaching others from this website. Ganesha has been such a lovely student in guiding me to being an amazing ...

As I was researching ways to use my training, experience, and resources in retirement, I came across this question: “What do you enjoy doing so much that you would work for free doing it?"    The a...

This was my first time volunteering and it felt fulfilling. It is disheartening to learn of the disparity within today’s educational climate but if I can make a contribution then it is all for the ...

I love this website because it allows me to truly connect with students, provide leadership, work on my character, and truly become a better person for both God and myself.

Watching my student’s growth has been incredibly rewarding. She has become more confident in her reading skills with each session, and reaching the 200-question milestone was the result of consiste...

Although I was nervous during my first session, I’m glad I was able to work with my student and help her practice reading. It was definitely a new experience for me, but I learned a lot from it and...

I have been tutoring Sadra, a now 11 year old boy, for the past two years. Sadra is from Iran. His first language is Persian. His second is Turkish. English is his third language, but he is incredi...

At the beginning of my student's tutoring journey, we would barely finish a lesson in the hour that we worked together. Now in such a short amount of time, not only are we finishing the lessons, bu...

Hi. My name is Larry G, and I'm from New York City (originally Manhattan and currently the Bronx). For over 35 years, I worked in private schools and also in Lehman College's summer program, teachi...

 What I appreciate most about Learn To Be is how it connects students with dedicated tutors who take the time to explain concepts clearly and patiently. It creates a supportive learning environment...

Retiring after a career of 52 years as a registered nurse, and most recently as a manager in a home care agency, I did not have any concrete plans for myself. I did not want to lose my identity and...

I have been tutoring with Learn To Be for nearly 2 years now and participating in tutor corps has been an invaluable experience to me. I have met great students and learned many skills. I have lear...

My favorite thing about Learn To Be is how supportive and engaging it is for both students and tutors! The platform is incredibly easy to use, which makes tutoring sessions smooth and enjoyable. My...

My favorite thing about Learn To Be is being able to see the excitement and joy that the students have on their face when they realize how much they have improved.

My student was failing all his subjects. After 7 months he has all A's and B's.

I wish to thank Learn To Be for the opportunity to become one of their esteemed tutors.  I retired in October 2025 after having been a registered nurse for 52 years and most recently a manager in a...

I love seeing the smile on my students' faces when they understand something new I teach them

Her knowledge and confidence in math is growing exponentially! 

As a LTB tutor, my favorite thing about this organization is how organized it is. I love how everything runs smoothly and is set up for the tutors. I don't have to look very far to get help or even...

My name is Larry Gevirtz, and I'm a retired teacher from New York City.  I've been involved with LearnToBe for several years now, and have achieved over 450 hours of tutoring with various students ...

Just a year with my ESL student and she has improved in spades! She is having full conversations with me in English and I am so proud of how far we have come. From the alphabet to this- it was a wi...

Before LTB, I used to have "aha" moments by myself; Now, I give kids their own! It makes me happy to see kids enjoy unraveling the mysteries of Math rather than getting frustrated over them.

 Volunteering with Learn To Be has been one of the most rewarding parts of my medical school journey. I tutor high school chemistry and physics, and I’ve loved building real relationships with stud...

I love tutoring through Learn To Be, and your efforts allow me to continue tutoring!

I love LTB! Meeting new children, helping them, it's so rewarding! You get a lot of experience as to how to teach, and it improves your socializing and communication skills. I'm so happy I joined L...

Tutoring is such an enjoyable experience! It has helped me advance my collaboration and critical thinking skills. 

My name is Rafaella, and I have been a tutor with Learn To Be since early September. Being part of this platform has been such a rewarding experience. It has allowed me to develop my communication ...

I just want to say that I completed my first tutor session and it was a blast. Thank you for this opportunity and the platform.

I started tutoring a student in math about 6 weeks ago who is taking a class his senior year in high school that he failed over the summer. I am happy to report that he scored an 86% on his first t...

Learn To Be has been a great organization for me to be a part of! I have been able to grow individually, obtain a deeper perspective and acknowledgement of learning, and develop different teaching ...

My student has been growing by leaps and bounds since she started with Learn To Be!

I really enjoyed tutoring over the summer; it gave me a meaningful way to contribute! The AI feature was very convenient in finding ways to teach concepts in a ways that my students understood!

Learn To Be (LTB) has been one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had with a nonprofit. Not only have I been given the opportunity to help students and watch them grow and thrive in their ...

My favorite thing about Learn To Be is that I can connect with students and their families to help them better.

Dear Learn To Be, My name is Meenakshi, and I am a high school senior from New Jersey. I have been with Learn To Be for over 3 years now, have completed over 615 hours of tutoring, and have had th...

Learn To Be is really an impactful organization and I am glad to be volunteering here. Today my student was struggling with all 4 vocabulary words I presented. Once I taught her root words and how ...

My first time tutoring on this website went absolutely amazing. It was really nice and she was such a wonderful kid.

My favorite thing about Learn To Be is how meaningful even one hour can be. I just had my first session today, and it felt so good to help my student with reading. It’s amazing how something as sim...

After 10 hours of one on one tutoring with a grade 2 student, I've noticed immense improvement in his overall reading capabilities. Prior to the tutoring classes he often struggled and was unintere...

I have a rising 5th grader who hates being tutored. She for sure can't help that! Since her mom said one area the student needs help with is understanding vocabulary, I started teaching her Greek a...

Hello from Miss Dawn.   I have been with LTB since last November.   I am a tutor and reading/writing is my specialty.   I have enjoyed each and every student I have connected with.  It feels good w...

After, 10 hours of tutoring, my student  began to gain a well-rounded understanding of 8th grade math. It took some trial and error, yet as he took notes more and more he began to get a long-lastin...

My student that I taught, was able to catch up on her missing homework as well as finish her recent worksheets that she had. She did exceptionally despite her disability. After 3-4 sessions she sta...

"I improved a lot and feel a lot more confident about my exam," were the words my student told me on my last session. Learn To Be has shown me that I can create a meaningful impact on a student's a...

Learn To Be is an amazing company that supports those who need it. Being able to share my knowledge and knowing that there is no barrier for families in recieving it.

 My favorite thing about Learn To Be is the genuine connection it fosters between tutors and students. It’s not just about academics — it's about building confidence, consistency, and trust. I’ve h...

Learn to Be is an incredible resource I think everyone should be aware of. It's really changed my perspective on teaching and has helped me create so many unforgettable memories with the sweetest a...

Student was really proud of herself and having great fun realizing that she actually can learn multiplication facts! 

Working with Learn To Be for the past two years has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. As a tutor, I've had the opportunity to build meaningful, one-on-one connections with stud...

Today meant a lot to me since I saw he progress immediately as my student started to grasp on to double digit subtraction. I've always loved working with him since his enthusiasm brightens my day. ...

My student is a very enthusiastic and polite student. She is very regular.Parents support her so much. Father is very particular in seeing the progress in every chapter. He has sent notes of apprec...

I am looking forward to this incredible opportunity! I looked at the wall of love, and it is so inspiring. I am ready to help kids build a stronger educational standing and will commit to helping i...

As a learn to be tutor, I have learned a lot. I have learned how to teach students with different educational needs and how to connect with students from different backgrounds. I have tutored stude...

I have been working with Hannah D. for nearly a year and have loved every minute of it. We get along so well, we connect on an awesome level, she makes me laugh, and she is very diligent and hard w...

"Because of your help with my Sudoku homework, I've gotten really interested in Sudoku, and better at it. Now I even help my friends do their Sudoku homework! Thank you so much!"

The impact that Learn to Be has had on the students I have tutored is genuinely inspiring. I remember one particular child on the verge of being held back in third grade. He was struggling not only...

Learn To Be is a super supportive community that allows students and tutors to establish strong, mutual connections. As a tutor, while watching my students progress little by little, I‘ve noticed t...

Tutoring with Learn To Be has been such a rewarding experience. Watching my students' confidence grow—seeing that ‘aha!’ moment when something clicks—is the best feeling. The flexibility of the pla...

My favorite thing about LTB is having the opportunity to help people from underserved communities. Everyone deserves an education, and LTB understands this. Being able to get a student to finally u...

What I love about Learn To Be, is being able to witness my student's growth and progress in elementary mathematics. He gets a little bit more confident every time! Hearing him become proud of himse...

Being a tutor with Learn To Be has given me the opportunity to interact with young students helping them achieve their highest potential. I especially like working with elementary school kids to le...

My experience as a tutor since I was in 10th grade definitely changed who I am. Being able to tutor helped me to understand others better and to see others in a different perspective. It helped me ...

Working with Mia is by far the most rewarding part of my week! Getting to see her smile and excitedly explain a concept once she understands it is incredibly rewarding. Mia is the best student ever!!

Learn to Be has increased my confidence in my skill and ability to teach others. It has also allowed me to get to know people and families and build relationships with them. LTB has taught me the s...

Learn to Be is an amazing organization, and joining it has been one of the highlights of my year. As someone who always had access to quality education, it brings me so much joy to be able to see m...

My favorite thing about Learn To Be is being granted the chance to alter the way students think about school. There have been many times throughout elementary, middle, and high school that I have d...

My favorite thing about LearnToBe is how inclusive and accommodating it is, I can gain volunteer hours while teaching something I am truly passionate about!

My favorite thing about Learn To Be is how easily they allow for all different types of students to reach towards success. They also provide a great resource for teenagers and young adults to be ab...

My favorite thing about Learn To Be is that I can make a difference for students. Though tutoring is a job for many, I think that volunteer tutoring (when affordable) is overwhelmingly more rewardi...

I have been volunteering at Learn To Be for close to an year now. I have to say that helping other kids and fellow students with their academics has been so rewarding for me in many ways. It is so ...

My favorite thing about Learn To Be is how it transcends the typical tutoring experience. Although I began volunteering as a tutor with Learn To Be only in March 2024, the journey has been incredib...

One of my students had been working so hard for the past months to understand the concept of counting and especially the larger numbers. Last session something just clicked and she just went off sa...

My favorite part about Learn To Be is how flexible the hours are. Since tutors can volunteer from home and decide on their tutoring hours, Learn To Be makes getting volunteer hours extremely easy a...

What I love most about Learn To Be is the personalized approach to education. It’s incredibly rewarding to see students, grasp challenging concepts and build confidence in their abilities. The plat...

Learn To Be allows me, a high school junior, to make a positive contribution to the lives of so many other young people. The sense of fulfillment I receive from seeing children begin to love learni...

Tutoring at LTB is a surefire way to be able to expand your reach on the immediate community to the whole country. Although my first experience tutoring felt uncertain and almost "foreign" the staf...

I greatly enjoy tutoring on Learn To Be. The platform is outstanding and very easy to use. The people running the organization are excellent and truly dedicated to helping our youth. The students a...

Learn to Be is an amazing website that helps under-resourced students with amazing education. I love the website because I can educate the students to the best of my ability

My favorite thing about Learn To Be is the fact that we're not just some random person who calls online once or twice a week. We become a part of them, even if we don't realize it. Our actions, our...

I've honestly been avoiding writing this because I haven't been exactly sure how to put into words how much I've loved every minute I've spent with Learn To Be. I am relatively new to the Learn To ...

I've enjoyed being a volunteer tutor for the Learn To Be program for several years now, with over 200 hours of tutoring to my credit, and I am truly thankful for this great opportunity. What makes...

My name is Harvey Brodsky. I am a retired teacher. Learn To Be has been a tremendous asset in two ways. Firstly it allows students to access help in subject(s) that they wouldn’t otherwise be able ...

Davon is hilarious and he loves to learn! I absolutely love being his tutor.