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Reading is at the heart of everything we do.
Cluster helps students learn in a digital world.
Tutors and students know that learning can be FUN.
Homework help is always a top priority.
The key to a lasting tutor-student relationship is one-to-one learning.
Our libraries offer books, flash cards, and other educational supplies.
Volunteer spotlight: Cathy Kelso and Vicki Schnure
Cluster Tutoring is lucky to have two more math experts serving as volunteers. But they're not just helping and coaching: Cathy Kelso developed a whole new curriculum for … [Read More...] about Volunteer spotlight: Cathy Kelso and Vicki Schnure
Volunteer spotlight: Mary Sue Voth and Debbie Morris
Think of them as the "tag team" of Cluster Tutoring librarians. Mary Sue Voth and Debbie Morris both wanted to volunteer their time and talents at Cluster Tutoring. But both … [Read More...] about Volunteer spotlight: Mary Sue Voth and Debbie Morris
Cluster’s Annual Report: Another year of learning
Cluster Tutoring keeps finding new ways to have positive effects on learning. Whether it’s enrolling even more students in our second summer program, enhancing student math skills … [Read More...] about Cluster’s Annual Report: Another year of learning
Donate to Improve the Life of a Child
All funds help us provide one-to-one tutoring and mentoring for 115 kids from the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's west side. Your donations are greatly appreciated and 100% tax deductible.
Tutoring Updates
The final nights of tutoring for 2018 are December 18 and 20. On those nights, students also can redeem incentive points they've earned for reading, homework, and more at the YEA! store (You've Earned an Award).
Students & Families
A caring, committed volunteer can make a lasting difference in the life of a child, regardless of the child's current level of academic ability. Cluster accepts new students in grades K-8, with priority enrollment going to students in K-3. Students may remain in the program through grade 12. MORE >>
Tutors
You don’t need special training to be a tutor - just patience, a desire to help, and 90 minutes one night a week during the school year. The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive, and tutors find they get as much out of the program as their students. MORE >>
Read to Succeed
Because reading is the key to academic success, Cluster has a focus on literacy. Our Structured Reading project, which is overseen by a certified reading specialist, has produced great results. MORE >>
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Cluster Tutoring is a nonprofit, community-based organization that provides free one-to-one tutoring to more than 100 students primarily in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago’s West Side.
Contact Information
clustertutoring@ clustertutoring.org
Cluster Tutoring
5460 W. Augusta Blvd.
Chicago, Illinois 60651