In May each year, students, teachers, and tutors respond to Los Ayudantes annual survey to document and reflect on the improvement in students' English language literacy and U.S. cultural awareness.  

Impact for Students

  • More individualized attention and time for in depth work in areas of challenge
  • Personal connection and encouragement that inspires students to persist in difficult learning
  • An opportunity for additional skills practice, constructive feedback and lots of encouragement
"Thank you for helping me in spelling.  It was fun because I can now spell better.  And I can spell better longer words.  I will miss you" - Alex, MIT Student

Impact for Teachers

  • Multiply teachers’ ability to work one-on-one or in small groups with students
  • Bring focused, small group skills practice to an entire classroom of students
  • Engage students with interesting curriculum and personalized support and attention
"My students receive quality assistance in smaller groups than I could do on my own, and I have an opportunity to focus on the student who are left with me.  I notice an increase in the quality of work the students turn in after working with Los Ayudantes.  Its as if they see what is actually expected AND that they are able to work to that level. Then they seem to try to reproduce that level on later work." - Minda Hurd, Language Arts teacher at McKinely Institute of Technology

Impact for Schools

  • Helps schools to provide greater support for students who demonstrate limited English proficiency
  • Provides additional human and curriculum resources at no cost to schools
  • Helps students gain grade level proficiency in English language skills and accompanying cultural literacy
"Los Ayudantes has had a significant impact on student achievement.  Los Ayudantes tutors work one-on-one with students or in small groups, which gives students a safe place to learn and allows tutors to tailor instruction to meet the students' individual needs" - Jennifer Knopf, Assistant Vice Principal, McKinley Institute of Technology

Impact for Volunteers

Knowing they've made a difference in the lives of students!
Whose life will you impact today?