Aspire Education empowers students through
transformational academic mentorship.

What We Do

From one-on-one tutoring to school partnerships, we’re committed to ensuring that all students thrive.
We provide these services across three core areas:

Tutoring for Families

Through a team of tutors stocked with content expertise and emotional intelligence, we provide high-quality academic assistance to individual students and families on a sliding scale fee basis.

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Tutoring for Schools

We collaborate with schools and community-based organizations to deliver high-quality, customized tutoring and academic support—designed especially for historically underserved students. Aspire’s programs are built to deliver real results, combining academic rigor with the power of mentorship.

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Community Reading Buddies

Our unique dual-impact program improves early literacy outcomes by mobilizing Bay Area young adults to mentor younger students in literacy and ignite them with a passion for reading.

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Who We Are

We are a Bay Area nonprofit that partners with schools, community organizations, and families to provide high-quality tutoring, with a focus on historically underserved students. We offer customized, in-person and virtual programs that combine academic support and mentorship to help students build confidence and reach their goals.

At the core of our work is mentorship. Aspire tutors don’t just teach—they listen, encourage, and build trust. Through consistent, caring relationships, we help students from historically underserved backgrounds develop the confidence, skills, and support network they need to succeed in school and in life.

Aspire By the Numbers

students served since 2007
free professional tutoring hours provided each year
hours volunteered through
Community Reading Buddies each year

Our Program Partners

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      “I LOVED WORKING WITH MY
      BUDDY. I didn’t like it, I loved it.”
       – Luna, 2nd Grade Reading Buddy

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      “Before Aspire, I was lost in my high school career. Aspire gave me the belief to push forward. Working with them has been a privilege and an unforgettable experience.”
      – Dain, tutoring student

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      “CRB has helped me grow as a mentor and leader by helping me form deep relationships with my buddy and improving my social-emotional skills”
      – Leah, Reading Buddies Youth Mentor

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      “From being a mentor to a friend, my Aspire tutor not only gave me a better understanding and confidence in my academic success, but has helped me become a better version of myself.”
      – Rafael, Boys & Girls Club student

    Real Stories,
    Real Results

    Our community says it best: hear from others whose lives have been impacted by Aspire.

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