Math Classroom Coaching

Math Classroom Coaches tutor small groups of middle school students once a week during math class. Coaches use teacher-selected assignments to help increase students’ understanding of math and academic self-confidence. Your support can help turn on a light bulb!

Why be a Math Classroom Coach?

Volunteer interactions enhance student academic achievement and contribute to their overall growth as learners. Middle school math students benefit from small group tutoring by:

receiving individualized support
improving their understanding and confidence in math
increasing their engagement and motivation
addressing learning gaps

We welcome volunteers who:

Enjoy math and want to help increase students’ enjoyment
Appreciate the developmental stage of middle school students
Are reliable and can provide consistent support
Are comfortable with 8th grade math, for example
- Calculating volume and surface area of prisms, cones and cylinders
- Writing linear equations from tables, equations and graphs
- Using the Pythagorean Theorem
- Note: opportunities also exist to support Algebra I students.

Sitting in the classroom is by far the fastest and most enjoyable 45 minutes of my week. It is important that students see people (other than parents and teachers) care about them and perhaps it may also inspire them to volunteer in the future.

Andrew D., Math Classroom Coach

Math Coaching Requirements:

Have access to reliable transportation
Available to meet with students once a week during the school day throughout the school year
Are 18 years of age or older
Attend a 60-minute virtual orientation
Pass a background check

Sign Up to Volunteer Next School Year

Registration is closed for this school year. We will resume in September 2025.

Participating Campuses

Students need you in their math class.

Do you enjoy middle school math? Would you like to help students feel more confident about their math abilities? If so, we encourage you to volunteer with APIE as a Math Classroom Coach! Just an hour a week of your time during the school year can make a huge difference for students, who benefit from receiving additional math support from committed and caring adults.