About Tutor Corps Foundation

Our Story

Jesse and Noel Rosencranz-Engelmann, brothers, began tutoring students in 1997. By 2002, they had incorporated as Tutor Corps, which has served over 500 students. In 2004, Jesse and Noel recognized the need for robust educational services to meet the needs of highly motivated, though under-resourced, students throughout our community. What began as a volunteer program has become a non-profit organization that provides one-on-one and small group tutoring as well as community service grants and tutoring scholarships for young women in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Board of Directors

• Jesse Rosencranz-Engelmann
• Noel Rosencranz-Engelmann
• Thomas Higgins, Founding Chief Executive and Director, Prosetta Corporation
• Michael Kieffer, Ed.D., Assistant Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University
• Mark Trousdale, Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche

Tutor Spotlight: Matt Perry, J.D.

"A tutor is often an amalgam of teacher, parent, friend, student, and guru. In addition to teaching, for some students we fill the role of a non-parental authority figure as well. Other students respond to tutors who can empathize and make them laugh, while also helping them with their homework. Good tutors (like good teachers) have to be students, too, constantly expanding their grasp of the concepts. And there’s nothing like influencing a young person in some tangible way, helping them make essential connections or develop their character. Tutoring is infinitely fulfilling. It is important work that bridges worlds and builds a stronger future for children, one at a time."

Values

• Reflect constantly, innovate often and evolve continually.
• Live to learn. Be the change we want to see in the world.
• Make informed decisions and measurable commitments.
• Build sustainable, accountable and high-integrity relationships.

Vision

Empowering life-long learners who engage and contribute to their community in meaningful ways.

Mission

Advance academic achievement, self-confidence and awareness in Bay Area youth by providing educational services, generating opportunities and building a community support network.

Our community begins with who we serve.
Tutor Corps Foundation serves under-resourced K-12 students living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our scholarships are open to all San Francisco Bay Area students between grades 7-11. We currently have educational partnerships with the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco and College Track San Francisco.

Ideas are put into motion by volunteers and pro bono consultants.
Tutor Corps Foundation incorporated as a nonprofit organization in June 2009 thanks to the expertise, tireless effort and creativity of the following people:

• Joann Giannini — Head of Development – 2011-Present
• Rey Serrano — Graphic Designer and Web Developer – 2009-Present
• Lauren Miller — Interim Foundation Director – 2009
• Christina Chiou — Graphic Designer – 2009
• Alex Rea - Attorney, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP – 2009-10
• Daniella Polar - Program Manager – 2010

Tutor Corps donates employee time to support the Foundation every day.
Tutor Corps donates at least 5% of its profit, time, and assets to the Tutor Corps Foundation including administration, rent, computers, and other associated costs.

Tutor Corps Staff

• Jesse Rosencranz-Engelmann – Founder & CEO
• Roshan Gujar – Director of Tutor Services
• Anna McCarthy – Educational Services Manager
• JoAnn Giannini – Educational Coordinator
• Kim Faus – Financial Services Manager

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