Peer Tutoring
“BYS tutoring helped me improve my confidence when working with others. I learned patience, flexibility and got the opportunity to really have a personal impact. As a BYS tutor, I learned how to approach different problems, especially math problems, from different perspectives, based on how my students learned best.” — BHS Student
About BYS Peer Tutoring
BYS Peer Tutoring is a free program designed to support students to become engaged, confident and capable learners. Students can drop in to BYS after school and meet with high school volunteer tutors for help in a variety of subjects. Our tutors also get to experience community engagement through volunteerism and service, and all tutors receive community service hours.
NEW! BYS Drop-In Tutoring Details:
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Drop-In Tutoring is available to 7th to 12th grades students
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Tutoring is open:
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Mondays 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesdays 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesdays 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursdays 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm
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Check the weekly schedule to find a tutor in your subject/class
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Drop-In Tutoring is first come, first served
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Fill out the Request a Tutor form to receive more information
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Fill out the Become a Tutor form to choose a day/time to be available
NEW! BYS is excited to offer peer tutoring at the Sonoji Sakai Intermediate School starting the 2025-2026 school year. Students can drop in after school to meet with a high school volunteer tutor for help with homework in any subject.
BYS Peer Tutoring at Sakai Details:
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Available to 5th and 6th grade students
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Tuesday and Thursdays 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
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Several tutors available each day
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Peer Tutoring at Sakai is first come, first served
Request Peer Tutoring
In order to get the most out of tutoring, you will be asked to take the lead and come prepared for each session with the necessary tools: textbook, Chromebook, homework assignment, test-prep, and knowing which areas you want to focus on. The tutor will be most helpful when they understand your needs. Ask questions!
Whether receiving tutoring support or not, these Study Tips from BHS students and a professional academic counselor may be helpful. For more information please review FAQ.
Become a Peer Tutor
We always welcome more peer tutors and all high school students are welcome! Our tutors report that the experience is fulfilling and fun, not to mention, all tutors receive community service hours for their time.
It is generally expected that you have completed in good standing the subject(s) that you will tutor and feel you can easily explain it to others. Tutoring middle school students only (typically in reading or math skills) is an option as well.
You don’t need to be available to tutor for the whole school year, but we do ask that you are able to commit for at least a few months.
All new tutors are offered Quick Tips for Tutors, a brief guide to the dos and don’ts of tutoring.