PLEASE VOTE for our entry in the #WellsFargoWorks contest … https://wellsfargoworks.com/project?x=us-en_viewentriesandvote_905_4
It is going to increase our ability to help our community!
“I hate homework!” and “I can’t do it!”, are two phrases no parent ever wants to hear. Especially when they are accompanied by, “Your child is behind the rest of the class.” Yet, hundreds of parents hear these words each day. Many feel overwhelmed and out of options. The three main problems parents have with homework are that they…
Don’t have time to help.
Don’t know how to help.
Can’t afford to hire help.
Prior to being a parent, I was oblivious to the stress school and homework inflicts on the average household. Upon becoming a parent and tutoring one-on-one for a year, it became glaringly obvious that there was a severe need in the community for a mentoring program.
I began networking with the Santee School District, young adults, and the PTA to establish an “On Campus” system that enabled students to get one-on-one tutoring and homework help. I decided to open Momentum Tutoring (Momentum) as a nonprofit business in 2007 because our students were saying, “I like homework!”, and parents were hearing, “Your child is making good progress.”. I knew we were making a difference in the community by offering an option for basic reading, writing, math, and science assistance and I wanted to do more. I had found my niche in life.
Momentum’s mission is to provide affordable, convenient, and effective academic mentoring. We achieve affordability by charging low rates and offering scholarships. We celebrate convenience with a central location, On Campus tutoring, and custom curriculum plans. We prove effective through our ability to boost self-esteem, reduce stress, enhance student performance, and stay actively connected with the community.
Momentum maintains a central headquarters in Santee, California that serves over 150 elementary, high school, and college students year round. We also partner with the Carlton Oaks PTA to run an “On Campus” tutoring center. We have been at Carlton Oaks School for seven years and plan to continue our partnership there in 2015.
Building the infrastructure to support Momentum’s mission is our biggest accomplishment. We have attracted excellent employees and have a loyal customer base. We have identified solutions to the challenges in running the business such as registration, invoicing, employee management, and nonprofit administration. Momentum is primed to expand to reach more students.
The greatest challenge we face today is that we lack the funding to expand. A Wells Fargo mentorship and funding is just what I need to take Momentum to the next level. A teacher by trade, I desire business management training that will provide me with the tools and skills to, “work smarter, not harder”. I am seeking a mentor that will improve my vision of the overall fiscal picture of Momentum; prompt me to be more confident and capable in managing financial decisions.
The $26,000* will enable us to stay affordable for families, keep key management positions, hone in on our grant writing skills, and continue to grow in the right direction. My goals are to open more Momentum Tutoring centers and to complete the application process with the California State Board of Education to be an approved Supplemental Educational Service provider.
I believe, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Winning this contest will ensure Momentum makes a smooth transition from surviving to thriving. Our successful growth will inspire hundreds of students to believe in their potential and bright future. Thank you Wells Fargo Works Project for helping our dreams come true.
* $1,000 for Finalist + $25,000 for Grand Prize = $26,000 for Momentum
Contact Terri Bozhor
CEO,Momentum Tutoring for a free consultation
619-258-9295
momentumtutoring@cox.net
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