Episode 256: Championing Change with Top Tutors for Us

Show Notes
Guest Profile

In this episode of My EdTech Life, I welcome the CEO and founder of Top Tutors for Us, Angelica Harris. Angelica discusses the essential support her startup extends to disadvantaged students, helping break educational barriers through culturally relevant tutoring. She recounts her personal journey of struggle on the educational front, her discovery of the lack of diversity and cultural understanding among tutors, and her inspiration to start Top Tutors for Us. Fonz and Angelica also examine the shortcomings in the current educational system and its impact on students. Angelica then outlines how her startup helps under-resourced students by connecting them with tutors from top universities, offering test prep programs, and utilizing matching algorithms for optimal tutor-student pairing.

00:28 Introduction and Welcome

01:30 Introducing the Guest: Angelica Harris

02:43 Angelica's Journey and the Birth of Top Tutors for Us

04:30 The Impact of Cultural Competency in Education

04:59 The Importance of ACT Scores and Representation

06:08 The Challenges of Seeking Tutoring Services

07:40 The Creation of Angelica's Test Prep Program

09:18 The Gaps in the Education System

18:23 The Birth and Growth of Top Tutors for Us

22:51 The Importance of Culturally Relevant Tutoring

35:50 Overcoming Challenges in the EdTech Space

39:12 Future Projects and Initiatives

40:48 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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Angelica Harris

CEO

Angelica Harris is the visionary founder and CEO of Top Tutors for Us, an innovative platform dedicated to providing Black students with access to high-quality tutoring services from Black tutors. With a keen focus on cultural relevance and academic excellence, Harris has established a unique educational resource that not only addresses academic needs but also nurtures a sense of community and empowerment. Her leadership and commitment to education equity have positioned Top Tutors for Us as a significant contributor to the success and growth of the students it serves.