Math Motivators

Pairing Students with Professionals
Math Motivators offers free virtual and in-person math tutoring to underserved students in grades 3-12 who need and want tutoring but otherwise cannot afford it. The program uses a 2:1 model. Two students of similar ability are paired with one tutor, who works with the students to help them become proficient in math.
Math Motivators is an innovative tutoring program that closes the achievement gap by using a volunteer-driven math tutoring program that pairs underserved students in grades 3-12 with professionals and college students with strong mathematics backgrounds.

Mission
The mission of Math Motivators strongly aligns with the mission of The Actuarial Foundation to enhance math education and financial literacy through the talents and resources of actuaries. The program also supports the Foundation's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with approximately 75% of participating students being eligible for free or reduced school lunch, and 70% identifying as Black, African American, Latino/Latina or of Spanish origin.
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CitiesNumber of cities in which Math Motivators sites were located during the 2021-2022 school year.
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TutorsThe number of volunteer tutors grew to 543 during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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StudentsWe now serve more than 1,000 students per year at more than 60 program sites.
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UniversitiesDuring the 2021-2022 school year, our volunteers came from 30 universities and nearly 90 companies.
There’s Always Help When Students Need It
Tutoring through Math Motivators is convenient and gives students like Victoria and Jamil the support they need to improve their math skills.
How to Get Involved with Math Motivators
Students
Sign up for FREE virtual math tutoring. Please ask a parent or guardian for permission if you are under 18. We tutor students from grades 3-12 and early college students.
Educators
If you are interested in implementing a program in your school or organization, read and fill out our Readiness Assessment Form.
Actuaries | Volunteers
We need virtual and on-site volunteers to provide local support in the communities where they live and work.
Partners | Donors
If your organization is interested in partnering with Math Motivators or sponsoring an on-site location, contact us today.
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Math Motivators Program Site Map
Click on the numbers within the map to see the specific locations and contacts for each region.
National Contacts
Karen Lindebrekke, National Program Manager
Celeste Alvarez, National Program Assistant/Pacific Program Coordinator
Korri Rich, Program Specialist of Implementation
Mark Elliott, Program Specialist of Cultivation
New England
Connecticut | ● Hartford |
Massachusetts |
● Boston ● Springfield ● Worcester-Southbridge |
Maine | ● Portland |
Rhode Island | ● Providence |
● Active Cities
● Upcoming Expansion Cities
Amanda Theriault, New England Regional Coordinator
Helen Mao, Boston Program Coordinator
Jennie Larson, Portland Program Coordinator
Rachel Marino, Program Coordinator for Hartford and Springfield
Mid-Atlantic
Washington, D.C. | ● Washington, D.C. |
Maryland | ● Baltimore |
New Jersey | ● Jersey City ● Newark |
New York | ● New York City |
Pennsylvania |
● Harrisburg ● Philadelphia ● Pittsburgh |
● Active Cities
● Upcoming Expansion Cities
Virginette Scott, Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator
Damaris Rodriguez, Harrisburg Program Coordinator
Zakia Rajput, NYC/NJ Program Coordinator
Catherine Smith, Newark/Jersey City Program Coordinator
Nichelle Lewis, Pittsburgh Program Coordinator
Southeast
Florida |
● Delray Beach-Palm Beach ● Orlando ● Tampa |
Georgia | ● Atlanta-Norcross |
Kentucky | ● Louisville |
North Carolina |
● Charlotte ● Greensboro |
● Active Cities
● Upcoming Expansion Cities
Dave Rogers, Southeast Regional Coordinator
Greg Jeffers, Charlotte Program Coordinator
Tareta Hill, Atlanta Program Coordinator
Great Lakes
Illinois |
●Chicago-Waukegan ● Bloomington |
Indiana | ● Indianapolis |
Minnesota |
● Twin Cities (includes Crystal, Fridley, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Richfield) ● Rochester |
Wisconsin |
● Madison ● Milwaukee |
● Active Cities
● Upcoming Expansion Cities
Stacey Muller, Midwest Regional Coordinator
Therese Marske, Chicago Program Coordinator
Bernadette Swider, Milwaukee Program Coordinator
Debby Isenhower, Indianapolis Program Coordinator
Vijay Ramkissoon, Twin Cities Program Coordinator
Heartland
Iowa | ● Des Moines |
Missouri |
● Kansas City ● St. Louis |
Nebraska |
● Lincoln ● Omaha |
● Active Cities
● Upcoming Expansion Cities
Stacey Muller, Midwest Regional Coordinator
Mark Rowley, Des Moines Program Coordinator
Dillon Walker, Lincoln-Omaha Program Coordinator
Southwest
Arizona | ● Phoenix |
Texas |
● Austin ● Dallas ● El Paso ● Houston |
● Active Cities
● Upcoming Expansion Cities
Karen Lindebrekke, National Program Manager
Celeste Alvarez, National Program Assistant/Pacific Program Coordinator
Korri Rich, Program Specialist of Implementation
Mark Elliott, Program Specialist of Cultivation
Mountain
Colorado | ● Denver |
Montana | ● Helena |
Utah | ● Salt Lake City |
● Active Cities
● Upcoming Expansion Cities
Yvonne Gray, Denver Program Coordinator
Pacific
California |
● Fullerton ● Los Angeles ● Oakland-San Francisco ● San Diego ● Santa Barbara |
Hawaii | ● Honolulu |
Washington |
● Seattle-Bellevue ● Shelton |
● Active Cities
● Upcoming Expansion Cities
Ary Tohidi, Pacific Regional Coordinator
Celeste Alvarez, National Program Assistant/Pacific Program Coordinator
Giving Back
Jim Broulette is a volunteer tutor for Math Motivators at Franklin High School in Seattle. A former teacher turned actuary, Jim jumped at the chance to get back in the classroom when he heard about the Math Motivators tutoring program.
Inspire. Motivate. Volunteer.
Thanks to generous donations from the actuarial community, the Math Motivators program currently offers free in-person tutoring at more than 60 sites across the country and virtual tutoring for those who are unable to attend in person.
Math Motivators FAQs
Volunteer tutors enhance math education and serve as mentors for students in grades 3-12 who do not otherwise have access but need help with math. Math Motivators primarily focuses on Algebra 1 and pre-Algebra, but can support any math subject, including AP Calculus. There also is a free prep program for the math section of the SAT and ACT.