| West Philadelphia Tutoring Project |
| Organization |
West Philadelphia Tutoring Project |
| Description |
The WPTP is a group of over 350 Penn students who are paired with West Philadelphia students in one- on-one tutoring relationships. The WPTP seeks to build academic success as well as self confidence for area students. Trainings for new tutors are held at the begining of each semester for those interested. |
| URL |
http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/wptp/ |
| Contact |
Jordan Halpern-Leistner |
| Email |
halpernl@wharton.upenn.edu |
| Community Partners |
14 West Philadelphia public schools; all are listed on WPTPs website |
| Leadership Structure |
15 member Executive Board- each member has primary responsibility for maintaining a meaningful partnership with one West Philadelphia school. |
| Leadership Transition |
April |
| # of Participants |
375 |
| CHAC Membership |
Associate Membership |
| CHAC Classification |
Tutoring/Mentoring |
| Civic House Advisor |
Elizabeth Yackel |
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