The My Favorite Charity Events free mathematics in-school tutoring program is off and running and with that, we thought we would share with you how the program benefits (wins) the entire school system and especially the elementary school child and family.
As a charity like any business, you want to have wins to show growth and progress. For My Favorite Charity Events (MFCE) a “win” is when we have helped create a positive difference for elementary school children, their family, and/or the school organization. So here is our “win list” starting with the most important piece – the elementary school children.
- Elementary School student – receives free mathematics tutoring addressing weaknesses in critical grade-level mathematical fundamentals and to improve Standards of Learning Assessment scores. Receives Christmas gifts that they ask for from Santa rather than a generic gift(s).
- Elementary School student’s parents: their child receives free tutoring and receive progress updates. Families are relieved of the stress of buying gifts with limited monetary resources and the entire family has a merry Christmas.
- Elementary School: Receives focused free tutoring support for those children identified as struggling in math. Coordinating with the student’s teacher and math specialist ensures the tutoring addresses weaknesses in critical grade-level mathematical fundamentals.
- Elementary School Math Specialist and Teacher – provides additional support with students struggling with mat fundamentals that aligns with the daily class work and builds on that instruction.
- Virginia Beach City Public School System (VBCPS): MFCE tutoring program creates a collegiate tutor pipeline of potential teachers into the VBCPS system. Meets the tutoring requirements of Gov. Younkins “high dosage tutoring program” of 30 minutes at least 3 days a week – MFCE provides 1 hour three times a week.
MFCE Improves the lives of elementary school children academically through our free mathematics tutoring program, and benevolently through our Christmas for Kids program. MFCE aims to create impactful and lasting experiences for positive cognitive development in children. So many wins at so many levels all with one focus – improve the lives of elementary school children. Help us continue these worthy programs by donating any amount today.
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Ms. Bradshaw has over 30 years of teaching experience at the community college and grade school levels. She has worked with the VBCPS system since 2019, including offering tutoring for SOL preparation. Motivational speaker, topics include Volunteer Management, Team Building, and Stress Management. Ms. Bradshaw received her undergraduate degree in Gerontology/Human Services, and her Graduate degree in Aging & Management. Her love and enthusiasm for education is only second to her desire to be a part of the foundation of learning for students. 
Mr. Turner has worked as an educator for over a decade, first as a full-time Kaplan tutor before shifting into the public-school setting. Mr. Turner originally provided New York City public schools with SAT and ACT tutoring programs on behalf of Kaplan test prep. Since moving to Virginia Beach with his wife and daughter in 2015, Mr. Turner has taught, tutored, and coached students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. He has provided Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy to students with autism ranging in ages from 3-16. As a special education teacher with Norfolk Public Schools, he taught a group of 3rd and 4th grade students with Emotional Disabilities. Through the coordinated support of families, co-teachers, and supportive administration, his team of students (dubbed the “SuperDolphins”) achieved a collective SOL pass rate of over 80 percent. Mr. Turner currently works as a Special Education teacher at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and believes strongly that relationship-building and play-based learning are the foundations of academic recovery and long-term success.