Problem

Our team was approached by a non-profit organization focused on education. They were struggling to provide personalized support to students who needed extra help outside of the classroom. The organization lacked the resources to hire more staff, and their current system of matching volunteers with students was inefficient and time-consuming.

We recognized that this problem was not unique to this organization and that many students could benefit from personalized support but were not receiving it due to lack of resources or access.

Solution

We developed a web-based platform that connects students with volunteer tutors based on their specific needs and schedules. The platform uses an algorithm to match students with tutors who have expertise in the subject area and availability during the requested time slot. Tutors can communicate with students through the platform's messaging system, share documents, and schedule sessions.

The platform also includes a dashboard for administrators to track student progress, tutor activity, and overall program effectiveness. We designed the platform to be user-friendly for both students and tutors, requiring minimal training or technical knowledge.

Impact

Increased access to personalized academic support for underserved students
Improved academic performance for participating students by X%
Reduced administrative workload for non-profit staff by X%
Increase in volunteer participation by X%

Team

Jane Doe - Project Manager
- Oversaw project timeline and deliverables
- Liaised with non-profit organization stakeholders
John Smith - Lead Developer
- Developed the platform's algorithm for tutor matching
- Designed the platform's user interface
Maria Rodriguez - Backend Developer
- Built the platform's messaging system and document sharing features
- Implemented the dashboard for administrators to track program effectiveness
Alex Wong - Quality Assurance
- Tested the platform's functionality and identified bugs or issues
- Provided feedback on user experience and suggested improvements

Web-Based Platform Connects Students with Volunteer Tutors