Category: Life at Saga

Saga Education's LevelUp Summer Internship Program offers interns hands-on experience and professional development opportunities designed to prepare them for future success. By engaging in real-world projects, mentorship, and skill-building workshops, interns gain valuable insights and expertise. The program's first cohort set a strong foundation for future interns, highlighting Saga Education’s commitment to empowering emerging professionals through meaningful growth experiences and career development.

Nashwa Siddique’s journey with Saga Education reveals the profound impact and personal growth that can emerge from dedicated educational service. Serving as a Saga Education Fellow in New York City, Nashwa’s experiences offer insightful reflections on remote teaching, the transition from private tutoring, and the broader implications of service through AmeriCorps.

Being a tutor is not just a job, but a transformative journey filled with learning, growth, and impact. It empowers students, hones teaching skills, and fosters connections. Tutoring is a catalyst for positive change in education. Read how former Saga Leadership Fellow Kenzie Confer embarked on a transformative journey that enriched the lives of her students and herself.

Former Saga Education tutor Caitlin Hentish wasn't always sure she wanted to be a teacher. Despite her passion for learning and desire to be a positive influence, concerns about being a teacher steered her away for a while. But Caitlin never stopped learning herself, nor did she lose sight of her passion for helping others learn.

Ricardo Sanchez, a student from Chicago’s Latino Youth Connection Charter School, is on his way to college. He is grateful to everyone who has supported him, including his AmeriCorps member and math tutor from Saga Education.

When it comes to solving problems, it helps to know that someone is there for support and encouragement. That goes for math, too. When students work together and challenge each other, math can be like a team sport, instead of an internal struggle.