In this episode of My EdTech Life, I welcome the CEO and founder of Top Tutors for Us, Angelica Harris. Angelica discusses the essential support her startup extends to disadvantaged students, helping break educational barriers through culturally relevant tutoring. She recounts her personal journey of struggle on the educational front, her discovery of the lack of diversity and cultural understanding among tutors, and her inspiration to start Top Tutors for Us. Fonz and Angelica also examine the shortcomings in the current educational system and its impact on students. Angelica then outlines how her startup helps under-resourced students by connecting them with tutors from top universities, offering test prep programs, and utilizing matching algorithms for optimal tutor-student pairing.
00:28 Introduction and Welcome
01:30 Introducing the Guest: Angelica Harris
02:43 Angelica's Journey and the Birth of Top Tutors for Us
04:30 The Impact of Cultural Competency in Education
04:59 The Importance of ACT Scores and Representation
06:08 The Challenges of Seeking Tutoring Services
07:40 The Creation of Angelica's Test Prep Program
09:18 The Gaps in the Education System
18:23 The Birth and Growth of Top Tutors for Us
22:51 The Importance of Culturally Relevant Tutoring
35:50 Overcoming Challenges in the EdTech Space
39:12 Future Projects and Initiatives
40:48 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
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