Proposal for Math Tutoring
We are proposing a math tutoring program for the underprivileged children who lack the educational opportunities and resources. We believe that mathematics is one of the most important academic subjects for a young student and can best be developed at an early age. Proficiency in mathematics will also lead to a greater interest in other subjects. Math, however, requires a lot of practice.
I am teaching electrical engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas and my wife, Kim, is teaching mathematics at Southern University. We initiated a similar tutoring program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from 1993 to 2001.(Click for more information)During the first three years, we taught at an elementary school with students from 2nd to 5th grade three times a week. There were four classes with a total of about 50 students. From 1996 to 2001, we taught math and science at a high school. Attached are an article about the program covered by LSU’s newspaper and a report card of Deon Knox who was interviewed in the newspaper. His algebra grade was a D in the fall semester, and then it was improved to an A in the spring semester progress report. We would like to see similar successes from all students we help.
Currently, we are proposing to serve 50 students from K to 9 in low income neighborhoods in south Dallas. Opening hours will be from 10:00 am to noon on Saturdays. The starting date is March 5, 2005, Saturday. The place is at the Library of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center at the 2922 Martin Luther King Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215.
We are asking for your generous support to cover a part of the expense.
Directors:
Dr. Gil Sik Lee, Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering
The University of Texas at Dallas
214-405-1216, gilsiklee@yahoo.com,
www.utdallas.edu/~gslee/IntelliChoice.htm
Dr. Kim Lee, Associate Professor
Department of Mathematics
Southern University
214-405-9490, leejsk1@yahoo.com