Organization Address
820 South Carpenter, Chicago IL 60607
Organization Supervisor
John Beven, Literacy Specialist
773.534.4135
The Chicago School Liaison
Sayaka Machizawa
Coordinator, Community Engaged Scholarship
Appropriate Programs
Students in the School Psychology program preferred
Days/Hours Available for Students
4-8 hours per week
Description of Organization
The Galileo Scholastic Academy of Math and Science opened in 1991 to provide effective and innovative educational programs to students formerly attending overcrowded schools. The majority of the students come from Chicago’s West Side community: the ABLA Homes, a predominantly African-American community; the Pilsen area, which is predominantly Latino; and the University Village area, which has residents from various ethnic groups.
Type of Project(s)
Tutoring/Mentoring
Psychoeducational Workshops/Groups
Organization Requirements
Number of FWS/Volunteer Positions Available: 10
