WHAT WE DO

Above and Beyond Tutoring is dedicated to fostering equitable tutoring opportunities for at-risk students in Charlotte and its surrounding areas. Our mission is to bridge the gap by providing accessible, one-on-one tutoring services to students who may not have otherwise had access to such support. Through our program, we aim to empower these students on their academic journey and help them unlock their full potential.

Why We Do It

● In 2019, black fourth-graders’ average math scores were about 21 points below their white peers in South Carolina on the Nation’s Report Card

Source: National Assessment of Educational Progress

● Students of color are often concentrated in schools with fewer resources. Schools with 90 percent or more students of color spend $733 less per student per year than schools with 90 percent or more white students.

Source: Unequal Education: Federal Loophole Enables Lower Spending on Students of Color https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/PDFs/UnequalEduation.pdf?_ga=2.208039824.360068808.1686590903-1295072406.1686590903

● Children of affluent families on average fared better than lower-income students during the Covid-19 pandemic due their access to private tutors and learning pods. Meanwhile, lower-income students were more likely to learn virtually with no parental supervision

Source: https://umdearborn.edu/news/how-serious-covid-learning-gap

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Hello, my name is Elihu Bey. I have been an educational mathematics instructor for the past 19 years.

I am originally from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. I have a history of teaching at Lewisville Middle School, Saluda Trail Middle School, Chester High School, and Northwestern High School.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education from Central State University, (Wilberforce OH), and my Masters’ degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Winthrop University.

I have three wonderful daughters, (Aiesha, Ayah, and Amara), and a son (Khalid). I enjoy watching sports, running, and gardening in my spare time. I am very enthusiastic about teaching and education. I am eager to make a positive impact on our wonderful students at Northwestern High. I founded Above and Beyond Math Tutoring in 2013 with the intent to provide quality personalized instruction at an affordable rate.