• Empowering Learners in Fairport

Our Mission

Learning Links connects volunteers with children and adults to provide tutoring and mentoring in English and other academic lessons. Valuing the cultures of diverse learners, we provide the tools, skills, and confidence for our students to build success in their lives.

Working in partnership with the Fairport Central School District, Learning Links is generously supported by community donations from churches, businesses, individuals and organizations.

Student Tutoring

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What Our Community Says

“We value Learning Links and the role it plays in the success of our students and families.”

Brett Provenzano
Superintendent, Fairport Central School District

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“Learning Links … is a treasure of a program for everyone who participates, students and tutors!”

“The tutors are so kind and helpful to help us on everything. Thank you for making the Learning Links.”

“Thanks for connecting the boys to volunteering and empathy for others through Learning Links. They both loved the program!” 

“Thank you for the beautiful work you do.  Teaching is not easy….especially to people who speak a different language, but you made it easy and enjoyable.  Thank you for always being so kind to me.”

“I went kayaking on our summer field trip. It was the coolest experience in my life and I’ll never forget it.”

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History of Learning Links

Learning Links was founded in Fairport in 2009 to provide academic support and social opportunities for students living in Evergreen East (formerly Pines of Perinton). It started with 5 kids and 5 tutors working 1:1 across all ages. Later classes by age were added over three nights and has grown to reach hundreds of students. Over time, it has expanded to serve learners of all ages in the wider community.

* 2024 Awarded Community Champion honors for schools in Monroe County.

Adult Tutoring

K-8 Tutoring

  • When:

    During the school year

  • What:

    1:1 and mentoring with a student.

    Tutors must complete required trainings
    and undergo background checks.

Adult Tutoring

  • When:

    10-12 months a year

  • What:

    1:1 and small group instruction.

    Tutors must complete required trainings
    and undergo background checks.

Resources

K-8 Tutoring

K-8 Tutor Training Manual K-8 Registration Form

Adult Tutoring

Adult Tutor Training Manual Adult Tutoring Lessons

Community

Fairport School District Ecumenical Ministries of Perinton, Inc.

Volunteer With Us!

Interested in tutoring? Contact us to learn more:

K-8 Tutoring: learning.links.fairport@gmail.com

Adult Tutoring: english.tutoring.learning.links@gmail.com

Our Steering Committee

The Learning Links Steering Committee provides oversight and guidance, ensuring we have the resources to support our tutoring programs.

Our Steering Committee
Brian Finlayson, Chairman
Kate Thon, Founder & K-8 Director
Shelley Jentzen, Adult Director
Cindy Hunt, School Liaison
Bob Ames, Operations
Pastor Amy Walter-Peterson, Data

Learning Links Fairport

Learning Links Fairport is an affiliated ministry of Ecumenical Ministries of Perinton, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.

Connect With Us

Learning Links Fairport
Contact Us
(585) 746–2365

Donate To Us

Learning Links Fairport
PO Box 1334
Fairport, NY 14450