Education & Mentoring
The Education & Mentoring department volunteers with schools in the local San José area while discussing greater systemic education inequalities.
Department Coordinator & Program Coordinator bios can be found below on this page!
Note: E&M strongly requests that volunteers commit to attending recurringly throughout the quarter.
CABRILLO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Program Coordinator: Karime Rivera (krivera@scu.edu)
Volunteer as a tutor for academically gifted middle schoolers at Cabrillo Middle School. This program and the tutoring focus most heavily on STEM tutoring and help with pushing the students' out-of-classroom learning in STEM subjects forward. This program qualities for ELSJ hours and is a great way to get involved with he broader Santa Clara community especially if you are a STEM major.
Times: Thursdays, 2:55-4:00 PM
Requirements: Filling out a volunteer form, a copy of photo ID, and a TB test
CORAL TUTORING
Program Coordinator: Malia Hardy (mhardy@scu.edu)
Join us at CORAL, where you’ll assist with a variety of activities, from crafts and occasional homework help to outdoor play. Your role will depend on what the students are working on when we arrive, making each day different and engaging.
NOTE: CORAL is no longer accepting applications for winter quarter! You are still welcome to sign up for spring.
Times: Wednesdays, 3:15-4:45 PM and Fridays, 3:45-5:00 PM
Requirements: COVID vaccination + booster, TB test or proof, easy paperwork & fingerprinting (we’ll guide you through!).
HUGHES ELEMENTARY
Program Coordinator: Jasmine Vu (jqvu@scu.edu)
MONTAGUE ELEMENTARY
Program Coordinator: Jasmine Santacruz (jsantacruz@scu.edu)
Partnering with Hughes Elementary, SCU students will get the opportunity to give their time to after-school tutoring for Hughes Elementary students, and engage in a knowledge-sharing experience, contributing their time and knowledge as tutors for kids who might otherwise struggle to secure tutoring services.
Times: Tuesdays, 10:15-11:45 AM
Requirements: TB test or proof, easy paperwork!
Support elementary school students and staff at Montague Elementary by engaging students during their lunchtime! Play outdoor games, build connections, and be a resource for the staff.
Times: Fridays, 11:45 AM-1:00 PM
Requirements: Easy paperwork!
FINANCIAL LITERACY TUTORING
Program Coordinator: Shreya Jain (sjain9@scu.edu)
Join us as a Financial Literacy Tutor and help first-generation college students gain confidence in managing their money! You'll cover important topics like understanding credit cards and interest rates, navigating all types of loans, and exploring financial aid for college or career paths. The dates are flexible, so you can fit it into your schedule based on when you’re free. Transportation is provided!
Times: Varies per week
Requirements: n/a
Education & Mentoring Department Coordinator and Program Coordinator Bios!
Verónica Flores
Department Coordinator | vflores@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Verónica and I’m a senior majoring in Computer Science and Engineering and minoring in Political Science. I am from Salem, Oregon. I enjoy hiking, Legos, reading, and playing/watching sports. I’m excited to be returning to SCCAP as the E&M Department Coordinator. I look forward to creating new volunteering opportunities and planning fun events this year!
Karime Rivera
Cabrillo Program Coordinator | krivera@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! I'm Karime and I'm a Bioengineering major with an Economics minor. I was born and raised in the Bay Area which has allowed me to get involved with many communities that are important to me. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, reading, thrifting with friends, and exploring new places. I can't wait to build uplifting and lasting connections :)
Malia Hardy
CORAL Program Coordinator | mhardy@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hello! My name is Malia, and I am double majoring in Psychology and Child Studies. I was born and raised in San Jose, so volunteering for my community is very important to me. I enjoy writing, hiking, and spending time with friends. I am excited to be part of SCCAP and help foster a supportive community for students and volunteers.
Jasmine Vu
Hughes Program Coordinator | jqvu@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Jasmine and I’m a junior Chemistry major from Santa Cruz! In my free time I like to crochet and work in my research lab on campus. I volunteered a lot with SCCAP last year and I’m so excited to get to be a program coordinator this year and be more involved in the Santa Clara community.
Jasmine Santacruz
Montague Program Coordinator | jsantacruz@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Shreya Jain, and I’m a sophomore Management Information Systems major. I’ve lived in the Bay Area my whole life, so this community means a lot to me. In my free time, I love reading and spending time with my friends and family. I’m so excited to be a Program Coordinator for SCCAP and get the chance to make a positive impact!
Shreya Jain
Financial Literacy Program | sjain9@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Shreya Jain, and I’m a sophomore Management Information Systems major. I’ve lived in the Bay Area my whole life, so this community means a lot to me. In my free time, I love reading and spending time with my friends and family. I’m so excited to be a Program Coordinator for SCCAP and get the chance to make a positive impact!