Highlights
Sessions from September – June
Virtual environment with select in-person option (Hybrid)
Grade-level curriculum
Education Counseling
Ministry Structure
We Are a Learning Organization, Not a Homework Help Center
Frequent Performance Assessments
Video Conferencing
One-one Volunteer Resourcing
1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
– Proverbs 1:1-7
The Rev. Dr. Gunn Tutorial Ministry envisions a multi-year strategy maintaining a faith-centered organization where education is an essential ingredient to growing in Christ. Active participants can expect to build and strengthen their knowledge each year, in academics and in growing the Kingdom.
Our motto of ‘Pray, Prepare, Perform,’ acknowledges that all things are possible when we place God as the center of our lives. Thus, our vision brings together parent, student, school, and ministry to establish a sound education-centered foundation. Going forward, we encourage all participants to find in themselves, ‘A Sankofa Moment,’ supporting this ministry.
“Sankofa is an Adinkra symbol of the Akan people of West Africa. It symbolizes the importance of African people going back to our roots in order to move forward. Sankofa is represented by a mythical bird that flies forward while looking back with an egg in its mouth, or on its back.”
The egg is symbolic of the future where Sankofa is essentially moving into tomorrow with a clear understanding of the past. This means knowing and respecting the sacrifices that went into gaining the right to educate people of African ancestry in this land.
Note: It has been documented through anthropological facts, that Africans arrived in the Americas long before the explorations of Columbus had even begun.
Therefore, maintaining the vision of those that have come before, is critically important to our progression as a people and as disciples in God’s Kingdom.
Furthermore, we believe that advancement can be attained by educating stakeholders through a comprehensive reading program. Through reading, knowledge of past achievement is gained, leading to an awareness of future possibilities. Combining reading with storytelling opens new avenues to learning and knowledge awareness.
Focus Area
Reading Comprehension
Period of Operation
October – June
Description
Early childhood education focused on encouraging advancement in reading comprehension. Emphasizing language skills and cultural achievement.
Focus Area
Early Math Skills
Period of Operation
October – June
Description
Hands-on learning to build confidence and boost achievement in primary math using the soroban, a Japanese abacus.
Focus Area
High School-Level Mathematics
Period of Operation
October – June
Description
An online library coupled with an experienced educator/mentor at high school level.
Focus Area
Tutoring in various subject areas
Period of Operation
October – June
Description
One-one video conferencing using state-of-the-art applications.
Focus Area
Education Family Counseling
Period of Operation
October – June
Description
A collaboration effort across ASBC Ministries.
Focus Area
External Organization Partnerships
Period of Operation
October – June
Description
Partnering with external organizations providing education-related opportunities and events.
Huntington Learning Center – September thru June
Service Offering: Curriculum support, Standardized Test Preparation
Essay Writing Bootcamp – April
Service Offering: Workshops, Print material
Hampton University Summer Programs – Summer
Service Offering: A competitive academic summer program for rising seniors and pre-college students.
The Scholarship Workshop – September
Service Offering: Workshops, Books, Event speaker
VTech Innovation Campus – October
Service Offering: STEM Career Fair
Registration Process & Requirements
The Faye Savage Gunn Tutorial Ministry is staffed by current and former educators and career professionals. These disciples have a love for education, knowledge sharing and our young learners. Educating the mind while serving the Kingdom!
Educators – anyone willing to help our future leaders advance their knowledge and awareness.Tutors – disciples that can provide remediation in various or specific subject areas. You don’t have to be an expert to share what you know!
Requirements
Personal Time Commitment – Recommended minimum – One hour/week during the school year (September – June).
