about Us
Mission Statement: Joyous Tutoring improves the literacy of striving youth through chess, rap, African-American History, and more.
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Officially established in 2022, Joyous Tutoring is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas. We are dedicated to improving the reading and writing ability of children by providing free 1-on-1 and small-group tutoring programs that incorporate African-American History content and culture, rich with primary sources and Black Literature. To learn more about our programs, click here.
Our Values
Be DILIGENT
STRATEGIZE
constantly create and enhance programs and content that promote literacy growth.
Show HONOR
Treat each individual with dignity and respect.
COLLABORATE
develop and strengthen working relationships with families, school districts, and local organizations.
cherish the beauty and dignity of labor.
Meet the Founder
Gabriel (Coach Gabe) Reid has dedicated his career to working in public education in different capacities such as AmeriCorps, the United States Peace Corps, and the American classroom. He's worn a lot of different hats from the front lines as a Teacher to behind the scenes as a Curriculum Specialist. Gabe has a B.A. in History from Morgan State University, an Historically Black College & University, and a M.Ed from the University of Houston in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Language Arts, Literature, and Reading.
