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What is V‑ELMS?

Our Story

At V‑ELMS, we’re more than tutors—we’re mentors dedicated to building meaningful relationships in education. Founded by Professor Brett Truitt in 2015, our mission began with mentoring college and high school students in Brooklyn, NY, to reach their full potential. Today, we start even earlier, empowering middle schoolers through mentorship and innovative teaching strategies to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

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Our Values

Trust

Overcome skepticism that youth have for adults.

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Engage

Excite youth to learn and matriculate through school.

Support

A support system for youth left behind by educational systems and society.

Awaken

Increase youth’s self-esteem as a learner and future leader.

Accelerate Education with V‑ELMS

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8th graders graduate on time

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V-ELMERS ATTAIN HONOR ROLL STATUS

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GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL

“I signed up for after-school sessions where they had good snacks and interesting conversations. Kimathi, my mentor, encouraged and taught me all the things I didn’t know. V‑ELMS helped me improve my grades, focusing on studies and teaching time management. I graduated middle school as valedictorian, thanks to Dr. Truitt and V‑ELMS for helping me achieve my goal.”

“I overcame my struggles in high school by using V-ELMS tools for organization and time management. I’ve been accepted into three universities with scholarships, including a $98,000 offer from Hofstra University, as I consider pursuing a career in medicine.

Gary

“The best part of V‑ELMS was meeting the mentors, the workshops and all the talk about history. V‑ELMS helped me with my GRADES and my BEHAVIOR.”

“My experience these past three years in the V‑ELMS program have been good. It taught me about getting my grades up, about morals, and how to be a better person.”

Shem

“Being alone was my biggest fear before joining V‑ELMS.

My favorite part is the conversations that we have.”

Naitalya

“The discussions are my favorite part because I always learn something new from them. We cover certain topics that school doesn’t.”

Allen

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V-ELMS mentor and student leaning over an instruction sheet as they connect wires on an electronics kit.

Our Philosophy

“By assessing a mentee’s academic level and Multiple Intelligences (MI), we pair them with a like-minded mentor to break down barriers to success. V‑ELMS intervention services also help bridge social gaps at home, keeping growth and development at the forefront.”

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Mentoring Services