West Roxbury Businesses Need You! Support Boston Tutoring Center

The new coronavirus has changed life for all of us. Local businesses have taken a huge economic hit, but communities are finding creative ways to support the establishments they know and love.

In an effort to help local businesses in our communities stay connected and succeed, Patch will be shining a light on some of them through a series of Q&A articles during this time.

Boston Tutoring Center is one of the businesses in town facing struggles during the coronavirus. You can lend your support by reading more about the company, below, and by contacting them here.

Tell us about your business and its history in your town.

We have been in business for over 18 years, and we have been offering Skype tutoring for over a decade. We help students prepare for private and exam school entrance tests, and we tutor students for the SAT for college admissions. We also provide academic tutoring for grades K-12 in all subjects.

How has the new coronavirus impacted your business and its employees?

We have moved all our sessions to Skype. Many parents say that with schools closed and many schools not offering online classes, their child's session with us is the only learning they are doing all week.

How can local customers support you now and in the future?

Families can sign up if they child needs help with academic tutoring or test prep.

Do you have any words of encouragement for your community?

Children are resilient, and they will get through this with out support and encouragement.

Are you offering any special services, promotions or hours during this time?

We are offering sessions via Skype.

Are there any other outstanding businesses in town you think deserve some community support?

We are thankful for the grocery store employees and restaurant workers providing take out services. We are spending a lot of time at Roche Brothers these days, and they are doing a great job keeping things in stock.

Do you own a local business in need of a feature on Patch? Fill out the questions in this form for consideration. Or, check out Patch's full list of resources for small businesses during the coronavirus crisis.

Thank you, and stay safe!