As I was waiting for the J Bus to take to tutoring, the most disgusting thing ever happened to me. Right out of a scene from a movie, a truck flew through a puddle of dirty rain water, drenching my required dress clothes, my backpack, and my face. Thankfully, throughout my years of terrible luck, I have learned to just laugh things off and be done with it.
Still wet from my bus stop extravaganza, I walked into the classroom expecting the loud, over-excited group of teenagers that I normally spend my Thursday afternoons with. However, something was very different about this particular day. Everyone was busy with individual work or talking with a tutor; not a single person was out of their seats or distracting the other students. I do not know what prompted such a drastic change, but I am grateful to whoever or whatever did. It is so much easier to work with my tutee when I do not have to worry about him watching another student "Jerkin" or listening to their iPod.
I have also began to consistently work with the same student during my time tutoring. I really enjoy helping the same student because I can get to know his academic strengths and weaknesses as well as who he is outside of school. My tutee is so easy to work with and very open to advice. Luckily, he does not even mind when I joke with him a little. You have to do something to help break up the monotony of homework, right?
Wow! I can't believe that you were drenched by that truck. It really does sound like something out of a movie. I think that it is good that you are now working with the same student during tutoring because I think that consistency makes a difference. -Taylor-
ReplyDeleteAwww...yay!!! I try and stay with the same kids as well, I know what you mena about it being easier to create the best tutoring situation!
ReplyDeleteIt is good that you are able to work with the same student during each tutoring session. You can learn more about him, but he will also become more comfortable with you. This will help him learn a lot better.
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